Category: Money

The cost of blacking a narrowboat can vary significantly depending on several factors: Length of the boat: Longer boats will naturally cost more. Condition of the hull: If the hull requires extensive preparation or repairs before blacking, the cost will increase. Type of blacking: There are generally two types of blacking available. Bitumin and Two […]

A narrowboat survey is a professional inspection of a narrowboat, typically carried out before purchasing one. It helps to identify any potential problems with the boat, such as structural damage, engine issues, or electrical problems. This information can be used to negotiate the purchase price or to decide whether to proceed with the purchase at […]

Whether or not you need a TV licence on a narrowboat depends on how you use it. If you live on the narrowboat and use any device to watch or record live TV or catch up TV on BBC iPlayer, you need a TV licence. This includes devices such as: Televisions Laptops Tablets Mobile phones […]

Ex-hire and holiday narrowboats can be a great option when buying a canal boat. They are usually extremely well maintained as well as regularly serviced and looked after. So, where can you find and buy these narrowboats? The top tier brokerages don’t always like shout about the holiday boats they are selling on. Narrowboat hire […]

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 […]

The cost of a narrowboat mooring can vary depending on a number of factors, including the location, the size of the boat, and the type of mooring. Location: Moorings in popular areas, such as the Cotswolds or the Peak District are likely to be more expensive than moorings in less popular areas.  Inner city moorings […]

The cost of narrowboat insurance varies depending on a number of factors, including: The value of your narrowboat – more expensive boats will cost more to insure. Your age and driving experience – older boaters with more experience are likely to get cheaper quotes. The length of your policy – short term insurance periods are […]

How much does a narrowboat cost?  This is a question I get asked a lot from eager buyers looking to purchase their first narrowboat.  Most people see narrowboats every day on the canals and waterways of England, but it’s not until you actually start thinking about owning one do you start to think about their […]