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  1. The boat was a good standard and easy to operate. There was no freezer but a full size fridge which we didn’t find a problem. They are based at Garstang in one of the marinas. I know the wide beam boat you mean Picallo which we were thinking of trying next time but they are all designed with the same decoration. The canal can be a shallow in places (around the edges) but there’s not a lot of traffic so staying in the middle is the way to go.
     

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  2. We had an enjoyable narrowboat break last week on the Lancaster canal. It’s nice to have a change of scene and this Canal is very scenic following the coast up around Morecambe bay. It follows the lie of the land with no locks (apart from a few down to Glassen dock but no hire boats allowed on this small stretch) it makes it an easy cruise. The boat we hired Calando from Duck island boat company was very nicely fitted out with exceptionally comfy beds. We got as far up to Carnforth going north and Billsborow south. Would recommend to anybody thinking of trying this.

    John 

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  3. At last we have had a great day out on the water with the wind dropped from the last few weeks and the sun out all day ( apart from very misty early morning which disappeared very quickly). Boat cleaned inside and out and a well deserved Sunday lunch at the Waters edge  Bramerton which was up to the usual good standard.

    John 

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  4. 6 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said:

    Having spent a lot of time afloat on both biodegradables and Tupperware. My observations would state once warmed through a woodie takes less heat output to keep cosy. Therefore imho woodies In general are warmer. Gaps, leaks and drafts notwithstanding 

    Griff

     Not a biased opinion in any shape or form 😂😂

    John 

  5. There are quite a few Sheerline 950s about for sale Carole at the moment as we were thinking of viewing one. The drawback with this model is the rear access but it looks to have been sorted properly  with your old boat👍

    John 

  6. Ive been using the Apple Pay app to pay for things a few years now it’s a great idea you won’t regret it. If you want I will show you how to use it next time we are in the pub 😂

    John 

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  7. We certainly have been lucky here in Broadland the last week with the weather, quite cold today though next weekend is looking good as well. Took the boat out for the first cruise of the year on Sunday afternoon canopy down ! 

    John 

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