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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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May 26
5 Tips to Keep a Narrowboat Cool in Summer

Anyone that has spent any time on a narrowboat will know they can get cold in winter, but more often than not they can get too hot in Summer.  With the hot weather season approaching it will start to heat-up.  Here are some tips on how to keep a narrowboat cool in summer: Moor in […]

May 21
Do you need a licence for a narrowboat?

Yes, you need a licence to live on a narrowboat in the UK. The Canal & River Trust (CRT) is the body responsible for licensing boats on the UK’s inland waterways. The type of licence you need will depend on how you use your boat. If you use your boat for your own private use, […]

May 02
Do you pay council tax living on a narrowboat?

With the cost of living crises and increasing interest rates, living on a narrowboat is increasingly becoming a popular alternative to traditional bricks and motor.  Whether or not you pay council tax living on a narrowboat depends on a number of factors, including: The type of mooring you are on. If you are on a […]