bray to abingdon

[Jabez]

Hi
Is it possible to get a boat with a 3ft draft and a air height of around 3m
From Bray to Abingdon on the Thames

 

[Pump-Out]

Yes.
Have a nose here: River Thames and boaty things
Or here: River Thames: distances and measurements for boaters

 

[thamesS23]

Doing that trip, starting next Sunday! ?

4 days to Abingdon, stay a few days, then turn around and head back slowly, can’t wait

 

[Cashbuyer]

Hi
Is it possible to get a boat with a 3ft draft and a air height of around 3m
From Bray to Abingdon on the Thames

Cookham lock cut bridge is the obvious one to look out for. You may just clear it. Plenty on forum re heights etc

 

[jct1981]

Cookham lock cut is 3.81 meters, or 12'6".

Culham lock cut bridge is 3.78 meters

(thanks to Jeff's River Thames app!)

[edit - including Culham, which is just lower]

 

[Outinthedinghy]

Hi
Is it possible to get a boat with a 3ft draft and a air height of around 3m
From Bray to Abingdon on the Thames

No problems. As said the air draft is ok and I have myself been up to Sandford and back recently with 3ft4 draught on twin shafts and had no issues with depth.

The channel as far as Oxford should always be at least 4ft deep. Shallower areas should be buoyed. Above Oxford it is supposed to be at least 3ft but if your air draft is 10ft then you won't get under Osney anyway which is around 7ft6 at normal summer levels.

Enjoy the River it is lovely.