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Eastern Caravans for sale

£ 29,500.00

Eastern Caravans for sale
Songbird is a 30ft Cruiser Stern built by Eastern Caravans in 2006.She has 2+2 berths, a fixed double bed, bathroom, galley and a spacious saloon.Honda 15hp outboard engine.Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Galley, Bathroom, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: Double bed with storage underneath, cupboard, shelf, curtains, carpet tiles.Galley: GG2200 Vanette oven & grill, 4000/2 Vanette hob, sink & drainer, work surfaces, Waeco cool box, kettle, mirror, blinds, carpet tiles.Bathroom: Shower cubicle with shower curtain, drop down wash basin, porta potti, mirror.Saloon: Bench seating, stove, JVC radio/cd, Cello tv, shelves, mirror, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 30ft Cruiser SternSteel Specifications : 10mm/6mm/4mmLength : 30ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 1ft 8 inchesBuilder : Eastern CaravansFit Out : Eastern CaravansBerths : 2+2Toilet : Porta PottiEngine : Honda Outboard 4 strokeEngine HP : 15Engine Hours : Not StatedGear Box : N/ALast Engine Service : Not StatedBowthruster : NoBatteries : Not StatedDiesel Tank Capacity : PetrolWater Tank Capacity : Not StatedWaste Tank Capacity : N/AHeating : StoveWater Heating : NoElectrics : 12vBlacking : Not StatedAnodes : Not StatedBoat Safety Certificate : 15th August 2027Recreational Craft Directive : Not StatedInsulation : Not StatedHeadroom : Bedroom: 6ft 3 inches, Galley: 6ft 8 inches, Bathroom: 6ft 4 inches, Saloon: 6ft 7 inches (All measurements are approximate)Additional Information : Some windows show some water damage
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 30' ft

Country: England
£ 29,500.00

Brummagen for sale

£ 24,950.00

Brummagen for sale
Squirrel is a 30ft Brummagen narrowboat built and fitted out in 1983.She was originally a tug but had a steel conversion to make a forward cabin.The boat has lovely ambience and character. Squirrel was over plated in 2009.3 berths, Vetus engine.Layout: Stern, Boatman’s Cabin, Galley, Toilet Closet, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Boatman’s Cabin: Epping stove, bench seating, traditional drop down bed, drawers, cupboards, shelf, mat.Galley: C.F Parker baby cooker, sink & drainer, cupboards, shelves, mirror.Toilet Closet: Porta Potti, showerSaloon: Meos tv, Electrolux gas & 12v fridge, cupboard, mirror, rug, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 30ft Traditional SternBoat Build Date : 1983Steel Specifications : 6mm/5mm/3mm/3mm (Over plated in 2009)Length : 30ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 1ft 9 inchesBuilder : Brummagem BoatsFit Out : Brummagen BoatsBerths : 3Toilet : Porta Potti, showerEngine : Vetus M3.10Engine HP : 20Engine Hours : Not StatedGear Box : Hurth 50 2RLast Engine Service : April 2023Bowthruster : NoBatteries : 1 Starter, 1 DomesticDiesel Tank Capacity : 113 litresWater Tank Capacity : 340 litresWaste Tank Capacity : Not ApplicableHeating : Classic EppingWater Heating : Calorifier off the engineElectrics : 12vBlacking : Not StatedAnodes : Not StatedBoat Safety Certificate : 28th March 2025Recreational Craft Directive : Not ApplicableInsulation : RockwoolHeadroom : Boatman\'s Cabin: 6ft, Galley: 6ft, Toilet Closet: 5ft 6 inches, Saloon: 6ft (All measurements are aproximate).Additional Information : Fire extinguishers, fire blanket, lifebuoy, boat pole, mooring stakes, hammer, windlass.
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 30' ft

