What is the difference between a traditional and semi-traditional narrowboat?
The Semi-Traditional Narrow boat is commonly referred to as ‘Semi-trad’ and is a modern version of the traditional style narrow boat. It is built in a similar way to a cruiser stern, but from the side or at a distance the semi-trad actually still looks like a traditional narrow boat.
What are the different types of narrow boats?
There are three main types of stern on narrowboats, traditional, cruiser and semi-traditional.
What is a narrow boat called?
Canal Boat may refer to: Barge, a flat-bottomed craft for carrying cargo. Narrowboat, a specialized craft for operation on the narrow canals of England, Scotland and Wales. Widebeam, a canal boat with a beam of 2.16 metres (7 ft 1 in) or greater and built in the style of a narrowboat.
What is traditional stern on a narrow boat?
Traditional Stern This is the smallest stern area offering the least external space, and stems from traditional working boats. Ideal for live aboard, typified by short back deck of 2-3 Feet in length, giving more room inside for living.
What is a springer narrowboat?
Springer built steel canal boats from the late 1960’s until the early 1990’s. They were one of the most prolific builders of narrow boats and there are still many Springer built boats on the Inland Waterways today. The majority of the boats that were built were between forty and fifty feet in length.
What do you call the driver of a narrowboat?
The man in charge was known as Steerer or less often, Captain.
What is a semi traditional stern?
Semi-Traditional: At first glance, this type of stern looks very similar to the traditional variety, with space for only the steerer to stand, occasionally with a guard rail. However, in front of the person steering there is bench seating, so the other passengers can keep the skipper company.
What’s a cruiser stern?
Definition of cruiser stern : a stern on high-speed naval vessels designed without overhang to give maximum immersed length.
How long does a narrowboat hull last?
There are two types of coatings which can be used to protect the hull, Bituminous and Two Pack Epoxy. Epoxy paint is more expensive but it will last 5 – 6 years once applied and a Bitumen finished coating will last around 2 – 3 years.
What is Overplating?
Noun. overplate (plural overplates) In armour, a large pauldron protecting the shoulder, or a cubitiere protecting the elbow. A layer of metal that covers an undercoat.
Is it easy to steer a narrowboat?
The prospect of steering a narrowboat is relatively simple – however, there are a few things to know that will help make your cruise on the waterways as seamless as possible: Drive on the right – the opposite direction to British roads, all waterways require you to drive your canal boat on the right-hand side.