Windjammer

It does depend on individuals, but I would say about 50ft as a minimum for two people.

NB Willawaw has just posted to say that he has been in touch with Blossom/NB Minnow and its not her.

Look through the online brokerages to get a feel for prices. Read as much as you can about the subject. TBH I think you will learn as much on forums as you will from the waterways mags.

Scoff ye may lubber, but I've seen widebeams referred to as WB !!

I don't see how its any different to M.V (motor vessel) or S.S (steamship) or S.V. (sailing vessel), so presumerably its N.B ?

They are normally very expensive - what make/price were you being quoted ?? You say they were cheaper than the normal equivalent ?

I can't see what's so clever about it. Looks like a Beta engine geared to drive a Lynch motor ? I can see the benefit of a sailboat which might drag the prop round to charge the batteries under sail, but what use on a canal ?

I have a moderate 24" draft. I suspect the biggest problem you will find is mooring to the towpath. You will just have to moor out from the bank and use a longish plank.

The penny has dropped - paramedic sal.. Enjoy - you've picked the right time, what with the summer just starting.

Looks nice. Are your batteries the sealed type ?

4 girls, a fella and two border collies - sounds like Pimms o'clock !!

Try these: http://boatersphone.com/antennas.htm

My advice would be to send a form of press release to all of them. If they dont publish it, it gives you an insight into how much they are really interested in the canals.

Brentford to Teddington is not too onerous. Just check your tide times and give Howard the Lockie a wave at Tedders.

Waggledance - of course - its a while since I've heard the word. What a great name for a narrowboat !!!