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Sad to hear that News about MM.

Freshwater draft now increased to 2.2m

The maximum draft is still 2.0m freshwater. Crinan sea lock is currently open three hours either side of high tide The sluices at locks 12 and 13 are now only operated by canal staff. Transit times from Ardrishaig to Crinan were 7 hours on Thursday and 8,5 hours on Friday. These were boats ready to ...

Sea lock restrictions have been lifted but the fresh water maximum draft remains at 2.0m.(1.9m sea water).

Donald, The persons I consider as "proper pilots" are not exclusively on that website. The two of us give great customer service and aim to make the transit as smooth and enjoyable as possible within the constraints of the operational factors on the canal. There is a good reason why our cu...

Corona. That's not good for the proper pilots. I always send a booking confirmation text which includes the price.

Corona,

All your observations are spot on.

Joe has been piloting for many years now so really knows the canal. If you can't get Joe then you might try www.crinanpilots.uk who pilot 7 days a week. Transiting the canal has been slower than usual at the bottom of the Dunardry flight this year. Due to the water shortage there are restrictions at...