Country: England
£ 24,950.00

Aintree for sale

£ 59,995.00

Aintree for sale
The Big Eezy is a lovely 40ft Cruiser Stern built by Aintree Boats in 2019.She has a conventional layout with 4 berths berths, Beta 30hp engine, pram hood, cratch cover.Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: 2 berths with drawers underneath, Bush tv, cupboards, blinds.Bathroom: Shower enclosure, Thetford cassette toilet, wash basin & vanity unit, mirror, blinds, rug.Galley: Thetford Duplex oven & grill, Thetford inline 3 burner hob, Shoreline 12v fridge, cupboards, worktops, side hatch.Saloon: L shaped seating converting to a double berth, Salamander Hobbit 4kw stove, Polaroid tv, tables, cupboard, blinds, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 40ft Cruiser SternBoat Build Date : 2019Steel Specifications : 10m/6mm/4mm/4mmLength : 40ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 1ft 7 inchesBuilder : Aintree BoatsFit Out : Aintree BoatsBerths : 4Toilet : Thetford Cassette C220Engine : BetaEngine HP : 30Engine Hours : 370Gear Box : PRM 90Last Engine Service : Not StatedBowthruster : NoBatteries : 1 Starter, 2 DomesticsDiesel Tank Capacity : 100 LitresWater Tank Capacity : 325 LitresWaste Tank Capacity : Not ApplicableHeating : Eberspacher, Salamander Hobbit 4kw stove stoveWater Heating : Eberspacher, calorifier off the engineElectrics : 12v/240v, Victron Multiplus Compact 1200w inverter/charger, galvanic isolatorBlacking : 2019Anodes : 2019Boat Safety Certificate : 25th September 2027Insulation : SprayfoamHeadroom : 6ft 8 inches, Corridor: 6ft 4 inches (Corridor Width: 1ft 6 inches)Additional Information : Navigation lights, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, buoyancy aid, lifebuoy, anchor, boat pole, boat hook, boarding plank, fenders, mooring stakes, hammer, windlass, shoreline.
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 40' ft

Country: England
£ 59,995.00

Ledgard Bridge for sale

£ 42,000.00

Ledgard Bridge for sale
The Wanderer is a 40ft Cruiser narrowboat built by Ledgard Bridge Boatbuilders in 1998.She has been very well looked after by her current owner and the vessel is in excellent condition.A survey from September 2022 is available.Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: Double bed with drawers underneath, cupboard, carpet, curtains, radiator.Bathroom: Walk through with shower enclosure, wash basin & vanity unit, pump out toilet, razor point, radiator.Galley: Vanette GG7000 oven & grill, Vanette 4000/2 hob, Shoreline 12v fridge, cupboards, drawers, blinds, carpet, clock, barometer.Saloon: Bench seating converting to a double berth, cupboards, 2 radiators, carpet, curtains, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 40ft Cruiser SternBoat Build Date : 1998Steel Specifications : 10m/6mm/4mm/4mmLength : 40ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 1ft 8 inchesBuilder : Ledgard Bridge BoatsFit Out : Not StatedBerths : 4Toilet : Jabsco button flush pump OutEngine : BetaEngine HP : 28Engine Hours : Not StatedGear Box : Newage PRM 120Last Engine Service : 22nd October 2022Bowthruster : NoBatteries : 1 Starter, 4 DomesticsDiesel Tank Capacity : Not StatedWater Tank Capacity : Not StatedWaste Tank Capacity : Not StatedHeating : Alde Gas (Serviced October 2023)Water Heating : Calorifier off the engineElectrics : 12v/240v, Heart Freedom 20 inverter/charger, 2 solar panels (80w each), MPPT solar controller, galvanic isolator, Adverc battery management system,Blacking : 14th September 2022Anodes : Checked September 2022Boat Safety Certificate : 19th October 2026Insulation : PolystyreneHeadroom : Bedroom: 6ft 2 inches, Bathroom: 6ft 2 inches, Galley: 6ft 4 inches, Saloon: 6ft 4 inchesAdditional Information : Cratch cover, tonneau cover, carbon monoxide alarm, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, anchor, boat pole, boat hook, boarding plank, fenders, mooring stakes, hammer, windlass, chains, hooks.
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 40' ft

