allybsc

Hi John, That sounds reassuring, when I haven't done something before I get a bit "chicken Licken" but...I'm a fast learner, I can't imagine that there will be too many pelple out there with experiene of towing a butty unless they belong to one of the groups that save historic boats or have maybe towed a friend when broken down...but then what do i know, i'm just a novice (actually my partner tells me i'm a boating anorak) Regards, Ally P.

I envisaged going breasted up through locks, singles should be OK, but would we cause terrible traffic jams at ladder locks, i've not so far done one as i've only been on the same stretch of the L&L, the handling course should sort us out there, doing part of the four counties and the harecastle tunnel (hoping to see the bogart) can't wait to get my teeth into it. Reagrds, Ally p.

Hi Alec, We should have plenty of hands on longer cruises, we have two girls of twelve and one fourteen year old boy, plus numerous friends who are champing at the bit for a weekend away, if it is just the pair of us then we will be going from silsden to skipton and back again, i'm sure we could manage the bridges (even though I've broken the one at kildwick twice now) I like the idea of having something different and a bit of a challenge. I'm waiting for a call to make a date to see them, will let you know what they are like...anyone else think they might be a tad overpriced...or am i just being mean!!! Regards, Ally p.

Hello, I've lurked on this forum for quite a while now whilst I've been looking for a boat, I've had a mooring booked for nearly a year without finding that special boat! I've been looking for a traditional boat with a a bit of historical interest at a decent price but so far no luck in my price range, I've found a boat (Tug Odin) and butty (2 x 34ft) on boatshop uk that might fit the bill, but before I travel down to see them I was wondering if there were considerations that I havn't forseen!!! are they difficult to handle? What about travelling through locks during busy times....the layout suggests that they would have to travel together at all times ie kitchen in one side...bog in the other!!! I've only minimal boating experience but my partner and I are going on a 2 day handling course in a couple of weeks, any thoughts? Regards, Ally P.

Hello everyone, I was there too, as guests of the "Pearl Barley" had a great time. Regards, Ally P.

Hi Iain, Hello all, I have been on the L&L on an old nb with a draught of 3ft and I spent a lot of time hanging off the business end of the pole!!!! there are moorings available at Low woodside farm in silsden, the number is on the BW moorings list, Ally PS been lurking for a while, enjoyed the posts.