New Canal Link

**Waterways** · 03-27-2009

Only six boats a day in each direction will be allowed through the assisted sections. The main limiting factor will be the number of berths available on the mooring pontoons. If more boats were allowed through each day there would not be enough moorings available.

Boats will be able to moor at Salthouse Dock for up to 14 days. Water and electricity will be available on the pontoons. There will be no mooring charge.

**Kev** · 03-27-2009

They are gonna have to make more available. Simplez

**gregs dad** · 03-27-2009

Originally Posted by 18stanley

Well said,Kev! I think quite a few folks viewing these pics are saying the same
thing. I think Joe must have already got one, judging by all the brilliant
photos we're getting. It's a wonderful show, it has to be said.
Stan H.

No I`m afraid not, I have to rely on a train to Sandhills station,up the lane to Sandhills Bridge then walk the canal to the locks,then across to the mobile cafe outside the old tobacco warehouse for a cup of tea and a mars bar. Then through the dock gates if they are open, on to the Pierhead.

**gregs dad** · 03-27-2009

Originally Posted by Howie

You can get one from the Liverpool Boat Co Ltd - the largest canal boat builder in the UK.

They are now Collingwood boat builders of Townsend St. Here`s a shell of a narrow boat in their yard.
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**taffy** · 03-27-2009

Originally Posted by Kev

Fabulous views Joe. What a unique way to view areas of our city! I need a boat!

I'm sure I saw some canal boats being made down Blackburne St in GARSTON, Kev. Perhaps they'll give you a discount for being local.

**ChrisGeorge** · 03-27-2009

Originally Posted by Norm NZ

"Great Pictures! as usual Joe, Thanks.

Hear! Hear!

Chris

**scouse smurf** · 03-27-2009

As cool as it is, does anyone else think there's a bit too much concrete ?

It reminds me of the water system in america u see used in movie car chases. Just having a quick look online, it could be the Owens Valley Aqueduct.

That's the only disappointment I've got with the canal link, they could have at least painted it

**gregs dad** · 03-28-2009

Why not buy a boat Kev, convert it to a canal bus and ferry our local neighbouring towns and villages into the heart of Liverpool One for a shopping spree. Remember some Manchester United fans travel to their home games on a Resturant barge.

**Kev** · 03-28-2009

Plenty of Stag Doos hire these narrow boats in Oxford and other places.

**Spike** · 03-28-2009

Originally Posted by Max

Love the canal, but i would be put off by the sights you have to see before getting to the Pier Head and Albert Dock.

Max it goes through Stanley Dock, massive history to see there.

Not sure if this has been posted?

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/...2534-23020367/

Worth a look

**Spike** · 03-28-2009

Brilliant Photos Joe, Keep it up mate

**Cyon** · 03-28-2009

It's a business waiting to happen. I'll haul me rowing boat down there tomorrow and taxi people a quid a mile!

**Max** · 03-28-2009

Originally Posted by Spike

Max it goes through Stanley Dock, massive history to see there.

Not sure if this has been posted?

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/...2534-23020367/

Worth a look

Yeah and Stanley dock looks rundown from most of North Liverpool.

**Kev** · 03-28-2009

That's an excellent video!

**gregs dad** · 03-28-2009

That was Fred the weather mans trip.Glad to see the professionals suffer with sun flare as well.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/...0498447d_o.jpg
This one was postcard of the day in fridays Daily Post