Self-Skippered Rentals Explore the Erie Canal

Self-Skippered
Rentals

Explore the Erie Canal

“The Mid-Lakes Navigation staff does an excellent
job from the very first point of contact up to the
last day when returning the boat.”
- TripAdvisor review

You’re the Captain of your own comfortable, easy-to-operate
Lockmaster Canalboat. Cruise for a few days or a full week.

Call or visit our website for additional information
Mid-Lakes Navigation Co., Ltd.

11 Jordan St., PO Box 61, Skaneateles, NY 13152 • 315-685-8500 • 800-545-4318 • midlakesnav.com, [email protected]
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Your Erie Canal What do you want to know?
Vacation Begins Here!
Designed and built by Mid-Lakes for the New
Mid-Lakes Marina in Macedon near Rochester York State Canals, your Lockmaster canalboat blends
rugged steel construction with a thoughtful interior
design for a sturdy and comfortable vessel.

No experience? Don’t worry! The boats are
simple and the canal system is boater-friendly. Our
courteous and skilled crew will be ready to answer any
questions you may have on your journey.

Relax. We’ve planned carefully so you can enjoy
your vacation. If the unexpected should happen, we’re
only a phone call away.

Lake Ontario Oswego PhCBoareuengiwhxedrteonnoy “The boat itself was a marvel of compactness, fully
Fulton furnished, We’re already talking about next year.”
Erie Canal Sylvan Beach What’s the Erie Canal like?
Oswego Canal
Rochester • Some bridges are low, just like in the song. They’ll lift for you!
HBorSollpeceyknpcoertrPpoittrst ford • The locks are fun; we’ll show you the ropes.
Albion Newark Baldwinsville • You set the pace and the route.
MMedidiLndoalecpkoprotrtNoTrothnTaownaanwdaanda • Each canal town has a unique personality.
Fairport Lyons Clyde • Make friends at taverns, parks and farm markets.
• Visit museums, hike or bike the towpath, fish or swim.
PMaalmceydraon Erie Canal Syracuse
Where do we tie up at night?
Seneca Falls Cayuga-Seneca Canal
• Canal villages have public docks with shopping and dining.
Western/Central Cayuga • The locks are like parks with places to tie up.
• You can even anchor in a secluded spot along the banks.
Geneva Waterloo Union Springs • We’ll send you lots of information.

New York’s How are the Lockmasters equipped?
Canals
Departure Location • Diesel engine with single-lever control.
• Electric bow thruster.
Ithaca • 12V DC for refrigerator, lights and pumps.
Watkins Glen • A 120V inverter supplies outlets for your cell phone and laptop.
• Shore power connection automatically provides 20 amp 120V.
Erie Canal West of Macedon • 100-gallon fresh water tank with pressurized hot water system.
• Propane oven and 2 or 3 burner stove, electric fridge.
• Shopping, dining in Fairport and Pittsford • Central heat.
• Lift bridges at many ports along the way • Louvered windows with full screens plus hatch screens.
• Water Fall Park at Holley • Full safety and operating equipment.
• Corn Hill Landing in Rochester
• Historic 1861 five-lock flight at Lockport What is included?
• North Tonawanda, the western end of the canal
Cayuga-Seneca Canal • More than enough fuel for a week.
• Bed and bath linens, dishes and kitchenware.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life” bridge in Seneca Falls • Bikes for exploring towns and trails.
• Trinity Church at Van Cleef Lake • Comprehensive orientation and boat driving lesson.
• 50-foot double locks at Seneca Falls • Our professional staff cleans and services your Lockmaster.
• National Women’s Hall of Fame • Free parking for your car while you are cruising.
• Waterloo, birthplace of Memorial Day
• Seneca Lake State Park

Erie Canal East of Macedon

• Historic Palmyra Phelps General Store
• Richmond Aqueduct
• Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
• Baldwinsville, fine dining, open air concerts

Lockmaster Layouts Introducing the Harriet H. Wiles!

Lockmaster 33/34 The “newest” member of our fleet offers a
selection of extra features for a bit of luxury on
Cushioned Bench
your next adventure.