Country: England
£ 42,000.00

Severn Valley for sale

£ 42,500.00

Severn Valley for sale
Idono is a very well cared for 40ft Semi Traditional narrowboat built by Severn Valley Boats in 1993.She was repainted in 2019.Windows replaced 2019.New fitout between 2014 & 2019.2 berths, Mitsubishi engine.Layout: Stern, Bedroom Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: Double Bed with 6 drawers underneath, cupboard, shelf, curtains, carpet.Bathroom: Thetford cassette toilet, Morco D61B instantaneous water heater, bath, wash basin & vanity unit, towel rail, cupboard, mirror, blinds.Galley: Thetford Caprice MKIII cooker, Waeco 12v fridge, sink & drainer, work surfaces, drawers, cupboards, shelf, curtains.Saloon: Bench seat with drawers underneath, single seat, Boatman stove, cupboard, tables, carpet, curtains, Radio/CD/MP3 player, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 40ft Semi TraditionalSteel Specifications : 6mm/6mm/5mm/4mmLength : 40ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 2ft 4 inchesBuilder : Severn Valley BoatsFit Out : OwnerBerths : 2Toilet : CassetteEngine : MitsubishiEngine HP : Not StatedEngine Hours : Not StatedGear Box : Newage PRMLast Engine Service : Not StatedBowthruster : NoBatteries : 1 Starter, 2 DomesticsDiesel Tank Capacity : Not StatedWater Tank Capacity : Not StatedWaste Tank Capacity : Not ApplicableHeating : StoveWater Heating : Morco D-61B instanaeous water heaterElectrics : 12v/240v, Waeco PerfectCHARGE IU252A battery chargeBlacking : 2019Anodes : Checked 2019Boat Safety Certificate : 19th October 2025Recreational Craft Directive : Not ApplicableInsulation : Not StatedHeadroom : Bedroom: 5ft 11 inches, Bathroom: 6ft, Galley:6ft, Saloon: 6ft ( All measurements are approximate)Additional Information : Cratch cover, tonneau cover, fire blankets, lifebuoy, anchor, navigation lights, boat pole, boat hook, fenders, mooring stakes, hammer, windlass, shoreline.
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 40' ft

Country: England
£ 42,500.00

Sea Otter for sale

£ 56,000.00

Sea Otter for sale
Cantabile is a 41ft SE Cruiser Stern Sea Otter. She was built & fitted out in 2006.Cantabilehas a large cruiser stern for easy cruising and socialising. Aluminium hull.There are 2+2 berths, galley, bathroom & saloon. Burglar alarm.Nanni 29hp engine.Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Galley, Bathroom, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: Pull out settee converts to a double berth with storage underneath, wardrobe with locking safe, cupboards, radiator,curtains, carpet.Galley: Spinflo Caprice MKIII cooker, Shoreline 12v fridge, stainless steel sink set in a resin worktop, houdini roof hatch,cupboards, drawers, carpet, radiator.Bathroom: Shower cubicle, Thetford cassette toilet, wash basin set in a resin worktop, vanity unit, radiator, carpet.Saloon: Bench seating with storage offering 2 single berths or a double berth converted by use of an easy slide out base, Polaroidtv/dvd, shelves, carpet, curtains, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel: 41ft Cruiser SternSteel Specifications: 8mm/8mm/6mm/6mmLength: 41ftBeam: 6ft 10 inchesDraft: 2ft 4 inchesBuilder: Sea OtterFit Out: Sea OtterBerths: 2+2Toilet: Thetford cassetteEngine: NanniEngine HP: 29Engine Hours: Not StatedGear Box: Technodrive TMC40MLast Engine Service: 4th November 2022Bowthruster: YesBatteries: 1 Starter, 2 Domestics, 1 BowthrusterDiesel Tank Capacity: 100 litres (Fuel gauge)Water Tank Capacity: 230 litres (Water gauge)Waste Tank Capacity: Not ApplicableHeating: Webasto central heatingWater Heating: Webasto, immersion, calorifier off the engineElectrics: 12v/240v, Sterling battery charger, galvanic isolator, 130w solar panel, MPPT controllerBlacking: Not StatedAnodes: Not StatedBoat Safety Certificate: 27th September 2026Recreational Craft Directive: YesInsulation: PolystyreneHeadroom: 6ft 2 inches, Corridor: 6ft 1 inch(1ft 7 inches wide) All measurements are approximate.
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 41' ft

