Boat Buying Tips for Narrow Boat Moorings

Living or holiday in a boat can be really fun and if you are planning to buy one and thinking how to get started then here are some tips especially for you. These tips will help you get started and have a memorable adventurous time in it.

1. Before you buy it is important that you spend some time in research and gathering knowledge. You must know about the different type of narrow boats available and how do they look. Basically narrow boats are of four types and they slightly vary in their appearance both from inside and outside. Checking and comparing the difference will only help you pick the right one based on your need and taste.

The four varieties available for narrow boat moorings are:

-Traditional and semi traditional boats have very short back deck and they are usually liked by people for living aboard. These boats are long, about 2- 3 feet.

-Cruisers are expensive and they are considered as style boats. People looking for social cruising experience invest in such boats.

-Widebeams as the name itself refers are wider boats with lot of space inside. These boats can sail in any canal but there are some areas where they cannot be used just because of their wider shape.

2. Now that you know about the different kinds of boat, start working on your budget. Once you know your budget you can start looking for boats so that you save your valuable time. When you work on your budget, keep it realistic. You must have money for your daily expenses and other contingencies.

Once you have purchased the boat you will also need money for fuel, maintenance expenses, insurance, moorings etc. Take all these running cost into consideration when working on finances.

3. Next, before you just hop and invest in a boat, think why you need it. Are you planning to live in it then will the space available be enough for you? How often you intend to use the boat and what will be the narrowboat mooring fees you will have to pay? Depending on the variety of boat you are planning to invest you also need to think if you will be able to cruise with it to the place you are planning? Once you have answers for all these questions, investment will be easier and decision will be right.

4. You can take help and buy boat from brokerage companies. But before you select their services check with them and find out if they offer mooring facility. When you start looking for such companies you will come across many of them. Select the best company after comparing their services and checking their experience in the field. If the brokerage company does not provide mooring facility then you must check and find out if there are vacancies available before investing because if you do not have license then it will be difficult for you after investment.

5. Finally start searching for your dream boat. You can browse online and check in different websites. Select the boat you like and then make an appointment, visit the office and invest.