Boat Handling

484 topics in this forum

1. Coming to a halt - can't find the thread

   By rubblequeen, May 18, 2013
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   • Peter & Maureen H
   • September 10, 2013

2. Stowe Hill to Hertford. . . How long do I need ? 1 2

   By Terryb, March 3, 2015
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   • Terryb
   • October 2, 2015

3. Mooring against other boats 1 2

   By Denis R, June 2, 2006
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   • Jason King
   • January 27, 2007

4. Narrow Locking Technique 1 2 3

   By jetzi, August 8, 2020
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   • ditchcrawler
   • September 2, 2020

5. Turning Around 1 2

   By Mad Harold, January 1, 2019
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   • ditchcrawler
   • March 13, 2019

6. Marina entrances 1 2

   By Steph H, September 15, 2020
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   • nbfiresprite
   • November 11, 2020

7. problems trying to get my dawncraft 27 to go left 1 2

   By keithh, December 18, 2015
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   • Paul G2
   • December 30, 2015

8. Accident at lock 1 2

   By MrsM, April 17, 2021
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   • MaryP
   • April 25, 2021

9. Taking the "wrong" arch at a bridge

   By Keeping Up, July 21, 2010
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   • Keeping Up
   • October 17, 2010

10. Boat Handling - How not to do it!!

    By Naughty Cal, October 10, 2013
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    • Phil Ambrose
    • October 11, 2013

11. Mooring correctly 1 2

    By canalhippy, May 31, 2019
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    • Alan de Enfield
    • August 4, 2019

12. Propeller 1 2 3

    By Maudesmaster, September 25, 2021
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    • blackrose
    • October 6, 2021

13. Boat length for canals 1 2

    By Kevsco, September 13, 2015
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    • blackrose
    • October 13, 2015

14. Reversing into a berth

    By Calranthe, June 6, 2017
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    • Peter Reed
    • June 17, 2017

15. Could this cause Vibration at higher rpms? 1 2

    By barossa, March 27, 2009
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    • Proper Job
    • May 5, 2009

16. The Limehouse entrance

    By blackrose, May 28, 2009
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    • blackrose
    • April 16, 2010

17. Lock Surges 1 2 3

    By Porcupine, May 15, 2021
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    • manxmike
    • October 25, 2023

18. HELMSMAN COURSES

    By ex-member200218, January 20, 2012
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    • Grace and Favour
    • May 20, 2012

19. Lift Bridges Single-handed

    By journeyperson, May 22, 2009
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    • Robin2
    • July 29, 2009

20. GU Gates Going Down

    By mark99, September 16, 2013
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    • Naughty Cal
    • September 17, 2013

21. River Nene lift out

    By Mick & Kath, February 29, 2016   

    • Boat lifting River Nene
    • 22 replies
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    • MaryEllender
    • October 22, 2016

22. Cair Paravel has fledged!

    By Chagall, June 18, 2010
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    • tree monkey
    • June 19, 2010

23. Which Way? 1 2

    By davidk65, January 3, 2006
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    • John Orentas
    • January 11, 2006

24. What happens to boat speed in tunnels / shallow / narrow sections? 1 2

    By Canal Runner, November 19, 2016
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    • alan_fincher
    • November 20, 2016

25. Underwater fenders?! 1 2

    By TheWilk, July 28, 2009
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    • Naughty Cal
    • September 10, 2009