Country: England
£ 56,000.00

Liverpool Boats for sale

£ 54,995.00

Liverpool Boats for sale
Jester is a lovely 42ft Cruiser Stern built by Liverpool Boats in 1998 and fitted out by her owner.She is a very light and airy narrowboat with a lovely ambience and would be suitable as a small liveaboard.There are 2+2 berths with a double bed, pram hood and cratch cover.Beta 32hp engine.Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: Double bed with storage underneath, cupboards, radiator.Bathroom: Thetford cassette toilet, shower enclosure, towel radiator, wash basin & vanity unit.Galley: New Thetford Duplex oven & grill, new Thetford hob, Russell Hobbs 240v fridge, Indesit washer/dryer, sink & drainer, work surfaces, cupboards, drawers, side hatch.Saloon: Bed settee & cushions, radiator, carpet, blinds, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 42ft Cruiser SternSteel Specifications : 8m/6mm/4mm/4mmLength : 42ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 2ft 6 inchesBuilder : Liverpool BoatsFit Out : OwnerBerths : 2+2Toilet : Thetford cassetteEngine : BetaEngine HP : 32Engine Hours : Not StatedGear Box : New 2019Last Engine Service : January 2023Bowthruster : NoBatteries : 1 Starter, 4 DomesticsDiesel Tank Capacity : 200 litresWater Tank Capacity : 680 litresWaste Tank Capacity : Not ApplicableHeating : Central heatingWater Heating : Central heating, immersion, calorifier off the engineElectrics : 12v/240v, 3000w inverter, galvanic isolatorBlacking : 2018Anodes : 2018Boat Safety Certificate : 27th August 2027Recreational Craft Directive : YesInsulation : Not StatedHeadroom : Bedroom; 6ft 4inches, Corridor: 6ft 3 inches(Width: 1ft 8 inches, Bathroom: 6ft 5 inches, Galley: 6ft 5 inches, Saloon: 6ft 6 inches (All measurements are approximate)Additional Information : Fire blanket, boat pole, boat hook, fenders, mooring stakes, hammer, windlass, shoreline
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 42' ft

Country: England
£ 54,995.00

John White for sale

£ 38,000.00

John White for sale
Coeur De Lion is a 45ft Cruiser Stern built by John White Boat Builders and fitted out by Triton Boat Builders in 2000.She offers 2+2 berths in a conventional layout.Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: Double bed with drawers, cupboards, curtains, carpet.Bathroom: Wash basin, cupboard, shower enclosure, mirror, curtains, carpet.Galley: Thetford Midi Prima MKIII oven & grill, Thetford hob, work surface, microwave, shoreline 12v fridge, sink & drainer, curtains.Saloon: L shaped seating converting to a double berth, Samsung tv, Humax Freesat box, radio, stove, chair, mirror, carpet, curtains, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 45ft Cruiser SternSteel Specifications : 10mm/6mm/5mm/4mmLength : 45ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 2ftBuilder : John WhiteFit Out : TritonBerths : 2+2Toilet : Thetford CassetteEngine : LombardiniEngine HP : 35Engine Hours : Not StatedGear Box : Newage PRM 120D2Last Engine Service : 6th July 2023Bowthruster : NoDiesel Tank Capacity : Not StatedWater Tank Capacity : Not StatedWaste Tank Capacity : Not ApplicableHeating : Solid fuel stoveWater Heating : Immersion, calorifier off the engineElectrics : 12v/240v, Sterling 1800w inverter, Sterling battery chargerBlacking : June 2018Anodes : Not StatedBoat Safety Certificate : 27th July 2024Insulation : Not StatedHeadroom : Bedroom: 6ft 1 inch, Corridor: 6ft (Width: 1ft 11 inches), Bathroom: 6ft 2 inches, Galley: 6ft 3 inches, Saloon: 6ft 3 inches. (All measurements are approximate).
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 45' ft

