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Canal Boats - the Basics

1) What's the difference between a canal and a river?

Canals are manmade waterways, built in Britain during the industrial revolution some 200 years ago. Therefore they do not have a current like a river does, making them much easier for navigating a boat! Some canals do join up with rivers but first timers should stick to the canals.

2) What is a canal lock?

A lock allows you to go up or down hills on the canal. It's a simple piece of engineering that sometimes scares first time boaters... but they're easy to get the hang of. You cruise into the lock, close the gates behind you so that you're in a sealed area of water. You then open 'paddles' which let water trickle into the lock, raising the water (and your boat) to the

higher level. Only then can you open the top gates and cruise out.

Still confused? Don't worry, you will receive thorough training on locks when you arrive and the boat owner will make sure you fully understand all the aspects of lock navigation before you cruise. One really spectacular sight is a 'stair' of multiple canal locks, allowing you to go up and down hillsides in your canal boats.

3) Is there a steering wheel on a canal boat?

There's no steering wheel on a canal boat - instead you steer from the rear of the boat using a 'tiller'. It's a pole-like handle that is attached to the rudder. Push it to the right and the boat will slowly turn to the left, push it to the left and you'll turn to the right. Again, you'll be trained on how to handle the boat when you arrive at your holiday marina.

4) Does someone come with you on a canal boat holiday?

No, the boat is all yours for the duration of your holiday. Canal boat owners give customers training when they arrive so that you are confident you can handle the boat. They will also advise you of good routes to take and what to expect.

4) Is it noisy on a canal boat holiday?

No, the boat have small quiet and efficient engines that take you along the canals with ease. When you shut down the engine at night, the silence can be quite an experience for town folk. With nothing but the gentle lapping of the water on the banks, a good nights sleep is one of the wonderful bonus features of a canal boat holiday.

It really is that easy.


Call Tillerman Boats on 0800 389 8004 and discover the joys of a canal boat holiday.

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Is there a company in the northamptonshire area that hire canal boats for a day that will allow for a party? (Answers: 3) (Comments: 0)


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Does anyone know if the pipe beds you get in canal boats are comfortable? ? (Answers: 2) (Comments: 0)
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Is living on a canal boat a good idea for a student? (Answers: 3) (Comments: 0)
I am getting to the point in school where im thinking about universities and student life. I was hoping to get into a uni near a canal so i could live on a canal boat. My parents after renting one for a holiday say they will buy me a one if they can use it in the summer hols. Anyway if somehow i did get some money from somewhere and buy one. Would anyone who has had the experience of either canal boats or student life please give me some advice. Thanks

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