The Black Duck canal boat operating out of March
Boat Images
Boat Layouts
Layout 1
Layout 2
Layout 3
Galley / Saloon Position: Middle
Number of Cabins: 2
On-board Facilities
Number of Showers: 2
Number of Toilets: 2
Number of Baths: 0
Information
Design : 60ft Cruiser stern narrowboat. Quiet water-cooled diesel engine with simple controls.
Features : All of our boats have full radiator central heating with hot and cold running water supplied from a 150 gallon water tank.
We also include a double filtered drinking water system. The Duck has a 2kw Inverter that supplies 240 volt electricity to certain appliances and sockets on the boat. There is carpeting in the saloon and bedroom. Also features a security box / safe.
Saloon : Free Wi-Fi, Radio CD player with USB, LCD TV and DVD player, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, 12v socket.
Kitchen : Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included.
Berths : Sleeps up to 6. Two cabins, both can either be configured as one double bed or two singles.
The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening, if required.
Wider Beds: Optional wider beds available Singles at 2ft 6" / Doubles at 4ft 6"
There are wardrobes located throughout the boat (see layout options) for storing clothes.
Freshly laundered bedding for each crew member. Additional bedding available on request. There is an additional TV in one of the bed
Bedding : Wider beds. Freshly laundered bedding is supplied for each crew member, as per your requirements. Additional bedding is available upon request. Towels are also supplied - one medium sized towel per crew member, and one hand towel per bathroom.
Bathroom : Two bathrooms complete with hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet, and shower with bi-fold door. Includes a 240v shaver socket.
Electric : 2kw Inverter that supplies 240 volt electricity to certain appliances and sockets on the boat. LED lighting throughout. 12v mobile phone charging point (please remember to bring your own car charging lead). Please note, if you decide to use any of your own electrical appliances, you do so at your own risk. LED lighting throughout
Welcome Pack : Includes: 1 bottle of washing up liquid, 1 dish cloth, 1 tea towel, 1 floor cloth, toilet roll & bin liner. Helmsman's waterproofs & umbrella.
Additional Information: The Duck class has additional 'creature comforts' such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV's, Large mirror in bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds . Bouyancy aids provided free of charge.
Holiday Routes
| Route Name | Route Type | Days | Cruising Hours | Locks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough and Ferry Meadows Country Park through the fens from March | Few Locks | 4.00 | 12.00 | 4 | |||
| Ely from March through the Fens | Few Locks | 5.00 | 18.50 | 6 | |||
| Fotheringhay and Peterborough through the fens from March | Rural | 5.00 to 8.00 | 25.00 | 18 | |||
| Wansford and the Fens from March marina | Few Locks | 5.00 | 18.00 | 10 | |||
| Cambridge the University City from March through the fens | Weeks Holiday | 8.00 | 29.50 | 10 | |||
| Huntingdon through the Fens from March | Few Locks | 8.00 | 39.00 | 16 | |||
Virtual Tour
Boat Availability
Holiday From : Friday 16th June 2023 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Monday 19th June 2023 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 3
Boat Name : Black Duck (Black Duck)
Boat Class : Duck
Start Marina : Fox's Marina (March)
County : Cambridgeshire
Was : £1,849.00
Save : £449.75
(Discount - Boat 25%)
Now £1,399.25
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Friday 16th June 2023 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 23rd June 2023 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 7
Boat Name : Black Duck (Black Duck)
Boat Class : Duck
Start Marina : Fox's Marina (March)
County : Cambridgeshire
Was : £2,689.00
Save : £649.75
(Discount - Boat 25%)
Now £2,039.25
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Monday 19th June 2023 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 23rd June 2023 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 4
Boat Name : Black Duck (Black Duck)
Boat Class : Duck
Start Marina : Fox's Marina (March)
County : Cambridgeshire
Was : £1,849.00
Save : £449.75
(Discount - Boat 25%)
Now £1,399.25
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Friday 30th June 2023 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Monday 3rd July 2023 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 3
Boat Name : Black Duck (Black Duck)
Boat Class : Duck
Start Marina : Fox's Marina (March)
County : Cambridgeshire
Was : £1,849.00
Save : £449.75
(Discount - Boat 25%)
Now £1,399.25
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Friday 30th June 2023 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 7th July 2023 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 7
Boat Name : Black Duck (Black Duck)
Boat Class : Duck
Start Marina : Fox's Marina (March)
County : Cambridgeshire
Was : £2,689.00
Save : £649.75
(Discount - Boat 25%)
Now £2,039.25
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Friday 30th June 2023 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Monday 10th July 2023 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 10
Boat Name : Black Duck (Black Duck)
Boat Class : Duck
Start Marina : Fox's Marina (March)
County : Cambridgeshire
Was : £4,538.00
Save : £1,099.50
(Discount - Boat 25%)
Now £3,438.50
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
The boat images shown depict the style of boat and may not be the actual boat offered. The colour and boat layouts may vary. If you need specific advice on boat layouts, please contact us.
The specification of boats, their accommodation, facilities and equipment in the brochure, the information provided is intended as a general guide but the Company [and/or] the Boat Owner shall not be liable in the event of any differences in the boat supplied and reserves the right to make modifications. Layout plans are for guidance only and are not to scale and may have steps which are not shown. If the hirer’s party includes any infirm persons the Hirer should make relevant enquiries at the time of booking. The Company and/or the Boat Owner reserve the right to change boat specifications without prior notice