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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 […]