Phil Rushton wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brian Holt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:33 PM > Subject: [canals-list] windless > > >> We are heading to the National later this year at St Ives and I >> understand that a special size windless is required on one of the >> locks. I bought a windless last year on the wrg stand which I >> suspect is the one required, can anyone please tell me the >> dimensions of the said windless > > When I read the subject header I thought you might be becalmed in > the Doldrums (sorry Brian :-)) > > I haven't been to St Ives, but if it is only one lock you will have a > mole wrench, large adjustable spanner, socket set + a tiller bar (?) > so you should be able to manage. There was only one occasion when we > didn't have > the correct sized windlass and we managed fine with the boat tool kit. > > Phil
You can't!...most of the GO paddle gear is shrouded. As I said in another place <<Great Ouse windlass - 1.25" spline, shrouded (ie the spline is a 2.25" box section) I would lend you my two...but...the reason I know the dimensions is that they will fit the Grand Canal shrouded paddle gear! ;-) These windlii are also needed on the Middle Level locks and can be bought from Mr Rootham the Stanground locky (that is unless his daughter has finally taken over) >> -- Neil Arlidge - NB Earnest - The Wilderness years... Follow the truly independent TNC at : http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk Visit this site and help save our waterways from the DEFRA cuts http://www.saveourwaterways.org.uk/
