Mudweighting

[Royston]

1 hour ago, Gracie said:

 Let go of the rope if you swing the weight  x

I’ll write that one down seams really important lol

[Royston]

2 hours ago, Maxwellian said:

Make sure when you swing/throw the mud weight out that you do not have the rope round you leg.

Any or both legs lol ?

[Smoggy]

1 minute ago, Royston said:

Any or both legs lol ?

All 3! The middle one is especially painful when you get it wrong.

[Royston]

1 hour ago, Wussername said:

How do you throw a mud weight. Do you tuck the weight under your chin, Geoff Capes style, pirouette on the bow of your boat, and then with a mighty heave launch the weight into the bobbing up and down stuff?.

Maybe giveing it a firm kick is a better option lol 

[CeePee1952]

1 minute ago, Smoggy said:

All 3! The middle one is especially painful when you get it wrong.

Hmmm - perhaps a job for the wife methinks 

Chris

[Royston]

1 minute ago, Smoggy said:

All 3! The middle one is especially painful when you get it wrong.

That’ sounds like a man speaking from experience lol

[Royston]

Just now, CeePee1952 said:

Hmmm - perhaps a job for the wife methinks 

Yeah and only two legs 

[Smoggy]

3 minutes ago, Royston said:

That’ sounds like a man speaking from experience lol

No, not YET!

[Royston]

Just now, Smoggy said:

No, not YET!

I’m really looking forward to this Mudweighting lark , I must practice standing on one leg and chucking the rounded brick thing and letting go at the optimum moment whilst keeping a firm grip on my chihuahua at home prior to hireing , then at least on arrival at Brinks I will be able to eagerly demonstrate my newly learned experience , god I’m so looking forward to boating in summer lol

[marshman]

Don't be too concerned about the tide issue up north - cannot really think of a Broad where the rise and fall exceeds about 6" so its pretty irrelevant. 

Down south its a bit more important on Rockland, Surlingham (Bargate) and Oulton but just let out a little more slack at the outset and Bobs's your uncle. Even if he's not most Broads are surrounded by trees or scrub and you won't come to a lot of harm!!

Dangling to clean the mud off is highly effective but you must expect the comments - I was doing that on S Walsham Inner Broad where you cannot mudweight, when I was chased by an irate old git in the local trip boat who told me I couldn't stop, so I just had to politely point out, that as the boat was moving, all be it slowly, I wasn't actually stopped and that he could buzz orf!!!!! He did much to the amusement of his passengers!!

[grendel]

4 hours ago, annv said:

Hi When mud weighting dont drop the weight straight down as you will get splashed but swing/throw it away from the boat

I still get soaked when I do that, it seems no matter where it lands I will get wet.

[grendel]

47 minutes ago, Royston said:

I’m really looking forward to this Mudweighting lark , I must practice standing on one leg and chucking the rounded brick thing and letting go at the optimum moment whilst keeping a firm grip on my chihuahua at home prior to hireing , then at least on arrival at Brinks I will be able to eagerly demonstrate my newly learned experience , god I’m so looking forward to boating in summer lol

dont tie the end of the dogs lead onto the mudweight line.

[CeePee1952]

1 minute ago, grendel said:

dont tie the end of the dogs lead onto the mudweight line.

But if you do, make sure the dog is wearing a lifejacket (doggie type!) 

Chris

[Royston]

35 minutes ago, marshman said:

Don't be too concerned about the tide issue up north - cannot really think of a Broad where the rise and fall exceeds about 6" so its pretty irrelevant. 

Down south its a bit more important on Rockland, Surlingham (Bargate) and Oulton but just let out a little more slack at the outset and Bobs's your uncle. Even if he's not most Broads are surrounded by trees or scrub and you won't come to a lot of harm!!

Dangling to clean the mud off is highly effective but you must expect the comments - I was doing that on S Walsham Inner Broad where you cannot mudweight, when I was chased by an irate old git in the local trip boat who told me I couldn't stop, so I just had to politely point out, that as the boat was moving, all be it slowly, I wasn't actually stopped and that he could buzz orf!!!!! He did much to the amusement of his passengers!!

Sounds like very sensible advice , been through Brendon a few times and witnessed the tidal difference in the south so will stay north in July. Thanks 

[Royston]

12 minutes ago, grendel said:

dont tie the end of the dogs lead onto the mudweight line.

