Rear view from Bathtub

[BroadScot]

Grace, it was clever photography, and huge pumps lowered the Bure by a extra foot!! .

 

Nah, it was a very clever piece of Seamanship!  Helmsmanship...Och steering a cruiser backwards!    

 

 Iain.

[JennyMorgan]

Wherries used to go though the Gt Yarmouth bridges stern first as a matter of course, dropping down with the tide. They did this by dragging chains rather than mudwights over the bow so as to slow the wherry down which provided steerage as the tide flowed past the rudder. 

[Guest]

Totally bonkers

[Hockham Admiral]

Lovely photography, Robin.   :clap

 

What's her air-height, Griff?

 

As you were coming back I stopped it as you passed by the height gauge and there seemed to be about 8ft showing?

 

Definitely not something I'm brave enough to do in our Alpha FD!  :bow

[BroadAmbition]

8ft at Wroxham? - Well I spose it is possible but I've not seen that much clearance.

 

There was more airdraft than I normally see, very little wind and boat traffic so conditions were just about perfect for me to 'Have a go'

 

From memory the guage would have been showing around 7ft 2" or there abouts. 'B.A' requires 6ft5" to be safe, in normal configuration.  6ft5" or more and I can take her through PHB all day long with a whole 1" to spare.

 

Removing a few other items which involves a screwdriver I can get her down to 6ft3" meaning I could go with a bridge gauge showing 6ft4" giving me a whole 1" margin which is my personal safety margin.

 

Here's another one

 

 

Griff

 

 

[MauriceMynah]

Meanwhile, regarding the original subject of the available view from the helm of a "bathtub", I am assuming that the vessel in question has the traditional configuration with the helm on the port side. 

As you are well aware the main areas of visibility are the side, if you stick your head out of the window, or the top if you stand up high looking over the sliding roof. This can best be described  by remembering that if you are in a bathtub the main view is Top  And  Port  Side.

 

I am so sorry about that!

[BroadAmbition]

Bathtub  /  Taps  =  Love It!

 

 

Griff

[Hockham Admiral]

Griff, errrr, finger trouble, sorry!      "about 7ft" I meant....

[FairTmiddlin]

Reference the last comment on the video of potter

"Made it"

Can you make it higher when you build it next time

[650xs]

stick yer head ooot or the window yer lazy buggers ........

 

spend two  secs orf that heated helm seat ,have a look then yar knaw yer rite ......

 

 

SIMPLES ............................................................................

 

 

enjoy ................................

[Hockham Admiral]

I wish it was, Jon!

 

Unfortunately our helm seat backs directly onto the continuation of the galley work-top (now why can't I find a pic?). And the forward sliding window slides back not beside the helm, but behind it. To reach it you have to lean over the worktop..... just not possible to then easily reach the controls from that position unless you're young or a contortionist!   

[MauriceMynah]

Would it be possible to mount car reversing sensors on the stern, just below the rubbing strake?

[deebee29]

We have booked a Magic Gem for the end of the month and after watching Robin's videos decided to get one of these cameras. (Sold for busses & lorries on ebay)

It came with long cables so I have it wired with a lighter plug fitted. I've managed to fit everything into a small case so it's all together with a roll of tape

I tested it from the car supply and all looks well

It cost around £40.00

I'll let you know how it works out when we come back

David

[BroadScot]

Hi John,

 

I had the same problem as you on Silver Harmony last year with the seating position. The old body aint as flexible these days lol

 

 

Iain.

[Hockham Admiral]

Hi John,

 

I had the same problem as you on Silver Harmony last year with the seating position. The old body aint as flexible these days lol

 

 

Iain.

 

Ian, even with my knuckle-grazing arms, it just ain't possible to look out of that window and steer at the same time! Yes I can see out a bit if I open the canopy, but not if it's raining!

[BroadScot]

Agreed!!! lol

 

 

Iain.

[littlesprite]

Stern on mooring made easy.

 

Pick a gap between 2 smart looking private craft and start over revving the engine big time, within seconds you have plenty of help to gently pull the boat in on the ropes.

[ranworthbreeze]

Hi Martin,

When I am aboard I am always one of the two

 

It is always dead easy once you have a line ashore or in the capable hands of a well wisher with a gleaming boat.

 

Regards

Alan

[littlesprite]

Hi Alan,

Although it was a post made in jest I will always take help when offered, after all I don't want my boat damaged either.

[JennyMorgan]

Lorry style rear view mirrors?

[BroadScot]

BarnesBrinks had them on their bows for years! JM.

 

 

 Iain.

[grendel]

I found that a forward steer bathtub is easier to keep in a straight line if you look out of the back, as you can catch it wandering off course quicker, we used to travel with the back door open when we were on pearl horizon.

Grendel