Country: England
£ 38,000.00

Marque Narrowboats for sale

£ 29,000.00

Marque Narrowboats for sale
Suzie Joy is a 45ft Traditional Narrowboat built in 1997 by Marque Narrowboats.The boat has 2 berths in a conventional layout.Beta 25hp engine.Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.Bedroom: Double bed with drawers underneath, cupboards, shelves, carpet, curtains.Bathroom: Thetford cassette toilet, wash basin & vanity unit, shower cubicle, mirror.Galley: Smev cooker, hob, sink, Waeco 12v mini fridge, cupboards, drawer, shelves, side hatch.Saloon: Stove, seating, cupboard, shelves, curtains, carpet, doors to foredeck.SpecificationsModel : 45ftBoat Build Date : 1997Steel Specifications : 10m/6mm/4mm/4mmLength : 45ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : Not StatedBuilder : Marque NarrowboatsFit Out : OwnerBerths : 2Toilet : CassetteEngine : BetaEngine HP : 25Engine Hours : 5287Gear Box : Newage PRM 150Last Engine Service : October 2021 (Engine hours 5211)Bowthruster : NoBatteries : 1 Starter, 2 DomesticsDiesel Tank Capacity : Not StatedWater Tank Capacity : 350 litresWaste Tank Capacity : Not ApplicableHeating : Valour Willow stoveWater Heating : Calorifier off the engineElectrics : 12v/240vBlacking : June 2017 (Grit blasted & 2 part epoxy)Anodes : June 2017Boat Safety Certificate : 3rd June 2025Recreational Craft Directive : Not StatedInsulation : PolystyreneHeadroom : Bedroom: 6ft 3 inches, Bedroom: 6ft 4 inches, Galley: 6ft 4 inches, Saloon: 6ft 3 inches (All measurements are approximate)Additional Information : Fire blanket, boat pole, boat hook, mooring stakes, hammer, windlass, shoreline.
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 45' ft

Country: England
£ 29,000.00

Aintree for sale

£ 99,950.00

Aintree for sale
Das Boot is a beautiful Cruiser Stern narrowboat built in November 2022 by Aintree Boats. Unexpectedly on the market due to the owner having to work away for some time. Das Boot is equipped for use as a liveaboard or for leisure with double glazing throughout. LED lighting throughout, under gunnel ambient lighting. Oak flooring. The narrowboat has a reverse layout, walk through bathroom and an extensive galley at the stern. Powered by a Beta 38hp engine with just under 43 hours of use. 2+2 berths.Layout: Stern, Galley, Dinette, Saloon, Bathroom, Bedroom, Forward hatch.Galley: Thetford Midi Prima MKIII oven & grill, Thetford hob, Hisense 6kg washing machine, cupboards, drawers, solid oak worktops, sink, blinds.Dinette: Pullman converting to a double berth with storage under seating, side hatch, blinds, fin radiator.Saloon: 2 chairs, foot stool, Aquos tv, MIFires 4kw multifuel stove, fin radiator, blinds.Bathroom: Thetford cassette toilet, shower enclosure, wash basin & vanity unit with solid oak worktop, heated towel radiator, mirror, shelf, cupboard.Bedroom: Full width double bed with drawers underneath, full length double wardrobes, fin radiator, blinds.SpecificationsModel : 50ft Cruiser SternBoat Build Date : November 2022Steel Specifications : 10mm/6mm/5mm/4mmLength : 50ftBeam : 6ft 10 inchesDraft : 2ftBuilder : Aintree BoatsFit Out : Aintree BoatsBerths : 2+2Toilet : Thetford cassette C260Engine : BetaEngine HP : 38Engine Hours : 43Gear Box : Newage PRM 125Last Engine Service : March 2023Bowthruster : NoBatteries : 1 Starter, 4 DomesticsDiesel Tank Capacity : 160 litresWater Tank Capacity : 355 litres (Stainless steel tank)Waste Tank Capacity : Not ApplicableHeating : Eberspacher, MIFires 4kw multi fuel Solway stoveWater Heating : Immersion, calorifier off the engineElectrics : 12v/240v, Victron 3kw Multiplus inverter/charge, 500w solar panels, Victron MPPT smart solar controller, galvanic isolatorBlacking : 2022Anodes : 2022Boat Safety Certificate : Not ApplicableRecreational Craft Directive : YesInsulation : SprayfoamHeadroom : Galley: 6ft 7 inches, Dinette:6ft 4 inches, Saloon: 6ft 6 inches, Bathroom: 6ft 7 inches, Bedroom: 6ft 7 inches (All measurements are approximate)Additional Information : Pram hood, industrial 4g router for wifi, radio, boat pole, boat hook, boarding plank, fenders, mooring stakes, hammer, windlass, shoreline
Category: Narrowboats

City: Nantwich

Length: 50' ft

Country: England
£ 99,950.00

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Questions to ask when looking for narrow boats for sale

What style of narrow boat, barge or Dutch barge should you buy?

