Dalesman Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Tam & Di said: The lack of 'style' is particularly noticeable when compared with New Dawn above, which has plenty of sheer, good side decks for easy movement when crewing, and dollies fore and aft which are unencumbered by bulwarks and are easy to use. But it obviously costs more to build - you pays your money and takes your choice. Tam It was built as a live aboard for use on the Leeds & Liverpool and other Northern waterways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Tam & Di said: The lack of 'style' is particularly noticeable when compared with New Dawn above, which has plenty of sheer, good side decks for easy movement when crewing, and dollies fore and aft which are unencumbered by bulwarks and are easy to use. But it obviously costs more to build - you pays your money and takes your choice. Tam I don't like the shape of New Dawn either but as you say you pay your money and take your choice. This is the only replica barge I have ever really thought looks right: Edited August 20, 2020 by Naughty Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam & Di Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 52 minutes ago, Naughty Cal said: I don't like the shape of New Dawn either but as you say you pay your money and take your choice. This is the only replica barge I have ever really thought looks right: I didn't say I actually like New Dawn - it was only as illustration of what I saw as lacking in Mjölnir. I see it said now that it was built for residential use; there is always a compromise between 'boatiness' and living space in that case, and it has not been given sufficient consideration to 'boatiness' to my mind. I'd agree that Angell Hardy II is preferable to both, and answers all the criticisms I gave Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfast Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 I have noticed that at least 3 widebeams are now at Tattenhall Marina on the very northern end of the Shroppie. Don't really see the point as their cruising range is very limited unless they use the Manchester Shop Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Thorfast said: cruising range I see where you went wrong there! Floating flats is more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 31 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: I see where you went wrong there! Floating flats is more likely. But, as Thor says, hey'll be within reach of the Shop Canal for all their retail needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 I'm adding the Manchester Shop Canal to my list. The Trent & Misery The Grand Onion The Leicester Suction Kennet & Avon Calling Yes there are more and yes I am bored. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 The North Oxford Pinch Point Transit Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Thorfast said: I have noticed that at least 3 widebeams are now at Tattenhall Marina on the very northern end of the Shroppie. Don't really see the point as their cruising range is very limited unless they use the Manchester Shop Canal. Anything over 11ft wide isn't going to be able to pass under the M53 bridge to join the Ship Canal at Ellesmere Port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 20/08/2020 at 17:03, Thorfast said: I have noticed that at least 3 widebeams are now at Tattenhall Marina on the very northern end of the Shroppie. Don't really see the point as their cruising range is very limited unless they use the Manchester Shop Canal. Probably more that the ones on the North Oxford or the two in the marina at Alvecote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 20/08/2020 at 21:35, zenataomm said: I'm adding the Manchester Shop Canal to my list. The Trent & Misery The Grand Onion The Leicester Suction Kennet & Avon Calling Yes there are more and yes I am bored. Wey and Barren Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam & Di Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Are the boats moored at Kensal Green the Paddington Army? Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 The Oxford & Cambridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesman Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 A Dutch barge on the Leeds & Liverpool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesman Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 More wide beams on the Leeds & Liverpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Dalesman said: More wide beams on the Leeds & Liverpool Whoever called that blue one "Graceful Swan" has a warped sense of humour! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: Whoever called that blue one "Graceful Swan" has a warped sense of humour! Perhaps that's the serving hatch for bread and crumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 7 hours ago, Dalesman said: A Dutch barge on the Leeds & Liverpool I do like those Tjalks. Bugger all head room in them though even for a shortie like me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Waterways World says this can get all the way to Birmingham, I think it could prove interesting http://www.denizenworks.com/floating-church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Waterways World says this can get all the way to Birmingham, I think it could prove interesting http://www.denizenworks.com/floating-church Jesus Christ!!....I cant help but think that the church might have found better ways to spend £650k......it does prove rather what I think of religion in any form...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 An interesting, if old idea, regarding headroom. I expect it's range will be limited by it's length to width ratio. Bod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said: Waterways World says this can get all the way to Birmingham, I think it could prove interesting http://www.denizenworks.com/floating-church Has it got any more tricks up its tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Can you have a widebeam narrowboat? That's what the article says it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 13 hours ago, Jerra said: Can you have a widebeam narrowboat? That's what the article says it is. I think the term is used to denote a boat which follows the lines of a narrowboat but which has a broader beam, as opposed to Dutch barges, tjalks and other broad craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steilsteven Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 21 hours ago, Jerra said: Can you have a widebeam narrowboat? That's what the article says it is. No. just as you can't have a narrowbeam wideboat. It's about time that someone came up with a name for such craft rather than wide beam, after all narrow boats are only called narrow boats because they appear slender when compared to other craft. Wide boat would be more appropriate as such vessels did ply the southern waterways in horse boating days and were similar in appearance to narrow boats only wider. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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