I am a boater myself, this information has helped me a lot as I have a 27 foot crusier with a broken engine, really appreciate the advise given there is also another reason of boats sinking is attempting to navigate on Strong Stream Advice on Rivers & Canals as a boat sunk in a lock because they attempted to navigate on a SSA again thx for the advice was really helpful
What specifically caused the boat in the lock to sink (6:00)? Tight lines and a lowering lock water level? Catastrophic stern gland failure? Does anyone market an alarm that sounds if a mooring line cuts loose?
I have a narrow boat had boats for 50 years Advice for people buying any boat get the hull inspection and have a extra bilge pump in the hull people that buy boats should be subjected to a test same as a car Hired boats should be Maned buy the owners A 20 ton boat is as dangerous as trying to drive a 60 ft attic Good advice
Failure to prevent water ingress, blocked drainage runs, lack of maintenance and repairs, lack of operable and adequate, automatic bilge pumps and lack of visual and physical inspections have led to the loss of countless river boats and craft. Its not unusual for boats to sink after very heavy rain, yet all of these issues are entirely foreseeable and wholly preventable by an attentive owner! Perished, leaking window, door and vent seals may be repaired or replaced inexpensively by an owner. Even the most frugal owner can effect complete watertight integrity with some pound shop silicone sealant and a sheet of rubber material. (or inner tubes). There's really no excuses for having leaks that then rely on an operational automatic bilge pump to be removed. You Tube and countless websites and forums show how to carry out maintenance and repairs, but some owners are simply not interested and will only take notice when they see their cabin roof just below the water surface (assuming that they were fortunate enough to be elsewhere when it sank!). Its almost like a self culling exercise in which those that endanger their own vessels remove themselves from the waterway by sinking their own boats... Subscribed.
Informative stuff. However, I've heard the expression "a boat never sinks due to osmosis". A lot of those GRP boats pictured had no awnings so were not protected from the elements.
Yes ,that and the fragility of GRP probably compromises the hull after a few too many knocks. Thanks for watching and commenting Please subscribe if you haven’t already, it’s free.
Most have the latter, but bad maintenance can result in failed bilge pumps but rarely have completely watertight compartments Thanks for watching and commenting
Even if the whole cabin was made to be a watertight section, with watertight doors, down to the hull, it would stop the whole boat flooding and sinking.@@narrowboatmaggiemay
Did you mention the weedhatch not being locked down properly? We came across a hire boat on the Llangollen about seven years ago that was on its way down for that reason. By the time we pulled them across the canal to the tow path side the engine bay was full to the top so the engine had cut out. To my astonishment the bilge pump wasn’t an automatic! The hirers had to keep a finger pressed on a button to operate it! We wedged a broom handle onto it. That did the job.
Got to be honest one of the best things about moving off my boat was not ever dreaming of the damn thing sinking again. Seen plenty of cruisers sunk old narrow boats sunk and boats sunk after flooding. On that last point never moor in and around Tottenham Hale after very heavy rain - your boat could end up on the bank - and never ever get a winter mooring at Waltham abbey as all the boats get smashed up and burgled every season and CRT - bless their hearts - won’t tell you that as they process your payment. They didn’t get into my boat but did smash my doors trying to and stole my motorbike. Boats moored near me were cleared out. I don’t miss the CRT either.
A sunken boat tends to happen (80% of the time) is due to steel degradation - which makes the boat valueless. Costs more to cut a boat up than the steel it holds is worth
@narrowboat maggiemay we were cilled so we dropped paddles with a thump,,and re-flooded the pound just beside us thankfully little or no damage had been done I thought my now abusive ex fiance david north was at the tiller and had been paying attention as i had just opened the lock paddle on my right to let him through a lock above grindley brook locks so drop paddles stop the drainage and reflood prior pound letting water down in a slow and controlled manner as per our case THANK GOD 🙏 we didn't sink or have much damage just a raised tiller cap raising tiller and a little not much vibration had George at chas hardern check us out and give us an ay okay
I am a boater myself, this information has helped me a lot as I have a 27 foot crusier with a broken engine, really appreciate the advise given there is also another reason of boats sinking is attempting to navigate on Strong Stream Advice on Rivers & Canals as a boat sunk in a lock because they attempted to navigate on a SSA again thx for the advice was really helpful
I had a starter motor for repair off a sunken boat from Lincoln Brayford pool a few years ago. Lucas CA45 off a Cummings engine.
You have a great presentation style. That was a bit tough to watch but I’m very grateful and hooked.
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Glad you enjoyed it
Really interesting vlog. Good to meet you a few months back.
What specifically caused the boat in the lock to sink (6:00)?
Tight lines and a lowering lock water level?
