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Searching for a narrowboat can be a tiresome process. There are multiple brokers, private sellers, marinas and even hire companies selling boats. On Narrowboats.uk you can search and compare narrowboats from the UK’s top narrowboat brokers, dealers and private sellers all in one place.
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No, you do not need a licence to drive a narrowboat on the canals in England and Wales. However, you do need to have a boat licence, which is issued by the Canal & River Trust. The boat licence is required for all boats, regardless of whether they have a motor or not. It costs […]
The cost of a new narrowboat can vary depending on the size, features, and build quality. However, you can expect to pay anywhere from £50,000 to £150,000 for a new narrowboat. Here is a breakdown of the average costs of new narrowboats: £50,000 – £70,000: Basic narrowboats with a small amount of space and basic […]
As with a house or a car, a narrowboat can unfortunately also be repossessed. They can be repossessed for a number of reasons, but more often than not it is bankruptcy of a business or person. With most repossessions the financial organisation taking ownership have no interest in the narrowboat at all and simply want […]
