vanessan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I have seen more than one fender ripped from a boat when leaving a mooring. Trying to drive forward with the wheel hard locked has probably led to the demise of many a fender! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, vanessan said: I have seen more than one fender ripped from a boat when leaving a mooring. Trying to drive forward with the wheel hard locked has probably led to the demise of many a fender! As a result yours truly has never bought a fender! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Perhaps we need a new thread, one on how to leave your mooring without losing a fender or smacking the back end of your boat! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 A whole thread? Only one word needed - springs! (Steps back and waits...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Springs? - Ah yes, but what type? Tension, compression, leaf, coil? (Also steps back and waits . . . . ) Griff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, johnm said: A whole thread? Only one word needed - springs! (Steps back and waits...) I’m afraid that one word wouldn’t mean very much to a newbie or someone still fairly new to boating and boating terms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Even my wife knows what spring is. It’s when the bulbs come out!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Ropes, fenders, cheesing, springs. Get on your boat, get a beer, grab your girl (or bloke) and have ruddy fun. If you want to put your fenders up, do so, if you don't then leave the buggers down, as long as everyone is safe and respectful of others and their property who really cares as long as you are enjoying yourself. Just don't drag them in the water Now, where's me beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 38 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: Perhaps we need a new thread, one on how to leave your mooring without losing a fender or smacking the back end of your boat! Maybe we need some insight from Timothy West Regards Alan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, Baitrunner said: Even my wife knows what spring is. It’s when the bulbs come out!!!! And we all cheer up and start smiling again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, vanessan said: And we all cheer up and start smiling again! I reckon some of the grumps, can still find something to be miserable about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Baitrunner said: Even my wife knows what spring is. It’s when the bulbs come out!!!! Why does your wife remove all the lamps in the early part of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Why does your wife remove all the lamps in the early part of the year? probably due to the lighter mornings and fenestration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Not a subject I've given that much thought to, so long as the fenders aren't 'dragging' in the water when underway and doing the job they're intended for, when moored, then all's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 My fore and aft mooring ropes are always led back to the centre cockpit, as I normally single handely moor up it's the only safe way. Springs are added after if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 hours ago, grendel said: probably due to the lighter mornings and fenestration. Defenestration could be the order of the day soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I would say I was antedefenestration, but I'd only get thrown out albeit later, but, if I objected that would make me antiantedefenestration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, ranworthbreeze said: Maybe we need some insight from Timothy West the man who thinks boating is a contact sport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, chameleon said: the man who thinks boating is a contact sport Sadly Tim has said that his actions and comments are done to make good TV. He has been boating a similar time to me since the mid 70's so we both should have learnt a thing or two since then. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: I would say I was antedefenestration, but I'd only get thrown out albeit later, but, if I objected that would make me antiantedefenestration? These thoughts of yours are getting too serious, beware of self-defenestration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, chameleon said: the man who thinks boating is a contact sport Isn't it? Especially on the North Rivers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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