BK.Rob

Thanks everyone for the information. ?

Yeah thanks Alan, I know ive got to stick to a boat suitable for the canal system, was just wondering how much difference it would make to jump from 6.10 beam to say a 7 something beam on the Grand Union, ive been looking mainly at Normans, Vikings, nauticus and Dandys TBH as I know they are suitable..just not many around in the midlands. I may have to consider outside the area and transport back but would rather spend that investment on the boat.. no hurry will keep looking.

Just found out you can cruise up to 7ft wide boat on the Stratford, some Normans are 7ft wide so thats great news.

Wow! Sounds an interesting spot to be moored.

Thanks John, have been looking a bit further out, not found anything in our price range suitable apart from the odd widebeam but im happy to arrange the transport for the right boat. Are you on the canal Peter?

Hi everyone, we are looking for a 22-27ft boat to cruise the midland canals only pottering about, it seems quite difficult buying a fiberglass cruiser around this area as they are nearly all steel. I have secured a mooring but it is on the Stratford canal which is narrow beam..is that boats up to 6.10 in width? The thing is there are quite a few wider beams about..especially Normans which are a good solid boat, so Im wondering whether to hold out for a mooring on the Grand union by us instead and purchase a slightly wider boat like a Norman (obviously forgetting any trips on the Stratford) can anyone see an issue with that, Im worried if we would jut out when moored alongside the other boats..maybe im over thinking it! lol. Thanks!