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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating
at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru |
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:27:10 +0100, "simon"
wrote: I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru I've never seen a boat hook longer than about nine feet when fully extended. You may be better off with a grapling hook tied to a rope. If you're looking for a regular one, go he http://tinyurl.com/pw9xd John |
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#3
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
Thanks John.
I had a feeling that maybe I would struggle.. -- www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru "JohnH" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:27:10 +0100, "simon" wrote: I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru I've never seen a boat hook longer than about nine feet when fully extended. You may be better off with a grapling hook tied to a rope. If you're looking for a regular one, go he http://tinyurl.com/pw9xd John |
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
I should also add..
Problem with a grappling hook is I'm reluctant to let people go throwing one down the pit. There are pumps, cables and walkways down there.. We could be in the situation of trying to retrieve an item off a walkway where a grappling iron would probably get stuck.. also I'm fearful of it damaging something - I thought a lightweight telescopic pole with a hook on t he end would give more control. may I need to go looking at Fishing poles... -- www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru "simon" wrote in message ... Thanks John. I had a feeling that maybe I would struggle.. -- www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru "JohnH" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:27:10 +0100, "simon" wrote: I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru I've never seen a boat hook longer than about nine feet when fully extended. You may be better off with a grapling hook tied to a rope. If you're looking for a regular one, go he http://tinyurl.com/pw9xd John |
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:52:28 +0100, "simon"
wrote: I should also add.. Problem with a grappling hook is I'm reluctant to let people go throwing one down the pit. There are pumps, cables and walkways down there.. We could be in the situation of trying to retrieve an item off a walkway where a grappling iron would probably get stuck.. also I'm fearful of it damaging something - I thought a lightweight telescopic pole with a hook on t he end would give more control. may I need to go looking at Fishing poles... Here's another idea. Someone, I know not who, makes very long telescoping devices for changing light bulbs in high ceilings. I've seen one that is at least 25ft long used at our church. I'm sure one could easily be modified with a hook to meet your purpose. |
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
simon wrote: I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru Look for a painting pole. I got one at Home Depot that extends about 25 feet, or 7.62 meters. |
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
"basskisser" wrote in message
ups.com... simon wrote: I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru Look for a painting pole. I got one at Home Depot that extends about 25 feet, or 7.62 meters. Also, snow rakes, for dragging snow off high roofs. Looks like a snow shovel on a VERY long pole. Not telescopic, but they usually snap together with a ball-in-hole arrangement, like the tubes on vacuum cleaners. Remove the snow shovel thing and install something more appropriate. |
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"basskisser" wrote in message ups.com... simon wrote: I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru Look for a painting pole. I got one at Home Depot that extends about 25 feet, or 7.62 meters. Also, snow rakes, for dragging snow off high roofs. Looks like a snow shovel on a VERY long pole. Not telescopic, but they usually snap together with a ball-in-hole arrangement, like the tubes on vacuum cleaners. Remove the snow shovel thing and install something more appropriate. I have one of those...aluminum tubes are a bit light, but if you're snapping 6 or 7 together, I guess that's a good thing. |
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
simon wrote:
I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing / boating at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking. I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook. The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an attempt to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach into the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it. The pit is about 10 metres deep Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything that might meet my needs...? Thanks in anticipation.. Simon. www.srsteel.co.uk http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Panorama http://www.srsteel.co.uk/landscape http://www.srsteel.co.uk/Peru No boater would use a boathook 10 meters long. You probably need something custom made.... possibly for window washers. |
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#10
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Looking for a really long boot hook - where to buy..?
Don White wrote: No boater would use a boathook 10 meters long. You probably need something custom made.... possibly for window washers. I've seen a few who *could* have used a boathook about 40 feet in length. That's as close as they managed to get to the dock with anything resembling control. :-) |
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