Wheelchair Boat

I'm looking at party barges and would appreciate some first hand knowledge about the accessibility issue...being in a wheeichair myself I need some feedback on the in's an outs, do's & don'ts with party barge/pontoon boats and 300lb wheelchair not including me.

So if you or someone you know has dealt with this situation please let me know...thanks.

I agree with Tom above. Just make sure that when you do purchase a pontoon, that the deck is big enough that you will be able to move around in the wheelchair. Most pontoons are large enough to hold 12+ people, so I do not think that you will have a problem with the weight of the wheelchair.

2007-06-06 15:24:28 by cwgman2003

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A friend of mine is having a canalboat built, and would be interested to hear from anyone who has similarly done so.

i dont remember the name, i moved away about 4 years ago, but used to work at princess yachts, in billing, northamptonshire, and there was a large canal boat there, built for disabled people. it didnt belong to the delersihp, they just stored it, but might be worth giving them a call, and finding out who it is that owns it.

2006-12-27 06:46:53 by bluecanaldog

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I want to take my nephew out on my Ranger 20' Bass boat and was wondering if there are any precautions I should take. He is 25 years old veteran of war in Iraq and been in a chair since 2004. He has amazing upper body strength but he has no legs. He loves to bass fish and I would love to take him on a nice fishing trip to Lake Texoma. Are there any of you with experience in mobility impaired boating and fishing and if so, what do I do to make a safe enjoyable trip.

Thanks for all help.
He hasn't enough leg stub to buckle in a seat harness so what the heck now. He wants to go on an 80mph boat ride and who can blame him.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a good place to start.
Also the ADA.
I know there are associations for mobility impaired sailors out there that are worth a search.
Main thing is to get him out there safely & let him enjoy the water.
Best regards to both of you

2007-05-22 17:01:35 by billy b

Price: $16.98

Where are you wanting to be? There are a number of organisations who will hire you a canal boat which is specifically modified for disabled use.

In Scotland try Seagull Trust Cruises. web site below. They have a hire boat at Falkirk.

Elsewhere in England and Wales you will need to Google using "disabled boat hire" or similar

2009-04-07 10:52:10 by jonathan j

yes!!! have fun and enjoy your time :)

2009-09-10 21:17:51 by Ken