Boat Transit Ready Reckoner

This provides the ability for you to discover what the price would be for different licences. Once you know what you are looking for, please contact the local office and we'll be pleased to do the rest!

  • Caledonian Canal - 01463 725500
  • Crinan Canal - 01546 603210
  • Lowland Canals - 0141 332 6936
Boat Transit Ready Reckoner

Enter Boat Dimensions

Definitions:

  • LOA means the length overall of the boat, including fenders, bowsprits, davits, tenders, rudders and any other extension fore and / or aft of the boat
  • Draught means the boat depth below the waterline
  • Beam means the width of the boat (including fenders)
  • Air draught means the boat height above the waterline

 

  • Note: Air draught can be reduced by stepping masts, LOA can be reduced by retracting bowsprits
  • Note: Ensure you adjust your draught for fresh water (by adding 0.1m per metre of draught)

Top tips

  • Do you supply water points?
    Yes but you must bring your own hose as we do not supply these.
  • How can I make passage easier?
    Share a lock with other boats to ease the workload.
  • What length of warps should I have?
    Make sure you have warps of 10 metres in length. It is best to ensure you get the stern rope ashore first and have sufficient fenders in place. Warps should have a bowline tied ready for mooring to lock side bollards.
  • When is the last locking or bridge movement?
    30 minutes before closing time. In peak summer, please allow extra time as there may well be other boats waiting to lock when you arrive. You will find the operating times on the boating pages.
  • How can I best prepare if I have not made passage before?
    Download and read the skipper's guide. If you are in any doubt, please contact the office in advance where one of our staff will be happy to help you.