French canals

[KREW2]

We would like to take our boat to Paris this year.
The boat is a seaward 25 with 2x125 Yanmars. My concern is, is this feasible, or will I do harm to the engines running them so slow for that length of time

 

[boatmike]

Not a problem for the length of time you will be running them. Just give them a good blast when you get back out to sea.

 

[LittleSister]

I can't answer the second sentence question, but IIRC there was a post recently about something going on on the river in Paris this year that would significantly restrict access.

Unfortunately I can't remember what it was, but this may not be the best year to do that particular trip. there are, though many miles of canal and other interesting places to visit in France (and other countries in western continental Europe).

 

[ChromeDome]

I can't answer the second sentence question, but IIRC there was a post recently about something going on on the river in Paris this year that would significantly restrict access.

Unfortunately I can't remember what it was, but this may not be the best year to do that particular trip. there are, though many miles of canal and other interesting places to visit in France (and other countries in western continental Europe).

Search old threads here about it by googling france canals site:forums.ybw.com

 

[veshengro]

Unfortunately I can't remember what it was...

Krew 2 Have a look in Liveaboard Link..2 nd Feb.. " Disruptions to Navigation "
Grehan posted some good info there which might help with your planning.

 

[ChromeDome]

This maybe

Central Paris - interruptions to navigation

 

[Momac]

We would like to take our boat to Paris this year.
The boat is a seaward 25 with 2x125 Yanmars. My concern is, is this feasible, or will I do harm to the engines running them so slow for that length of time

Folks have done way further than Paris - all the way to the Med and back.
Plenty of sea boats on the river where I am (including my boat). No issues providing the engines get some occasional exercise .

 

[KREW2]

Thanks for all the tips.
Would it be best to alternate and run on one engine at a time.

 

[boatmike]

Running on one engine is not going to help much and you will not find it efficient as you will have to offset the rudder to compensate which causes drag and makes the boat difficult to steer.

 

[KREW2]

Running on one engine is not going to help much and you will not find it efficient as you will have to offset the rudder to compensate which causes drag and makes the boat difficult to steer.

Steering will obviously be manual as autohelm is not going to be an option. I often run out of the harbour on one engine and just a bit of offset doesn't seem to be too much of an issue, but I have more sea room than on a canal so I can see that it may be awkward.
With regards drag maybe it will mean the engine will have to work a bit harder.
You can tell I am new to motor boating.

 

[DownWest]

There was also a thread involving holding tanks. Part of the efforts are to clean up the river, so no waste dumping.

 

[Roberto]

There was also a thread involving holding tanks. Part of the efforts are to clean up the river, so no waste dumping.

Composting toilets/Paris Arsenal/French canals

 

[boatmike]

Steering will obviously be manual as autohelm is not going to be an option. I often run out of the harbour on one engine and just a bit of offset doesn't seem to be too much of an issue, but I have more sea room than on a canal so I can see that it may be awkward.
With regards drag maybe it will mean the engine will have to work a bit harder.
You can tell I am new to motor boating.

You will find that when going slow the prop effect is more pronounced. That might seem counter intuitive but most mobos have small rudders to avoid having them too sensitive at high speed. Steering at 2 or 3 knots is easier using twin throttles especially when berthing. you will do a lot of slow speed entering and leaving locks and having twin engines is a real boon.