Back home again

Back home again

In the North Sea Back in Cape Town after my trip in the North Sea on a seismic survey boat. In a previous post I showed us crew changing by be swung around from a crane. This time the crew changes are done using RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats). Also involves be hoisted...
Bridges, bridges and more bridges

Bridges, bridges and more bridges

Approaching Snake Bridge on Macclesfield Canal Despite the fact that bridges can set height restrictions for one’s boat, they are a beautiful and interesting facet of the waterways. In 2007 we did a 14 day trip around the Cheshire Ring, on a hired traditional...
More on steel and plastic

More on steel and plastic

As mentioned in the previous post, the main advantage of steel construction is its strength. On the down side, steel tends to rust and thus requires regular painting. It is also relatively heavy which impacts on the required engine power and boat speed. GRP on the...

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