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 | |||
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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 |