Catastrophic stern gland failure?
Does anyone market an alarm that sounds if a mooring line cuts loose?
I have a narrow boat had boats for 50 years
Advice for people buying any boat get the hull inspection and have a extra bilge pump in the hull people that buy boats should be subjected to a test same as a car
Hired boats should be
Maned buy the owners
A 20 ton boat is as dangerous as trying to drive a 60 ft attic
Good advice
Failure to prevent water ingress, blocked drainage runs, lack of maintenance and repairs, lack of operable and adequate, automatic bilge pumps and lack of visual and physical inspections have led to the loss of countless river boats and craft.
Its not unusual for boats to sink after very heavy rain, yet all of these issues are entirely foreseeable and wholly preventable by an attentive owner!
Perished, leaking window, door and vent seals may be repaired or replaced inexpensively by an owner.
Even the most frugal owner can effect complete watertight integrity with some pound shop silicone sealant and a sheet of rubber material. (or inner tubes).
There's really no excuses for having leaks that then rely on an operational automatic bilge pump to be removed.
You Tube and countless websites and forums show how to carry out maintenance and repairs, but some owners are simply not interested and will only take notice when they see their cabin roof just below the water surface (assuming that they were fortunate enough to be elsewhere when it sank!).
Its almost like a self culling exercise in which those that endanger their own vessels remove themselves from the waterway by sinking their own boats...
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Lots of good info there
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Informative stuff. However, I've heard the expression "a boat never sinks due to osmosis". A lot of those GRP boats pictured had no awnings so were not protected from the elements.
Yes ,that and the fragility of GRP probably compromises the hull after a few too many knocks.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Please subscribe if you haven’t already, it’s free.
Maybe canal boaters should consider the matter of watertight compartments, and/or large automatic bilge pumps as a precaution?
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Most have the latter, but bad maintenance can result in failed bilge pumps but rarely have completely watertight compartments
Thanks for watching and commenting
Even if the whole cabin was made to be a watertight section, with watertight doors, down to the hull, it would stop the whole boat flooding and sinking.@@narrowboatmaggiemay
Did you mention the weedhatch not being locked down properly? We came across a hire boat on the Llangollen about seven years ago that was on its way down for that reason. By the time we pulled them across the canal to the tow path side the engine bay was full to the top so the engine had cut out. To my astonishment the bilge pump wasn’t an automatic! The hirers had to keep a finger pressed on a button to operate it! We wedged a broom handle onto it. That did the job.
Flipping heck Sheila , that sounds scary.
No I should really have emphasised the importance of securing the weed hatch.
Thank you for watching.
Very well done to the man who made this. There all homes at the end of the day.👍NB long in the tooth
Got to be honest one of the best things about moving off my boat was not ever dreaming of the damn thing sinking again. Seen plenty of cruisers sunk old narrow boats sunk and boats sunk after flooding. On that last point never moor in and around Tottenham Hale after very heavy rain - your boat could end up on the bank - and never ever get a winter mooring at Waltham abbey as all the boats get smashed up and burgled every season and CRT - bless their hearts - won’t tell you that as they process your payment. They didn’t get into my boat but did smash my doors trying to and stole my motorbike. Boats moored near me were cleared out. I don’t miss the CRT either.
Really interesting. Wonder what happens to boats that are ‘abandoned’ sunk or afloat. Are they auctioned off ? Great vlog. Thank u 🙏
I think CRT aim to make the licence holder responsible but , if it’s not licensed?
A sunken boat tends to happen (80% of the time) is due to steel degradation - which makes the boat valueless. Costs more to cut a boat up than the steel it holds is worth
Loved watching this, such a shame when it all goes wrong :(
Yes, but fortunately it is rare.
Thanks for watching Martin
Thanks for Vlog, very good information to know 👍
Thanks for watching Jacqueline
One thing I'll never buy is a wooden boat. Very expensive to keep maintained, and prone to sinking as they leak like crazy
Its true what they say, the poor and needy feel it.
Yes it's a sad reality
blimey o riley ! Take care now
We’re doomed 😂
Best rush for dry land!!!
@narrowboat maggiemay we were cilled so we dropped paddles with a thump,,and re-flooded the pound just beside us thankfully little or no damage had been done
I thought my now abusive ex fiance david north was at the tiller and had been paying attention as i had just opened the lock paddle on my right to let him through a lock above grindley brook locks so drop paddles stop the drainage and reflood prior pound letting water down in a slow and controlled manner as per our case THANK GOD 🙏 we didn't sink or have much damage just a raised tiller cap raising tiller and a little not much vibration had George at chas hardern check us out and give us an ay okay
Glad it all worked out okay in the end