On 9/7/07, Steve Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michael Askin wrote: > > On 9/6/07, Sue Burchett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> As I have said before we travel at 2mph and slow down for moored boats. I > >> wouldn't say 3mph is slow on most canals. > > > > Most working boatmen would disagree, and they would manage faster than > > that with two fully loaded boats! > > My Josher will achieve 3.5mph flat out where there is plenty of water > and more like 2.5 in most cases. I wouldn't contemplate passing any > moored boat at that speed as I'd leave them all in the middle of the cut. > > I guess its about size of boat and displacement. On my Mum's boat (45ft) > 4mph is easily achieved, even on the summit of the Caldon ;-) > > Steve > NB Bream (and occasionally Endon Wildrose)
Thats very interesting, as Lily, also a Josher (18hp bollinder), had about 10 ton on board during the Jam 'ole and managed 4 mph without problem, and accelerated like a deamon thanks to the large prop. All the other working boats (empty) on the Jam Ole managed to keep pace, but an empty motor boat I believe doesn't behave as well as a semi loaded one. Lots of people complain that working boats are slow - rubbish! Its how they are driven that makes the difference. Mike -- Michael Askin http://shoestring_DOT_zapto_DOT_org/