My tea cup chihuahua dosnt require a lead he’ll be in my pocket he didn’t weigh enough to notice him missing lol

[Royston]

10 minutes ago, CeePee1952 said:

But if you do, make sure the dog is wearing a lifejacket (doggie type!) 

Chris

There seams more to this Mudweighting than I thought , lots to remember I’ll need to m make notes lol

[Royston]

Just now, Royston said:

There seams more to this Mudweighting than I thought , lots to remember I’ll need to m make notes lol

Waterproof ones obvs 

[Royston]

20 minutes ago, grendel said:

I still get soaked when I do that, it seems no matter where it lands I will get wet.

I anticipate a soaking at some point lol

[Splasher]

In recent years i have usually hired a boat with a powered mud weight with a chain. When used in a broad I normally lower the weight and then reverse slightly to plough the weight into the mud to make it more secure. The chain drum also ensures that you don't loop it round your leg!

However, for using a manual mud weight:

 

First ensure that the rope is connected,

And the end to the boat is secure,

For it wouldn't be wise if you threw it away

in the Ant or the Thurne or the Bure

 

The rope should be tied to the mud weight,

But ensure that the fixing is tight,

For you’ll really be goosed, if the fixing comes loose,

And your boat floats away in the night.

 

The technique to lower the mud weight,

Is your personal choice I would think,

You can lower it gently, or drop it or throw,

(But whatever you do please ensure you let go!)

Or you’re likely to land in the drink.

 

When you’re leaving the mooring remember,

To raise up your mud weight in time,

But tie it a bit below water,

To remove all the mud and the slime.

 

 

[stumpy]

The only broad I wouldn't advise mudweighting on is Salhouse as it has a firm sandy bottom rather than black gloopy mud so the weight just rolls about rather than sinking in. If you must, the best holding seems to be in the bay near the island at the upstream end. 

[Royston]

18 minutes ago, Splasher said:

In recent years i have usually hired a boat with a powered mud weight with a chain. When used in a broad I normally lower the weight and then reverse slightly to plough the weight into the mud to make it more secure. The chain drum also ensures that you don't loop it round your leg!

However, for using a manual mud weight:

 

First ensure that the rope is connected,

And the end to the boat is secure,

For it wouldn't be wise if you threw it away

in the Ant or the Thurne or the Bure

 

The rope should be tied to the mud weight,

But ensure that the fixing is tight,

For you’ll really be goosed, if the fixing comes loose,

And your boat floats away in the night.

 

The technique to lower the mud weight,

Is your personal choice I would think,

You can lower it gently, or drop it or throw,

(But whatever you do please ensure you let go!)

Or you’re likely to land in the drink.

 

When you’re leaving the mooring remember,

To raise up your mud weight in time,

But tie it a bit below water,

To remove all the mud and the slime.

 

 

Royal velvet 2 mercifully has a leccy weight so should be no need for any manual lowering or chucking so should thankfully reduce  the risk of any unwelcome gooseing or impromptue river batheing  and due to the wonders of modern technology won’t require me even getting my hands wet / dirty lol , Thanks for advice Splasher 

[Smoggy]

10 minutes ago, stumpy said:

The only broad I wouldn't advise mudweighting on is Salhouse as it has a firm sandy bottom rather than black gloopy mud so the weight just rolls about rather than sinking in. If you must, the best holding seems to be in the bay near the island at the upstream end. 

That's handy to know, I can just use my anchor then, much better for that sort of bottom.

[jeffbroadslover]

One thing I would add to all the excellent advice given is............if you are in the situation of swinging or throwing the weight make sure that when it lands it goes into something soft and wet.

It could do a lot of damage if it lands back on the boat!!!!!!!!

Jeff  

[Wonderwall]

1 hour ago, stumpy said:

The only broad I wouldn't advise mudweighting on is Salhouse as it has a firm sandy bottom rather than black gloopy mud so the weight just rolls about rather than sinking in. If you must, the best holding seems to be in the bay near the island at the upstream end. 

I have mud weighted at Salhouse many a many time and can t say I've ever encountered anything but the black goopy stuff . Some sand near the moorings for sure , but all other corners hold the boat no problem in my experience . Not saying your wrong , just my experiences.

[Royston]

1 hour ago, Smoggy said:

That's handy to know, I can just use my anchor then, much better for that sort of bottom.

Good to know thanks