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- Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:41 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Power supply for electric bilge pump
- Replies: 17
- Views: 692
Re: Power supply for electric bilge pump
I run a Rule 500 pump off a custom set of 3 186508 batteries. They were made up for me by a local guy who sells custom MTB lights. £39 including charger. They sit in a small tupperware box velcoed into the day hatch with wiring going through the top of the bulkhead into the cockpit. The pump sits be...
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:17 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Olympus Waterproof Cameras
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1015
Re: Olympus Waterproof Cameras
I don't think that the Olympus brand will disappear for a while. They recently released a new version of the OM DE 5, and now there are new versions of the OM10 and the top of the range OM DE 1. I suspect that it might work a little like Sony taking over Minolta. The Olympus brand has a very wide gl...
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:47 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Kayak fishing trolley For use over shingle beaches
- Replies: 13
- Views: 643
Re: Kayak fishing trolley For use over shingle beaches
Lomo do a trolley for sit on tops with solid, wide, flat wheels. Out of stock at the moment but: https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/Kayak-trolley-sitontop.html#SID=69 They would probably sell you a set of extra wheels. Or try for a pair of wheel barrow wheels like these: https://www.diy.com/departments...
- Thu May 16, 2019 8:53 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Inflatable Kayak recommendations ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4476
Re: Inflatable Kayak recommendations ?
Another vote for Gumotex.https://www.gumotexboats.com/en/inflatable-kayaks We have a two man Safari, which has been replaced by the Twist by the look of it. We have paddled the Trent, Severn, Wye rivers, and the Dart, Camel and the Helford Estuaries with it quite happily. I wouldn't go very far off-...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:06 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: waterproof camera for sea kayaking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2276
Re: waterproof camera for sea kayaking
By sheer coincidence I was about to list a TG4 for sale. I've upgraded to a TG5! Red, very good condition, comes with original box, DVD, paperwork, a charger (not Olympus), a 16 GB memory card and a Lowe Alpine soft case. I'm looking for £160 posted. PM me if you are interested.
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:50 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: F.S. Ladies Palm Thalassa Touring Cag.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 357
F.S. Ladies Palm Thalassa Touring Cag.
Selling a ladies red, size large, Palm Thalassa. Brand new, with labels. Bought as a present for my wife but she has decided that sea kayaking is not for her so we have no need of it. £105 including postage.
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:54 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Good Head Torch Recommendations ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1317
Re: Good Head Torch Recommendations ?
Fenix HL 55. They also do a slightly more expensive version with a built in USB charger. I do all of my caving with this light, waterproof, robust, various light levels with a superboost.
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:28 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: River Shiel to Loch Moidart Water Level Summer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 782
Re: River Shiel to Loch Moidart Water Level Summer
We didn't have any problems with depth, and some fully laden canoes got there just before us. They portaged down the right bank. I don't think that Scotland has had it as dry as other parts of the country. This set of web cams might give you an idea of water levels: https://www.farsondigitalwatercam...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:47 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: River Shiel to Loch Moidart Water Level Summer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 782
Re: River Shiel to Loch Moidart Water Level Summer
We did this trip in summer (but not after the type of drought we have currently. We reached the rapids close to low tide and took out just above the top rapid and portaged easily along the true left bank into the loch. This was with fully loaded sea kayaks. We didn't use a trolley as there were thre...
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: New UK legislation on knives
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4022
Re: New UK legislation on knives
I was trying to give an example of the 'just cause' situation. As far as I am aware the Scout Association do not actively encourage the carrying of sheath knives in public. Here is their current policy/advice. Knives should be considered as a tool and treated as such. Those who are going to use them...
- Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:37 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: New UK legislation on knives
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4022
Re: New UK legislation on knives
I have brought this to the notice of UK Scouting and await their response. Talking about this to a policeman friend last night he said that, as it stands, blades of less than 3 inches aren't a problem (Swiss Army knives all fit this category I believe), that the new legislation is aimed more at curb...
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:58 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Roof mounted carrier
- Replies: 6
- Views: 840
Re: Roof mounted carrier
I use these: http://www.ajkayakequipment.com/foam-kayak-cradles They are shaped foam cradles that conform to the shape of the hull. I fasten them into place on the roof bars with a velco strap. They are narrow enough to get two boats side by side on my roof rack. I'm very pleased with them and they ...
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:52 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Kayaking Godafooss, Iceland.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 612
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:49 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: When the North Sea's too rough....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1044
Re: When the North Sea's too rough....
