The virtually finished version, just need some new coach bolts and we're done
Whilst we moored at Fenny Stratford, Richard took it upon himself to remove the rudder on the butty and insert another section of wood to make it wider. Steering would, therefore, be improved and also we could properly trial towing the butty on a short line, rather than cross strapping it.
Outstanding scenery all the way along this stretch
Towing on a short line improves fuel efficiency, as the big boat isn't fighting the butty for water. I steer the butty slightly to one side to keep out of the prop wash and she she seems to respond beautifully!
We had a go 'cross strapped', at first just to see if the steering was better, then dropped the butty onto a short line
The rudder is heavier, obviously, with the new piece of wood in, but the butty glides around bends so easily now.
Coming up the 3 locks at Soulbury
We moored overnight in some shade at Soulbury, as the heat soured, then brought the boats up through the 3 locks in the morning.
Approaching Old Linslade and another blind bend!
We had decided to moor for the weekend at The Globe pub on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard.
From here we can easily travel to our next festival next Saturday at Linslade Linslade Canal Festival 2013
All set up ready for the crowds! Hopefully, I will have some stock left for 'Linslade' and I haven't done this weekend yet! The pub gets so busy - it's like being at the seaside. Running out of stock fast..........
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