I don't own or live on a boat but I do possess a helmsman license (I'm a scout leader and take them out for a weekend once or twice a year which I and they thoroughly enjoy). My apartment is on the canal, no more than 6 meters away from the waters edge. I live here because of the same reasons you do. Watching the boats go up and down gives me a lot of pleasure. My question relates to etiquette though and I'm not having a go, just want to get your opinion.
After living here for 2 years with no problems whatsoever I have been awoken between 6-7 am everyday for at least the last 10 days now. It's the same boat going back and forth extremely early in the morning. I overlook the lock and feel privalidged to do so, but the boat in question is extremely loud! It's a very very very slow chug, almost sounds like someone hitting a sledge hammer every couple of seconds. A faster/consistent idle speed would be much less distracting!
As I say, I choose to live her for a reason, but I do work extremely long hours late into the morning. I get up at 8 everyday but 15-20 minutes of this everyday pre 7 am has been having a serious effect. Is there anything you would suggest that I could possibly do to try and alleviate the situation?
