Rudolph Hart Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I can see that this has been discussed before but I'm still not sure of the answer, I'm going to be looking for a liveaboard nb and would like the maximum length boat that would allow me to cruise the full canal system. Is this 57ft or 60ft? Does that include fenders? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I can see that this has been discussed before but I'm still not sure of the answer, I'm going to be looking for a liveaboard nb and would like the maximum length boat that would allow me to cruise the full canal system. Is this 57ft or 60ft? Does that include fenders? Thanks 57'6" is pretty much a go-anywhere length for a narrow boat. 60' can be done with care - see http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/calder/locks.htm, but you may well get wet feet in some locks. These are maximum overall length, so in shorter locks you will need to lift your fenders, turn projecting rudders through 90 degrees etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValandPete Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 We have cruised the Calder and Hebble with no problems, 58' without lifting the fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil. Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 As has been said 60' can theoretically do the system and as a live aboard those extra three feet are all important. We went for 60' for those reasons but if I had my time again I would have specified 59' just to give me that extra wriggle room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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