A narrowboat or narrow boat is a boat of a distinctive design, made to fit the narrow canals of the united kingdom. a narrowboat must be under 7 feet (2.13 m) wide (most modern boats are usually produced to a maximum of 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) wide).. Canal & river trust is a charity registered with the charity commission no. 1146792 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england & wales no. 7807276.. The canal should not be confused with singelgracht canal, which became the outer limit of the city during the dutch golden age in the 17th century. herengracht. herengracht (patricians' canal or lords' canal) is the first of the three major canals in the city centre of amsterdam..
Canal boats, also known as narrowboats (and sometimes incorrectly referred to as barges or longboats) are easy to drive and suitable for the whole family. each canal boat has heating, a well equipped galley, a toilet, shower and comfy beds to sleep in overnight.. The canal boat network has been maintained and, in places, renovated, providing a fantastic boating holiday destination. from the norfolk broads to the river thames, a huge network in the midlands and key connecting routes across the country from scotland to somerset, there are plenty of destinations to choose from.. Packet boats . packet boats came in different sizes, but the most common size was 60-80 feet long by just over 14 feet wide. all featured the same basic accommodations: a multipurpose room which served as lounge, dining room, and sleeping room (with a curtain to separate the ladies and men), and a kitchen..
