Bridgewater diversion

[haggis]

I think the price rises if you want to go through the locks between Marsh lock on the Weaver and pomona lock in Manchester  . We did the trip in 2002 and it was not too expensive as it was organised by the IWA. Can't remember how many boats took part but the huge locks were almost full. 

We had to get a survey and extra long ropes ! 

[agg221]

1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said:

I didn't think it was anywhere near that, a couple of years ago we were all set to go from Ellesmere to the Weaver when the lift was broken 

Ellesmere to the Weaver is a lot cheaper. There's the seaworthiness certificate as a fixed cost but that can be done in the water. We had a figure of £100 as part of a survey but to do it separately would I presume be more to allow for travel. The passage from Ellesmere Port to the Weaver is currently £50 but if you were looking to travel from Manchester to the Weaver or Ellesmere Port to bypass the Bridgewater it would currently be £244.

 

Charges and requirements are available here:

 

https://www.peelports.com/media/ea5hnakk/mli01-pleasure-craft-induction-pack-2024.pdf

 

Alec

[ditchcrawler]

17 minutes ago, haggis said:

I think the price rises if you want to go through the locks between Marsh lock on the Weaver and pomona lock in Manchester  . We did the trip in 2002 and it was not too expensive as it was organised by the IWA. Can't remember how many boats took part but the huge locks were almost full. 

We had to get a survey and extra long ropes ! 

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