George1001

How much does hull work generally cost on a boat this old?

Ah okay, thank you for pointing that one out. Yes I'm looking well out of London and looking to live full time in the boat

We have found a mooring nearby which is almost a third cheaper than that

I'm based in the south, I work in London so won't be too far from a communter line

Thank you again for the advice, fully taking on board. To answer your questions, Where and how do you plan to use it ? - I plan to live on it mostly and to travel a few times a year down the canals. What boating experince do you have ? - Little to none boating experience, although very keen to learn. How mechanically minded are you ? - Slightly mechanically minded but no mechanic The other perhaps more sensible option would be a newer WideBeam boat such as; https://www.aquavista.com/buy-or-sell-a-boat/boats-for-sale/queen-of-the-isle https://www.aquavista.com/buy-or-sell-a-boat/boats-for-sale/old-dutch Thank you all for the help

Hi Alan, thanks for the info. No that isn't the one I'm looking at. Do you think it's a smarter idea to buyer a newer Widebeam boat? This is the one I'm looking at; https://dutchbargesforsale.co.uk/barges_for_sale_in_the_uk/6299/17m_dutch_barge_aak_type.html

Hello! I'm new to boating and I'm looking for advice on buying a Dutch Barge, I'm looking at an advert for a ( 1912 AAK Type Barge ). Generally speaking, how are the hulls on boats this old? What are things to look out for when buying? Should I buy a newer replica? Where is the best place to buy one? All advice is greatly appreciated Thank you, George