Narrowboat/canal boat

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Anyone own one or been on holiday in one..really fancy trying it out

I did a week on the Shropshire Union canal in 97 from Wolverhampton to Nantwich and back. Was a 50ft boat that slept 5 of us in decent comfort. Was a memorable holiday and totally relaxing apart from going though 15 locks at Audlem, that was hard work. Was good to stop off at several small towns and villages and buy food to cook on the boat. We stopped off at a couple of pubs along the way for a meal and drinks. I also did a bit of fishing in the evening which I enjoyed. Cruising along at 4mph through the lovely countryside was so enjoyable in taking in the scenery.

I think it was £650 to hire back then so it's not a cheap holiday but we shared the cost with my ex wife's parents. I definitely recommend it.

Edit.

I've just check the price of a boat that sleeps 6 in September when we went and it's a shade over £1500. Ouch! But if you have the money and want to hire one then do it because there's no pockets in shrouds, as they say.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

One of the holidays my mate did was Fort William to Inverness via the Caledonian Canal, which flows into Loch Ness en route.
He said crossing the loch was almost tidal and very choppy. Also mentioned some fantastic pubs en route.

Loch Ness is tidal.

 

[beast]

One of the holidays my mate did was Fort William to Inverness via the Caledonian Canal, which flows into Loch Ness en route.
He said crossing the loch was almost tidal and very choppy. Also mentioned some fantastic pubs en route.

This is on my list once the kids Fuck off

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Expensive but wonderful holidays. I did wonder about living on one post retirement, but the fucking beardy hipster middle class hippy crowd have pushed the prices up, just like the cunts did with single speed fixie bikes.

 

[Scottyboi]

Expensive but wonderful holidays. I did wonder about living on one post retirement, but the fucking beardy hipster middle class hippy crowd have pushed the prices up, just like the cunts did with single speed fixie bikes.

And anything that can be converted into a campervan.

 

[acton28.blog]

Loch Ness is tidal.

Monstrously so?

 

[talkativesprout]

They have a couple you can rent out for the day at Portland Basin (Wharf Street Dukinfield). I rented a small one out for a kids Birthday picnic. The have bigger holiday ones i believe http://www.portlandbasinmarina.co.uk/day-boat-hire/

 

[Idesofmarch69]

Robbie's turned into a right moaning twat in series 4 since his girlfriend dumped him.

Couldn't agree more. Always saying that he will decide what his future will bring at the end of the season - never does - hey presto - another series. Stupid name for a boat as well.

Enjoy it despite rather than because of him.

 

[idahoblues]

Expensive but wonderful holidays. I did wonder about living on one post retirement, but the fucking beardy hipster middle class hippy crowd have pushed the prices up, just like the cunts did with single speed fixie bikes.

I looked into getting a loan on one years ago with a view to living on it, they wouldn't give me a mortgage, something about no foundation, weird.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

I looked into getting a loan on one years ago with a view to living on it, they wouldn't give me a mortgage, something about no foundation, weird.

Specialist marine mortgage mate. Tbh I'd be nervous about a long term loan against a depreciating asset