Canal craning and convoy autumn 2023
Please contact the waterways team on 01392 265791 or via email to river.canal@exeter.gov.uk
Please note: Due to the logistics of the boat yard, we may ask that you crane out of the water on a date given by us.
Once we have confirmed your date you will need to call Spence Crane Hire on 01626 824645 to book your craning.
Craning dates
- October and November dates are tbc
You may wish to use any certified crane company at another time during the working week (Mon to Fri) with our agreement and with our banksman in attendance (full charges apply).
Please see below for customer craning operations and make a note of safety precautions in the interests of Health and Safety.
CONVOY DATES |
TURF LOCK IN |
HIGH WATER TURF LOCK |
HEIGHT TIDE TURF LOCK |
BRIDGE OPENING |
---|---|---|---|---|
tbc |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Please note: Convoys must leave on time in order to make the bridge opening time.
Please let us know your preferred craning, convoy and mast stepping (if required) dates as soon as possible so that we can do our best to accommodate your request.
Masts
Please check your mast, if it is over 10 metres above the water line it will not go under the M5 Bridge.
Due to time constraints we cannot unstep masts on a Saturday so please book a date with this office before your convoy to the Basin.