We have paddled on Ullswater a couple of times, but don't underestimate the wind/waves. Early last June the wind had blown all of the portaloos on the camp site over. On one trip we paddled from Waterside House. They let us park the car there overnight for 5 pounds. We then paddled to Side Farm camp...
- Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:21 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Looking for watertight trousers with feet and waist seal?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2309
Re: Looking for watertight trousers with feet and waist seal?
I have a pair of the kokatat dry trousers in their less breathable fabric, although they seem to breath ok anyway. They have fabric feet which I prefer. However, during rescue practice on Carsington Water in the autumn they started to fill up with water after less than 5 minutes holding onto the sid...
- Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:06 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Sea Kayaking app
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2419
Re: Sea Kayaking app
Sounds like a good idea but I can't find it by doing a direct search on Google Apps and it says my Motorola Android phone and Samsung Tablet are not compatible.
- Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:37 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: 210 replacement battery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 989
Re: 210 replacement battery
With such a critical piece of equipment I think that I would rather trust the manufacturer to replace and check the battery. I'm not saying that this is the case here but the last thing that you want in your plb is a dodgy Chinese recycled battery.
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:41 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Fitting Bilge Pump to Delphin 155
- Replies: 136
- Views: 9061
Re: Fitting Bilge Pump to Delphin 155
I haven't read all of this thread so apologies if I am covering points already made. I have been using a Yuasa 1.2 amp hour gel battery but, as it sits inactive for quite long periods (due to a rubbish summer) it has come to the end of its life. I have replaced it with a set up from Mark at https://...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:59 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Rescues and letting go of the boat
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3536
Re: Rescues and letting go of the boat
I would imagine that it would be possible to connect the tether from the boat to either a belt or the spray deck with an Italian hitch tied into a large karabiner. The hitch can be locked off with a half hitch so it would be easily released if necessary.
- Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:25 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Piel Island parking
- Replies: 1
- Views: 519
Piel Island parking
A small group of us are planning to do two overnights at Piel Island, with a paddle around Walney. Can anyone recommend a spot in or near Roa Island where we could safely leave a car and trailer? Many thanks.
- Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:28 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Silva 58 as permanent compass?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2335
Re: Silva 58 as permanent compass?
I have mounted that model of compass onto the front hatch cover using 3M Marine adhesive, and added a reflective lubber line so I re-fit the hatch cover the correct way.
- Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:17 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Waterproof camera -any advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1688
Re: Waterproof camera -any advice
Olympus TG4?
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:01 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: The Lakes...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1023
Re: The Lakes...
Use one of the camp sites on the east/south shore of Ullswater, just along the road from Pooley Bridge to Howtown. Have your evening meal in the pub in Pooley Bridge and launch straight from the site into Ullswater.
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:52 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Recommendations for a thin hood / skull cap ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 903
Re: Recommendations for a thin hood / skull cap ?
Fourth Element make a balaclava from their Thermocline material. http://fourthelement.com/technical/thermocline/
Very stretchy but be aware that they come up VERY small. I have an XL on my medium sized head and it is still a quite a tight fit.
Very stretchy but be aware that they come up VERY small. I have an XL on my medium sized head and it is still a quite a tight fit.
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:39 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: kayak bag
- Replies: 4
- Views: 794
Re: kayak bag
I made one from fabric designed for car and caravan covers. I sourced it from Ebay. I cut it into a rough kayak shape and put a long zip in the side which runs about half way ( sourced from Pennine). The boat slides in and then gets zipped up. There is a draw cord at the opening. It is not a thing o...
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:49 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: summer paddling gear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2304
Re: summer paddling gear
I don't know about winter, I do that in summer! I tend to dress for the swim as I haven't mastered the art of rolling. I haven't tended to overheat.
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:53 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: summer paddling gear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2304
Re: summer paddling gear
Another vote for 4th Element thermocline. Yes, the long john does lack a relief zip but half an hour with a sewing machine (or take it to a cleaning shop such as Johnson's that does zip replacements) and you are sorted. As stated, it is warm, wind proof, dries quickly, is nowhere near as sweaty as n...
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:55 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Lovely moment- what sea kayaking is all about.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1056
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:17 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Air Bags
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1295
Re: Air Bags
My first aid kit and bothy bag (well wrapped in dry bag and polythene), live in the space between the bulkhead and the foot brace (I have a Rockpool so it is a large, full-width foot brace). This fills some otherwise dead space and reduces the volume a bit and also makes them very accessible.
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:50 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Canon camera and waterproof case for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 450
Re: Canon camera and waterproof case for sale
Down to £150 including postage?