You may be thinking of buying a new or used narrowboat, or a wide-beam boat for cruising or exploring Britain’s beautiful rivers or canals. In most cases, boats are considered to be the second most expensive purchase you will ever make, so try not to rush the process.
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As the prospect of an end to the coronavirus restrictions on waterways and leisure activities now seems realistic, many of us will be looking forward to taking to the water soon. So now is a good time for new jet ski insurance or to check that your existing cover on your equipment is the best.
Now is the time to prepare your motor cruiser for the season. Take a look at this checklist which can help you with your preparation.
There are no specific narrowboat security measures that are a requirement of your narrowboat insurance policy but you must make precautionary measures, especially if it is left unoccupied for any period of time.
When looking for inland waterways insurance, you may be offered a range of policies from different companies and at different prices. So how do you know what’s the best value for money?
If the time has come to sell your boat, the key to getting a good price for it is preparation.
There is a lot of interest in buying narrowboats at the moment, which is no surprise as they offer a sense of freedom and exploration in a period of restricted activity. So where do you start when it comes to buying a narrowboat.
Although most of your preparation will have been done before the winter months, it’s important to keep on top of things to make sure you stay warm and safe in your narrowboat.
Preparing your boat for the winter will help protect it from the elements of cold weather, making sure it’s ready to get back in the water when you are.
