We had a great holiday on this canal a few years ago. I do remember though that the natives of Banbury did not all appreciate the boats passing through, and holding up their business. Not that I worried.
@patlaws "The maximum speed on narrow canals as 4mph. But if you're making waves or your wash is hitting the bank, you're going too fast -and need to slow down.
43 hp is almost massively overpowered. 20 hp is enough to get 8 knots on a river which is about your speedlimit anyway. What a lovely passage through a town; my sister works in Banbury. Good memories.
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I used to live right on the Canal at 74 Bridge st, Thanks for the memories!
ammoguy5 1 year ago
I used to live right on the Canel at 74 Bridge st, Thanks for the memories!
ammoguy5 1 year ago
We had a great holiday on this canal a few years ago. I do remember though that the natives of Banbury did not all appreciate the boats passing through, and holding up their business. Not that I worried.
hughgareth 1 year ago
I remember when I helped out on that lock. That top gate was always harder to open and close lol
MrDjace1984 1 year ago 4
speed limit on UK narrowboat canals is 5mph ,but who's in a hurry?
patlaws 2 years ago
@patlaws "The maximum speed on narrow canals as 4mph. But if you're making waves or your wash is hitting the bank, you're going too fast -and need to slow down.
alancastrian 1 year ago
Just boated through the Welland Canal in Ontario, Canada. Same concept but a whole lot bigger!!
perryfan10 2 years ago
Narrowboats have one engine, and the horsepower can average around 43Hp for the bigger boats, of about 50ft.
hitmann2300 3 years ago
43 hp is almost massively overpowered. 20 hp is enough to get 8 knots on a river which is about your speedlimit anyway. What a lovely passage through a town; my sister works in Banbury. Good memories.
jwbuys63 2 years ago