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Title: any height restrictions on Glasgow to Edinborough route
Post by: David on Feb 01, 2024, 05:18 PM
I am hoping to take a Halmatic Rogger 35 Sailing Boat from West to East Coast of Scotland via the Glasgow Edinborough route.
Length and Beam should be no problem.
I estimate Height clearance with rigging down at about 12ft.
Does any one know if that would be possible?

Any Comment Welcome.

David
Title: any height restrictions on Glasgow to Edinborough route
Post by: Stephen Atty on Feb 01, 2024, 05:35 PM
I don't think anyone will know - I don't think Scottish Canals publish dimension restrictions
Title: any height restrictions on Glasgow to Edinborough route
Post by: Shultzy on Feb 01, 2024, 11:08 PM
According to [https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/boating/canal-travel/union-canal-skippers-guide]
You are out of luck as the Maximum headroom is  2.7m (8ft 10in)

Helix Cut and Sealock:

    Maximum boat length: 20.47m (67ft)
    Width/Beam: 5m (16ft 4in)
    Channel depth: 1.8m (6ft)
    Maximum headroom: 3m (9ft 10in)

Union Canal and The Falkirk Wheel:

    Lock length: 21.3m (70ft)
    Width: 3.5m (11ft 6in)
    Channel depth: 1.06m (3ft 6in)
    Maximum headroom: 2.7m (8ft 10in)

The Falkirk Wheel Locks:

    Channel depth: 1.5m (5ft)
    Maximum headroom: 2.7m (8ft 10in)

Forth & Clyde:

    Maximum boat length: 19.2m (63ft)*
    Width/Beam: 6m (19ft 6in)
    Channel depth: 1.83m (6ft)
    Maximum headroom: 3m (9ft 10in)

*Depending on their hull shape, slightly longer vessels may be accommodated. Call 07810 794 467 when planning passage.
Forth & Clyde Canal, Glasgow branch:

    Maximum boat length: 19.2m (63ft)
    Width/Beam: 5.02m (16ft 6in)
    Channel depth: 1.4m (4ft 6in)
    Maximum headroom: 3m (9ft 10in)

Golden Jubilee Lock: (Lock 3: Forth & Clyde Canal into basin)

    Length: 21.30m (70ft)
    Width/Beam: 3.83m (12ft 6in)
    Channel depth: 1.5m (5ft)
    Maximum headroom: 2.74m (9ft)
Title: any height restrictions on Glasgow to Edinborough route
Post by: Stephen Atty on Feb 08, 2024, 08:37 PM
Can we get those put into the main database?
Title: any height restrictions on Glasgow to Edinborough route
Post by: Shultzy on Feb 09, 2024, 06:12 PM
I've added them.
Title: any height restrictions on Glasgow to Edinborough route
Post by: Stephen Atty on Feb 11, 2024, 09:15 PM
That's great - thanks