Are you going to be moving around or fairly static? I may well have a wide beam or Dutch Barge when I hang up my sailing cap and want to stay permanently in a marina. There are people who move them around all the time. It depends largely on your experience — try both by hiring.
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Assuming you are talking about internal headroom? Elderly boats tend to have much lower headroom and is often below 6 feet. Unless the boat is a DUKW. I resent the suggestion the forum is a joke everything that is posted is scientific and true. There is as they say no standard Of course forward of the fire cabin there is limitless headroom but poor rainredistance Smell hockey and blindness a poor combination When did smellchecker become smell hockey I hate these people.
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Register a new account. Sign in Already have an account? Sign In Now. Go to topic listing. Recently Browsing 0 members No registered users viewing this page. Any efficiencies that may be gained are often negated by the environment in which the craft operates and as such it is almost impossible to design a narrow boat which is able to navigate, lets say, the Huddersfield Canal in its entirety and the Humber Estuary with equal poise.
Bow design originally allowed the hull to overcome some resistance, but with an eye on load carrying capacity. The harsh working life also determined a physically strong design and as it was a horse that provided propulsion there was not a great deal of mind towards economy.
A longer swim will assist in the boats stability but then there are many craft with happy owners whose swim length is restricted due to the short length of the boat. A balance is struck. Plus it is expensive to manufacture when compared to welding in flat plates.
If you are looking to have a bespoke narrow boat built , you may be able to have input in to design of the hull shape. Some boat builders will have a standard design, however some narrowboat shell builders will be able to accommodate your design ideas. If you are interested in designing your own canal boat shell , it would be advisable to use The Fit Out Pontoon narrowboat design consultancy service to help make your design ideas a reality.
For those of you wishing to have a craft built which will be used for sea voyages please be aware that there are specific design requirements relative to fundamental safety at sea that are not required for inland pleasure craft. Ensure you are dealing with a competent professional shell builder who has experience in this area. Not what you're looking for? Try some other items within this chapter Steelwork Regarding the type of steel used in the construction of the shell, there are several options available.
Hull Shape We are, in general, dealing with boats designed to travel the inland waterways. Coastal Waters For those of you wishing to have a craft built which will be used for sea voyages please be aware that there are specific design requirements relative to fundamental safety at sea that are not required for inland pleasure craft.
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