Lead

Vicky · Post by **Vicky** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:08 am

Hi there,
Does anyone have any spare lead I can buy? Or knows where I can get some? (besides wondering around building sites!)
Thanks,
Vicky

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:58 pm

Bet B & Q have washers that would do the job, thats weher I thought of looking.

VivienneM · Post by **VivienneM** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:45 pm

Just bought 7 kg of lead (150mm by 3 m) for £23 from a builders merchants and will have 5 kg spare.
Local ironmongers and DIY stores have a lightweight substitute for roof flashing - not much use to us.
If anyone is stuck, we are happy to supply (say at cost or less!!). One of our new boats needs 700g, so on that basis this should sort 7 people. Let me know if you want some. We will be at Bala this Saturday and HPP 25th March. Not sure about in between - Blue van (V457 EAN), white dog.

Seedy Paddler · Post by **Seedy Paddler** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:33 pm

It doesn't have to be lead, fresh water weighs 1kg/litre so if you glass in a plastic drinks bottle filled with water you get the ballast.

Allows you to spread the weight for balance, and easier to remove when you have a repair that increases the boat weight.

Regards
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Vicky · Post by **Vicky** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:40 pm

Hi Vivienne,
Please could you check your messenger and let me know if this is ok.
Thanks,
Vicky