tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16640455.post5980244215059001192..comments2023-12-14T18:23:45.496+00:00Comments on Hadar: Top of Foxton Lock to Foxton Junction.Keith Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03571593747071271185noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16640455.post-51580119729883874662010-11-17T02:25:55.509+00:002010-11-17T02:25:55.509+00:00I see what you mean. Example as in (as a comparis...I see what you mean. Example as in (as a comparison), nb Poppy with straight sides. Interesting.<br />ATB!Rustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016141887399309190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16640455.post-60652776548522454942010-11-16T15:09:21.105+00:002010-11-16T15:09:21.105+00:00Not really down to skill Rusty, when a working boa...Not really down to skill Rusty, when a working boat is fully loaded the wind has very little effect as there is a lot of boat below water level which makes it very stable. I believe we are the only coal boat that runs with sheeting up, and this has very little affect as it is sloping and the wind deflects over it, unlike full length cabins on narrowboats which have more vertical solid sides which catch the wind more.Keith Lodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571593747071271185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16640455.post-17324425474099973972010-11-15T18:23:36.881+00:002010-11-15T18:23:36.881+00:00I have been wondering how well these boats handle ...I have been wondering how well these boats handle in a strong wind? It must take considerable skill! ATB!Rustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016141887399309190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16640455.post-12819595009730685352010-11-15T14:52:41.011+00:002010-11-15T14:52:41.011+00:00Many thanks Ron, we hope you enjoy visiting our bl...Many thanks Ron, we hope you enjoy visiting our blog and following our adventures.Keith Lodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571593747071271185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16640455.post-8921549316663094812010-11-13T19:40:47.902+00:002010-11-13T19:40:47.902+00:00I added myself to follow your blog. You are more t...I added myself to follow your blog. You are more than welcome to visit mine and become a follower if you want to.<br /><br />God Bless You :-)<br /><br />~RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com