twosox

I read some psychobabble somewhere that explains this. It's the same in an empty car park. Park your car in the far corner of the empty car park and without doubt the next car in will park next to you.

Having re read all the replies thank you, and looked at the scary pictures, we will look for a tug and prepare well. I must admit to being a bit of a fair weather boater. Thank's everybody for your time and thoughts, much appreciated. twosox

Right, well I think to be honest I am no further forward. It will sink or do better than a narrow boat with a huge bow. Who knows. twosocks

Thanks for the replies. My worry is that many tug style narrowboats have a very low bow and gunwales which could allow water in. Last time we went down the trent on a norrowboat there were quite a few waves caused by passing barges. Although I know there is not much commercial traffic left, that is my worry. Keep front doors shut I suppose. twosocks

I hope this question is in the right section, if not could a mod move it please. We hope to buy another boat soon, sold our last one five years ago, and do fancy a tug style boat. We would like to moor at West Stockwith basin so will have to travel the river Trent to get onto the main system. Would members consider it wise to go on the Trent in a tug? Thank you twosox