[Name The Location,]

Been there a few times now, once got ‘B.A’ right in, turned & back out with no issues 

Griff

[Tolls (that’s Not A Swear Word!) Amongst Other Things.]

Here we go again - yet another above inflation rise of the Tolls coming down the river

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

The wx Friday and Saturday really was awesome - we certainly dropped on there, shorts and no T shirt it was that hot

Had a Heron come calling Saturday late afternoon, despite Purdey woofing that this was her patch (I'd say it was the Herons patch) so Mr Heron hopped up onto our canopy, Purdey accepted that, not much choice really

The replacement ensign staff is all sorted ready for next time out

Next time afloat will be our annual Lads week commencing 04th Oct, 2 x Hirecraft and 'B.A' of course - I'm skippering 'B.A' this year

Griff

 

 

[My Day]

Condolences Helen,

92 - Good innings is that

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

We are now driving home. A very quiet relaxing weekend for us both (And Purdy) 

Cockshoot dyke was lovely. Once the passing boat traffic picked up this morning the fishing was more of a challenge but I was up  at 0600

Last night I actually shouted at a passing speeding hirer,  normally don’t bother but they were really pushing it. Of course they ignored me regardless 

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Btw - there was somewhere between 7ft9” and 8ft available at Ludham bridge depending on which one of the four boards one was gawping at

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Underway for Stalham 

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Yes I was trying to get MrsG attested but he couldn’t find owt in t bylaws suitable 

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Fishing produced. Landing net on many occasions 

Good tv reception 

NBD large hire boat cruising past at 1930! - well pass dark

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

It’s fishing very well here, maybe that’s just me 

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

The nature trail is closed 

Not chuffed

Griff

 

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

At Cockshoot dyke for overnight. Not stopped here for years

Griff

 

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

On our way downriver still in glorious sunshine. Through bridge with 6ft3” on the boards 

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

After yet more bank clearance, breakfast rolls, we sailed at 1100. Sunny day 25c on wx station

MrsG requested Wroxham so here we are, 6ft6” through bridge 

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Been fishing out of well deck since 0600. ted hot, fish a chuck. Cracking morning too

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Then we scooted off to Griffs Corner. Six, yes - six craft alongside, kinda gives one a warm fuzzy feeling. We progressed about four feet further into bank clearance, it was heavy going. Then it was time for tea

Griff

 

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Sailed from t wetshed to Potter. No room at t inn so slipped in alongside H.W’s day boat dyke as we needed to visit La’tharms. The staff wanted before and after photos. No issues we were there for about an hour

Griff

 

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Old staff - free

Turning it down - easy - but flag then rubs on transom and it’s awkward too see top of it when stern berthing 

AND - why should I accept it modified?

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Replacement ensign staff procured (Another one) £57.  Now to fit the sleeve, flat off & varnish. Sometime today after we have sailed 

Richo’s have done a first class job straightening the sleeve

Griff

 

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

So, I’m in t wetshed locker mucking about getting gear onboard, namely stuff for fettling / varnishing new ensign staff after I buy one tomorrow. 
 

Leon and his huge Rupert arrives (Great Dane) at 2230 and asks me if we have any Lager he can borrow?

Really? He’s ex-RN like mysen asking me the most stupid question ever!

We always have available libations onboard, especially Lager as I tend to favour Ale. 
 

A few beers shared on t gangway later means more issues to deal with in t morning. Happy days & good to see him (And Rupert)

Griff

[Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O]

Me, MrsG & Purdey onboard for 2100. Systems on, all ok. Staying in t wetshed this evening 

Griff

 

[Pipedreams]

Just to be crystal, the drive plate & input shaft do not change direction of rotation at all ever - for that to happen you would have to turn off the engine then start it running backwards ( Grendel could possibly achieve this unheard of feat )

What does change direction of rotation is the prop shaft via the internal gearing in the gearbox, drive / power / torque which of course is supplied by the input shaft from the driveplate

Griff

[Antifouled Paint]

'B.A' - Every two years ideally

Griff

[Pipedreams]

The drive plate does the job a clutch does in a car is the simple description

 

Erm actually the drive plate doesn't do anywhere near the same job as a clutch in any sort of car.

 

A clutch on a car will disengage the flywheel from the gearbox input shaft via a pressure release bearing and springs on the pressure plate, separating the clutch face from the flywheel, thereby disengaging the gearbox from the engine drive even if  still 'In Gear'

A driveplate on a boat engine will constantly spin the input shaft on a gearbox whenever the engine is running - It cannot be disengaged (Other than mechanically stripping down or catastrophic failure)

The driveplate is bolted to the flywheel.  There is a splined female fitting fixed in place by a 'Cush' or heavy duty rubber fingers in the centre of the driveplate.  The splined input shaft from the gearbox fits into the splined female fitting.  Whenever the engine is running the driveplate and gearbox input shaft are constantly turning.  Engaging Fwd or Aft via the morse control will engage the fwd or Aft gears within the gearbox instantly from the input shaft.  The driveplate and input shaft remain rotating in the same direction constantly together at the same speed as each other.  The rubber 'Cush' allows some movement akin to a shock absorber / taking up the slack.  Applying more rpm's to the engine of course speeds up the driveplate / input shaft / gears / prop shaft.  It is to be avoided going from fwd to astern without pausing as this can cause premature wear on the driveplate cush /splined fitting and the splines on the input shaft, to such a degree that drive will be lost entirely.  I suspect Pipedreams cush has failed and the spline female fitting is spinning free of the rest of the driveplate

Hope this helps?

Griff

 

[Pipedreams]

We may be there Friday

Griff