mb1962

Thank you for responding and the link to the training site . With regard to the berths , we have drawn up a wish list but accept there will be some trade offs . We could certainly live on four permanent berths ( we have two grown up children who will join us from time to time ) With perhaps the opportunity of converting part of the lounge when needed which will be less frequent . The plan is to spent maybe six weeks in the spring and another four in the autumn travelling with a number of long weekends in between, we live near the grand union , Rickmansworth is closest town in the water and for the next two years , assuming we get through the pandemic will need some access to London , after that the worlds our oyster.

Hi after a couple of hire boat holidays I am looking to buy . I am recently retired ( early) and my partner retires in around 2 years . The plan is to buy as cheaply as we dare without “ buying trouble “ , ideally a six berth with a view to spending around 90 days a year on board , if we think it’s for us would look to upgrade when she retires and live on board .A few basic questions for starters , in terms of cost I was hoping to get going for £35k( less if possible )is that realistic and are there are any brokers that you can recommend? What is the level of depreciation like on a narrow boat in this price range? Does anyone know of any courses covering boat maintenance ( live near London) I am sure I will have more questions further down the line , ideally would like to be up and running by spring . Thanks for listening