Canals@rigdenage
We love the peace and relaxation when travelling on the canals and inland waterways of England and Wales. Truly one enters a different world, one where the old courtesies are largely still observed. The mutual exchange of pleasantries is routine between passing boats and towpath walkers. Whether one is deep in the countryside or passing through a town, it all seems so different from the water. In the country one sees the wildlife and farm animals. The towns seem much more inviting without the hassle of driving and one way systems.
Since
February 2001 all our trips have been aboard Maximus, a 60' long x 6'10"
wide steel narrowboat weighing 17 tons. It can sleep up four in comfort
and six at a push. It has all mod cons including a fully equipped galley,
central heating and a TV. It has a semi-traditional stern which is compromise
between sociability and weather protection.
It is owned and operated by the Maximus Owners Association of which we have a 1/12 share.
- Before that we hired boats and you will find some hints on hiring to give newcomers some idea what to look for in a hire boat.
- For owners there is a survey of diesel and pumpout prices - soon to be taken over by Bob Draper...
- There are also articles on fans for distributing heat round the boat.
- And for amusement the is a calculator to help you decide whether you have had a good day's boating.
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