Continuous cruising vs marina mooring: which is right for you?
Introduction One of the most significant decisions a narrowboat owner makes alongside the purchase of the boat itself is how they intend to keep it. The two principal options for…
How long does it take to buy a narrowboat?
Introduction One of the most practical questions any prospective narrowboat buyer asks is: how long is this actually going to take? Whether you have a specific date in mind for…
Do you need a licence to own a narrowboat? Everything explained
Introduction One of the questions that comes up consistently among first-time buyers is whether owning a narrowboat requires any kind of official licence or registration. The short answer is yes…
Narrowboat engine guide: what to look for when buying
Introduction The engine is one of the most significant mechanical components on any narrowboat and one of the most expensive to replace if something goes wrong after you have completed…
Widebeam boat buying guide: is it right for you?
Introduction A widebeam canal boat represents one of the most significant lifestyle and financial decisions a buyer can make within the inland waterways market. Offering considerably more living space than…
The Boat Brokers, supporting first-time buyers across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands
First time narrowboat buyer's guide: everything you need to know Introduction Buying your first narrowboat is an exciting decision, and one that benefits enormously from preparation. The inland waterways market…
Narrowboat survey guide: what to expect and why it matters
Introduction No used narrowboat purchase should ever be finalised without a professional pre-purchase survey. Regardless of how good a boat looks during a viewing, the survey is the only reliable…
narrowboat valuation and listing support from The Boat Brokers
The Boat Brokers Provides Professional Boat Valuation and Listing Support Across the West Midlands
When a narrowboat or canal boat owner in the West Midlands decides the time has come to sell, two questions tend to surface almost immediately. The first is: what is…
The Boat Brokers Can Help You Advertise Your Boat for Sale Online in the UK
If you are wondering who can help you advertise your boat for sale online in the UK, the answer depends on what you actually want that help to look like.…
Narrowboat Brokerage vs Selling Privately: Which Is Better?
Narrowboat Brokerage vs Selling Privately: Which Is Better?
Narrowboat Brokerage vs Selling Privately: Which Is Better? Introduction When the time comes to sell a narrowboat, most owners face the same initial question: is it worth using a professional…