Pedalos!

Northern Tim · 19 September 2006, 20:58

I work for a charity and we've been looking for ways to raise some money. We started off considering a marathon, and decided it was boring. We're now looking at doing a sponsored pedalo trip from Leeds to Liverpool along the canal network (about 125 miles). Any ideas where I could get hold of a pedalo? I've tried ebay and boatsandoutboards but not come up with anything. Anybody got any ideas?

Cheers guys,
Tim.

Colin F · 19 September 2006, 21:10

contact these.......you might be able to blag a free loaner or heavily discounted one from a manufacturer.

http://www.acoloca.com/fbs/PedalBoats.htm

http://www.metroleisure.co.uk/products.htm#pedalo

http://www.swallowboats.co.uk/content/view/94/104/

Colin F · 19 September 2006, 21:13

and another

http://www.friday-ad.co.uk/AdvertDet...view%2FF115265

fred bolton · 19 September 2006, 21:19

You may not make many friends on the canal pedalos create a fair bit of wash and fishermen may lob the odd brick at you. How about a canoe? I've done the "Cheshire ring" by double canoe 5 pairs ( 10 peeps) take between 18 and 24 hours to cover approx 100 miles and negotiate about 100 locks and a few tunnels. Good luck anyway

fred bolton · 19 September 2006, 21:21

If you are set on a Pedalo how about borrowing one from an operator?

Nos4r2 · 19 September 2006, 23:11

Make sure you've got some way of clearing out the paddles too- last time I went down a canal I hit enough waterlogged wood to build a cabin. I can't imagine it being a very pleasant journey if you've got to clean out the paddles every half mile

. Canal boats just push it out of the way.

That WAS on the Worcester/Birmingham canal though.

fred bolton · 20 September 2006, 13:04

PS strictly speaking you need a BWB Licence

codprawn · 20 September 2006, 13:52

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Originally Posted by fred bolton

You may not make many friends on the canal pedalos create a fair bit of wash and fishermen may lob the odd brick at you. How about a canoe? I've done the "Cheshire ring" by double canoe 5 pairs ( 10 peeps) take between 18 and 24 hours to cover approx 100 miles and negotiate about 100 locks and a few tunnels. Good luck anyway

Who cares about wash? As long as you stick to the speed limits they don't seem to care - despite the fact the speed limit is allegedly to reduce wash......

fred bolton · 20 September 2006, 19:15

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Who cares about wash? As long as you stick to the speed limits they don't seem to care - despite the fact the speed limit is allegedly to reduce wash......

Everyone who cares about canals

wash erodes the canal banks and increases the need for dredging

Northern Tim · 20 September 2006, 19:30

Thanks for all the thought guys. I'm very aware of the need to involve British Waterways in our plans. Just need to source a boat!

Tim

Tim M · 21 September 2006, 11:16

Pedalos do not make a large wash. It's no worse then a rowing boat. I personally wouldn't fancy pedaloing 125 miles; after half an hour I am knackered.
I bought a "fleet" of commercial pedaloes recently although my plan for them never got off the ground. If you are interested I might be able to sort you out with a decent used one for not much money. PM me if you are interested.