The Canadice, Hemlock, Onondaga and Oneida are perfect
for a couple or young family. Each features a private cabin
with a double berth, one head and shower. The kids can bunk
in the traditional pipe bunks (lower is twin size, upper is
smaller) in the galley/living area or on the cushioned benches
in the canvas-enclosed bow.

Lockmaster 41

Cushioned Bench Futon Refrig-
erator

Twin Bunks Double The Harriet H. Wiles undergoes the transformation
Berth from an earlier Lockmaster design to a first-of-
its-kind, high-end canalboat at our Skaneateles
The Skaneateles II and Cayuga each offer one double-berth boatworks.
cabin and one cabin with bunk beds as well as additional
sleeping in the living area, a spacious galley, two heads and a Extra Features
shower. Each has a canvas-enclosed bow area with cushioned • Perfect for one couple and a guest or two
benches. • Enclosed pilot house
• A/C (when connected to shore power)
Lockmaster 42 • Queen size bed in master suite
• Large (for a boat!) master bath
CBuesnhciohned Head Head Seat • Flat screen TV/DVD player
• Microwave
Dinette/ Helm • Coffee maker
Settee

Galley Berth Berth Tiller
Seat
Fridge
Below

The Seneca, Canandaigua, Okeechobee and Otisco II have
two double-berth cabins along with additional sleeping in the
living area, a spacious galley, two heads, shower and canvas-
enclosed bow area with cushioned benches.

“The kids (11 and 8) loved the bunk beds. The boat “By chance, the rest of the Mid-Lakes fleet docked
was very clean and well maintained.” with us at Fairport, and I had a chance to see that
they were all kept to the same standard.”

Charter Rates “Matt gave us a very thorough and enjoyable
orientation. Very impressed with the boat - clean,
Mid-May to Mid-October comfortable well laid out. A pleasure to run!”
3 Nights 4 Nights 7 Nights
Lockmaster 33/34 $1625 $1725 $2500
Lockmaster 41/42 $1875 $2025 $3200
Harriet H. Wiles N/A N/A $3000*

Includes fuel, tolls, orientation and cleaning. Subject to NYS sales tax.

Charter Schedule

3 Night Charters Friday to Monday or Saturday to Tuesday
4 Night Charters Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday
7 Night Charters Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday
* Harriet H. Wiles charters from Saturday to Saturday
• Charter begins at 2:00 p.m. on the day of departure with

your orientation.
• Charter ends at 9:00 a.m. on the return day. Please

vacate the vessel in neat condition by that time.
• The vessel is returned to the point of departure.

Charter Details “It’s fun to dock at small towns along the canal and
we really enjoyed our side trip to Rochester.”
CHARTER RESERVATIONS: A reservation is made with a deposit of 50% using
check or credit card. Balance is due 60 days prior to day of departure. “Our canal boat was very easy to handle, and anyone
we met at the Mid Lakes Marina was friendly,
CHARTER PERIOD: See CHARTER SCHEDULE for start and return times. knowledgable and ready to help.”

CANCELLATION FEE: These charges apply to cancellations within the periods Mid-Lakes Navigation Co., Ltd. reserves the right to cancel any cruise, change
schedules and available routes, and substitute vessels at any time without prior
shown: notice and is not liable for any expense incurred due to cancellations or delays.

Fewer than 45 days prior to charter 100% of fare

46-90 days prior to charter 50% of fare

90 or more days prior to charter 15% of fare

Trip cancellation insurance is available through third party vendors.

SECURITY/DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A $500 refundable deposit by check or credit card
will be held by Mid-Lakes until after the charter.

INSURANCE: Liability coverage is required. Your homeowner’s policy may cover
you, or choose ours for $75 per boat per week or part week.

RESTRICTIONS: Mid-Lakes Navigation Co., reserves the right to restrict cruising
on Cayuga, Seneca and Oneida Lakes and Lake Ontario.

BOAT CLEANING: Our professional staff cleans each Lockmaster before every
charter.

PETS: One Lockmaster 33’ and one Lockmaster 41’ are available for your small,
well-behaved dog. A $300 fee is required. Please call to discuss your pet.