Haven River. River Witham. . Local Knowledge Needed. !

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Possible purchaser of my boat has expressed concern about getting the boat to his choice of marina location due to air draft.He has discussed the journey with a lock keeper at one important lock apparently
My boat has approximately an air draft of 12 ft or 12.6" and draws 3 ft .
Will he have problems. ?
Have no idea of the area or width and height restrictions.
As comments welcome.

Also posted on the Thames Forum.
 
sailorman said:
Not the place i would choose for a boat


https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/river-witham

http://canalplan.org.uk/waterway/hpn2
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That bit of the Witham shown in the CRT page isn't even navigable by boat!

We have had the dingy down it but little else will get under the bridge in the corner of Brayford Pool.

At 12' the boat won't get as far as Lincoln anyway as it won't get through the bridge at Bardney. It should get through Langrick Bridge as a Sealine 420 we know can squeeze under depending on river levels and his air draft is 14'11" according to the specs for his boat.
 
There are not many to choose from.

If Boston he is fine.

No chance if he intends heading through Lincoln to Brayford or Burton Waters!
 
Cantata said:
You changing boat, oldgit?
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Deposit taken.
Boat off up to Boston as soon as purchasers can rustle up a Ferry Skipper.
Put an offer in for another boat.Broker promised to get back within 24 hours,had to ring him a few days later to find out whats going in.
Still waiting for an indication of sellers reaction.
Of to Essex in morning to check out another couple of prospective purchases.
Want similar boat but quicker.
Fred
 
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