On to Hindeloopen, another ancient town famous for its decorative boat art work rather similar to that found on the old working narrowboats of the English canals. This lock was officially measured at 20m. Snail is 21m but the lockkeeper wanted to give us a try. By the time we had attempted all the angles of attack possible we had quite an audience. It was a shame to disappoint them but there really was no way Snail could be made to fit.