80. Yelvertoft to the Market Harborough Arm - Return to Foxton Locks (Part Three)

I continue my journey along the Market Harborough Arm (in mid-July) and will soon moor up but not all goes to plan, so I head down to Union Wharf, the terminus of the Arm, where I turn the boat, come back and try again, eventually succeeding. A few days later, I head back to Foxton Locks where I moor up for the night. On the way, I experience considerable tiller arm vibration. It’s a beautiful sunny day the following morning and I’m first into the Locks but when I emerge from the top lock, I realise a trip into the weed hatch (which gives access to the propeller) is inevitable.

For an explanation of how Foxton Staircase Locks work, please look at the last of a series of videos I made at Watford Staircase Flight, on the southern side of the Leicester Arm, where the principles are much the same. Watford Locks Gate Replacement Works (Final Part) from 5:20. You can find it here:    • 22. Watford Locks Gate Replacement Wo...  

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