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Old 14 August 2014, 14:49   #1
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The Knot

Both the missus & I suffer from what we call "The Knot" Just before launching the boat we both have this tightening in the pit of our stomach & a sense of nervous tension. We can't decide whether it's the stress, perceived or real, of launching the boat or the excitement of the trip out. As soon as we have the boat in the water & clear the slip, it all goes away & we relax. Anybody else?
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Old 14 August 2014, 15:00   #2
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Not me, Im only anxious pulling the trailer for the first mile or so. Just incase the boat falls off on our bumpy back roads or the bearings sieze up.

After that its just mounting excitement.
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I have it returning to the slip
The is the car and trailer still there, complete with wheels etc
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I have it returning to the slip
Would that make it a slipknot?

I generally only get the knot when I'm late coming back and know that the missus won't be happy with me!
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.....May I be as Bold to suggest?
A Dose of....YOUR very own...Rule#5??
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Both the missus & I suffer from what we call "The Knot" Just before launching the boat we both have this tightening in the pit of our stomach & a sense of nervous tension. We can't decide whether it's the stress, perceived or real, of launching the boat or the excitement of the trip out. As soon as we have the boat in the water & clear the slip, it all goes away & we relax. Anybody else?
Yip. Its the launch process! I don't get it when the boat is on a mooring/marina.
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Yip. Its the launch process! I don't get it when the boat is on a mooring/marina.
For Feck Sake what's it with you lot!?...
Sort yourselves out...Get in the Groove,and let the Good Times Roll!
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For Feck Sake what's it with you lot!?...
Sort yourselves out...Get in the Groove,and let the Good Times Roll!
Oh we are, I've learned to ignore it now after all these years, it just won't go away. Speaking of good times, we're just off to the neighbours for pre dinner drinks & nibbles, Pastis & freshly caught/smoked mackerel tonight
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.....May I be as Bold to suggest?
A Dose of....YOUR very own...Rule#5??
Tried that, makes bugger all difference, I just ignore it now & get on with it.
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Both the missus & I suffer from what we call "The Knot" Just before launching the boat we both have this tightening in the pit of our stomach & a sense of nervous tension.... Anybody else?
Yer! I get that. Once everything works and the boat leaves the slip/marina/mooring, everything changes and it's the BEST feeling.
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tightening in the pit of our stomach & a sense of nervous tension. ?
I get a bit tense on a Scillies trip until I get the tent up and bed made. I've forgotten a few bits in the past, airbed bung being a fave.
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Yeh I also get that feeling then when you float off the trailer and trim down the engine go to turn the key... and then you realise that the ignition key is still in the car
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Yeh I also get that feeling then when you float off the trailer and trim down the engine go to turn the key... and then you realise that the ignition key is still in the car
Rule no.2. Never cast off unless the motor is running.
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Yeh I also get that feeling then when you float off the trailer and trim down the engine go to turn the key... and then you realise that the ignition key is still in the car
You are clearly just a beginner! When the "crew" ask - is it supposed to be filling up with water and your feet get wet... ...inside your wellies...

or you reverse off the trailer with the back strap still attached...

or you spend ten minutes doing everything to start it only to realise the kill cord is not connected...

or you've misconnected the throttle and gear cables so the more you try to stop the more it accelerates!

...and these things only happen with an audience
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You are clearly just a beginner! When the "crew" ask - is it supposed to be filling up with water and your feet get wet... ...inside your wellies...

or you reverse off the trailer with the back strap still attached...

or you spend ten minutes doing everything to start it only to realise the kill cord is not connected...

or you've misconnected the throttle and gear cables so the more you try to stop the more it accelerates!

...and these things only happen with an audience
Blimey, if we're gonna get a list of boating cock-ups going, where shall I start?
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Rule no.2. Never cast off unless the motor is running.
It happened few years back when I was new and had my BH special China rib
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Blimey, if we're gonna get a list of boating cock-ups going, where shall I start?
these are launch related ones so probably when you screwed the boat to the trailer bunks
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these are launch related ones so probably when you screwed the boat to the trailer bunks
Mollers did that....... is there owt on here about it Poly ? it would make a good read
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Yer! I get that. Once everything works and the boat leaves the slip/marina/mooring, everything changes and it's the BEST feeling.

Exactly what Willk says. It's bloody annoying though and sometimes puts me off!!


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