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Really?! That's brilliant news, I've looked online for some resources but I can't find anything. Where is the best place to start? Thank you for your help. To clarify I would need to get it onto the Thames and towards Reading.

That looks like an incredible boat, other users on the thread have touched on the fact that the engine had a water leak. The owner had highlighted that its an easy fix and if so then why haven't they fixed it before sale? I don't think I would consider taking out a loan because I don't want to owe money to anyone. Alternatively I'd just have to save up a little longer until I can afford it! This is more like something that I'm looking for. I have considered Norman style boats but I'd also be happy with a project boat which needed refurbishing on the interior.

Very good point! I would love to buy that boat however I have been quote £700+ to transport it which is an expense that I wanted to avoid. As far as I know there are no intervening waterways between Camebridge and the Thames. I could be wrong but its on council mooring on the river cam. I had considered that, I'm not going to make an irrational decisions until I've found a permanent spot to moor. I'm lucky enough to own the rights to a communal stretch of land which backs onto the river - the boat can be moored then if necessary.

Hi Alan, I appreciate you taking the time to research these boats for me. Strangely enough I was on that website the other day but I was concerned that internal fire damage could effect the buoyancy of the boat? What are your thoughts and what would you consider the best option? Many thanks!

Haha, I know the feeling! Everything tends to go for extortionate prices on eBay. I'm only a young lad (19) but I have plenty experience with boats. I was a Sea Scout for a number of years and my Grandad built a small day boat appropriately named 'The Pretty Penny'. I'd really value some independence at this stage in my life and have considered living on a boat for quite some time.

Hi Mike, Thanks for replying to my post. I forgot to clarify that I'm not looking for anything special like a narrow boat or a barge. I appreciate that most 'liveaboard' or 'houseboats' are way out of my budget. I do believe it is possible to find something suitable. I was fortunate enough to find a 30ft Steel Dutch Cruiser in Cambridge which was within the budget, mechanically sound - I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I'm looking to purchase an affordable boat to liveaboard on the Thames. My budget is £3000 or under but this does not include renovation costs, I would really appreciate any recommendations or advice on what boats would be suitable. Thank you for taking the time to read my post! Jack