Would like to know how much a canal boat costs and how much for maintenance?
You need to do a lot of research before jumping into canal boat ownership, Start by buying Waterways World which is the magazine for Canal boating. You will find boats ranging from £30k to £130k and boatyards willing to build them for you or sell you a second hand one. After buying the boat you will need a mooring, a licence, maintenance, insurance and general running costs to take into account. This will vary according to the size of craft and where you moor but budget for £5k pa. until you find out the true cost of your favoured marina. Your biggest problem will be a mooring where you want it but as long as you do not wish to live aboard they are spread around the country. If you do not pick a secure marina then you will suffer from vandalism which will cost more than a marina charges!!! Do a lot of research do not jump at the first offer of a boat and ask plenty of “expert” questions.
