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Rhapsody 60' Cruiser Stern Narrowboat for sale

£ 76,995.00

Rhapsody 60' Cruiser Stern Narrowboat for sale
Rhapsody is a beautifully fitted, reverse layout boat from Orchard Marine Boat Builders. She exhibits excellent attention to detail and has been well maintained and cared for by its current owner. Rhapsody has a spacious and modern fit out. Featuring a Morso Mulitfuel Stove, Webasto Diesel Heater, Washing Machine and excellent storage. For more information visit www.ashbycanalcentre.co.uk/boat-sales
Category: Narrowboats, Semi Traditional

City: Nuneaton

Built: 2011

Length: 60 ft

Country: England
£ 76,995.00

Questions to ask when buying a Semi-Traditional Narrowboat

What is a Semi-Traditional Narrowboat?

The semi-traditional narrowboat is commonly referred to as a “Semi-trad” and is a modern-day version of the traditional style narrowboat. They are a very popular choice of narrowboat and are a good compromise between Traditional and Cruiser sterns. These have the looks of a traditional stern with the space of a Cruiser.
They benefit from having a slightly larger stern deck, which enables between 2 and 6 people to be in this area at any one time, making them a more sociable boat for cruising. This style is a popular choice for families and boaters who have dogs, as the passengers are in a defined closed in area. Due to this additional outdoor seating area, you do however lose some living space within the boat.
A big advantage of a semi-traditional design is that the steerer can stand inside the seating area and this will offer some protection from the weather.

What length of semi-traditional narrowboat should you buy?

The semi-traditional narrow boats come in a variety of different lengths. It is advisable to get a good understanding of all the different lengths available so you can get a good feel of the boats size. The length of the boat is an important factor as this will determine where you can cruise, your mooring costs, how much your insurance will be and will also affect your maintenance bills. Hiring a semi-traditional narrow boat will give you a good idea of what it is like to live on one and if it is for you before you buy and own your own.

What is your budget?

Semi-traditional narrow boats can vary wildly in price and prices will differ depending on size, age and condition. Think about whether you are after a restoration project, something pristine or top of the range and do a bit of research to get an idea of what the sort of semi-traditional narrowboat you are looking for cost.

What are the estimated running costs of owning a semi traditional narrowboat?

Besides the actual boat itself, you will encounter several additional costs, depending on how you use your boat. Below is a list of some of the running costs that you will need to factor in when buying a semi-traditional narrowboat:

Canal and river trust licenses
Boat Safety Scheme
Insurance
Canal boat maintenance
Canal and river trust licenses
Mooring fees
Fuel
Heating
Council tax

Where will you moor your semi-traditional narrowboat?

To live on a boat, you need to be constantly cruising or have a residential mooring. Residential moorings can be hard to find as they are in short supply, so it is advisable to investigate these before you buy your boat.
Narrowboats can moor almost anywhere alongside canal towpaths. But nearly all of these mooring places are short-term meaning that no boat can stay there for more than a few days, two weeks at most.

Has the boat had a recent a survey?

When buying a second-hand semi traditional narrowboat of any kind, it is highly recommended that you conduct a professional survey on the boat. This should be done by a qualified marine surveyor and will show any potential maintenance issues, faults on the hull and with the boat’s internal systems and will highlight any issues the boat may have so you have peace of mind that you know exactly what you are buying.
It can also help you to negotiate the price and will be useful with insurance companies, some of whom will not insure a narrowboat without understanding its condition.

Where can you buy a semi traditional narrowboat from?

The first place to go when looking to buy a narrowboat is the internet; you will find hundreds of narrowboats for sale on the internet either through private sellers, dealers or brokers.
Buying through a private seller or dealer has its advantages as you will always get more information on the true nature and quirks of a boat from the owner themselves and they are often more flexible. Avoid private sellers and dealers that do not have a credible reputation.
Alternatively, you can use a brokerage company. Reputable brokers will have a great deal of experience in buying narrowboats for customers, enabling them to detect a good deal when they see one. They will also have a variety of boats in one location and they can help to make the buying process as stress free as possible.
Find a good broker either through by checking their advertisements or through recommendation from previous customers.
Buying a used boat can be a good idea for boaters with experience.

What documents and paperwork will you need to buy a semi-traditional narrowboat?

Having all the correct paperwork in place when you buy your narrowboat is especially important. This includes ownership papers, insurance, boat safety certificate etc. Make sure you have all of these in place when you buy.

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