Watsons

Hi Tam, It is a bit of both. We have purchased the boat from 6000 miles away, after having a surveyor doing a full pre-purchase report, while we were on our way back to the UK after a life-change scenario. Since I have posted this question here, we have heard from canalpost.uk which might be a feasible option that sort most of our problem. I also took out an insurance - quite hefty to be honest - just to get things going, and will have a proper look at them during the course of the coming year. Cheers Lucky you I must say, as I had to send 4 bags from Glasgow Airport via ParcelForce and I was told by the marina management that this was a one off, and not to have any mail or parcel sent as they won't accept it. Fair enough. At least I know where we stand from day one.

Hi Peanut, Would this be the CRT's residential moorings coming up every now and then on CRT's website for auction? I was hoping that marinas do similar with a bit of extra security and service hence the fees. Thank you

You are absolutely correct Mike, my brain was not on 100% at the time of posting, so I do apologize. We are looking for one in England ideally, Midlands perhaps. As the address itself is the priority, it is almost does not matter where about will it be, as long as it is a permanent-ish residential mooring with secure parking and facilities. Cheers

Hello to All, Looking for advice on insurance companies with decent coverage, and residential mooring info at marinas in general. For legal reasons - two school age kids - we need a mooring place in a marina where our 60ft narrowboat would be able to moor, and we could register ourselves there, with proper address, and everything. We heard that there is different ways around it, with PO. Box and whatnot, but we would prefer to do it by the book. Thank for any advice, in advance. Cheers