Narrow boats and barges come in a variety of different stern types. Knowing more about them will assist you in choosing the right one for you. Consider what you want to use your narrow boat for. Will it be for weekends away, holidays or for living aboard full time? How many people will be on board at any one time? Knowing its purpose will help you to choose the right size, age, style and configuration of narrowboat to best suit your needs. There are four different styles of narrow boats available plus you can get something called a Dutch barge too.

Cruiser Stern – These types of sterns offer a large expanse of external space, ideal for recreational cruising. An ideal holiday boat, they have a back deck of between 4-8 foot in length, providing ample space on the back for several people to stand and socialise. The cruiser is the perfect choice for those that want the best cruising experience and are not so worried about the internal space on offer.

Traditional Stern – The traditional narrowboat is the ideal choice for long cruises and living aboard. They have a classic and attractive design stemming from traditional working boats. They have the smallest stern area offering the least external space (around 2-3 foot in length) which means there is room for only one person at a time outside, giving more room for inside living. Traditional sterns come in a variety of lengths starting from around 40 feet to 70 feet.

Semi-traditional Stern – The semi-traditional sterns are a good compromise between Traditional and Cruiser sterns. These have the looks of a traditional stern with the space of a Cruiser. They are the modern-day version of the traditional narrowboat. They benefit from having a slightly larger stern deck, which enables more than one person 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 people with dogs.

Wide Beam – Wide beam narrow boats are the ideal choice for those considering living aboard full time and who are not worried about cruising every inch of the canal network. Narrowboats are usually 6ft 10” wide but wide beam boats are generally between 10ft to 12ft in width. The most obvious advantage is the additional living and storage space. The inside of a wide beam can look like and have the feel of a small apartment rather than a boat. Wide beams are available in a cruiser, semi-traditional and traditional sterns. There are four main ‘cruising grounds’ for the wide beam owner: London and the South East, East Anglia, the Severn waterways and The Trent and North.

Dutch Barge - A Dutch barge is a flat-bottomed style barge which were originally designed to carry cargo on the waterways of the Netherlands. Traditionally they would have had sails as their propulsion but these days most have been converted to motor-propulsion. These types of barges are ideal for those of you looking for something much larger and can go up to and beyond 130ft in length.

What length of narrowboat or barge should you buy?

Narrow boats come in a variety of different lengths, from small ones at 20ft long to much larger ones at 70ft long. 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. It is advisable to get a good understanding of all the different lengths and styles of narrowboats so you can get a good feel of the boats size. Hiring a 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?

Narrow boats can vary wildly in price and prices will differ depending on size, age and condition. The great thing about boating is there is a boat to suit every budget meaning that everyone can have the opportunity to own one. 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 narrowboat you are looking for cost.

What are the estimated running costs of owning a narrowboat?

Costs will vary from boater to boater but working out the average running costs of owning a narrowboat and how you plan to use it is very important. A good way of doing this is to ask other boaters for their knowledge and experiences. Below is a list of some of the running costs that you will need to factor in when buying a 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 narrow boats or barges?

Boats are allowed to 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. To live on a boat on the canal, 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 look into these before you buy.

Has the boat had a recent a survey?

When buying a second-hand narrow boat, it is advisable to have a survey done by a qualified marine surveyor. They will advise on any faults on the hull and with the boat’s internal systems and highlight any issue the boat may have so you have peace of mind that you know exactly what you are buying.

Where can you buy narrow boats from?

Using a good brokerage company when buying a narrowboat can have many advantages. They will have lots of experience, a variety of boats in one location and they can help to make it as stress free as possible. Alternatively, you can buy through a private seller. 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.

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

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

Narrowboats for sale in Nantwich

Search below to see our range of Narrowboats for sale in Nantwich

Eastern Caravans for sale

Brummagen for sale

Aintree for sale

Ledgard Bridge for sale

Severn Valley for sale

Sea Otter for sale

Liverpool Boats for sale

John White for sale

Marque Narrowboats for sale

Aintree for sale