What are the costs associated with living on a barge/narrowboat in the UK?

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Sir Fearnot asked:


Hi all. I’m right at the beginning of the process of buying a barge/narrow boat in England to live on and was wondering if anyone knows about costs – berths, insurance etc… Many thanks for all helpful contributions.

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3 Responses to 'What are the costs associated with living on a barge/narrowboat in the UK?'

1. Powered By Yahoo Answers - May 27th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
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   I in the USA and not see many of those. Been a few people ask about them. They really nice boats I think.
   I came up with a plan. If you people send me a narrowboat, I will live on it and tell you all what it cost.
   But, I assume it be similar to here in the USA and depends on many factors like what you pay to park. The times I lived on boats, it not much different than living in a house, when a person figure all costs involved, including property taxes. The big expense with a boat is when a person go somewhere. Fuel is the major expense, if, you not have sails.
   To me the thought is more focused toward living and not going. So, fuel expense is like a side order if you move because of work or family etc. Most times we should be Moored/Docked. Then have a small boat for going around local.
   This all I can really say as I not know the good spots for reasonable Dock Fees. Here in the USA, I can get a 30 foot (About 10 meter) boat slip for $130 a month and then pay for what utilities I want, just like a house. So, this roughly $13 USD per meter of boat length. Some places charge more, some less. Some not have enough water depth to clear a deep draft boat, so, they cheaper and people with a shallow draft find a good deal.
   Good luck, the narrowboat is very pretty. I would love to have one.

2. Powered By Yahoo Answers - May 31st, 2008 at 11:10 am
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   Take your time a do an indepth web search to locate all the partical hidden tariffs. Here are some generals…
   The British Waterways annual pleasure cruising licence (57ft boat approx £570pa, net of prompt payment discount); Insurance – possibly £250 – £500
   If not “continuously cruising” mooring fees which could be £800pa for an ‘online’ mooring in rural areas (farmer’s field), or perhaps £2000pa in an average….. marina, or up to “costa bloody fortune” London area.
   Here at Hinckley, Leicestershire
   Rates are £34 per foot per annum plus VAT and service charge of £270 inc VAT.

3. Powered By Yahoo Answers - June 2nd, 2008 at 10:24 pm
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   There is an interesting current thread on this subject for narrowboats on the Canal World forum at.

   It is surprising how much it actually costs!

   Better information on the costs for barges would come from DBA The Barge Association. For info about their discussion groups go to