Loubeloo

yes Im on facebook, please could you let me know the name of the group?

Im in Leeds, West Yorks. The beauty of the mooring is that its a nice friendly marina on the Leeds Liverpool, I walk past it all the time! and its ten minutes walk from my house so i wouldnt need to drive and theres a great pub nearby.

I know that you shouldn't rush into boating but I have the opportunity to secure a mooring at a marina about 10 mins walk from my house. They are rare as hens teeth. Im a single female - and the only experience I've had with narrowboats is a holiday with another person. Would it be best to secure the mooring first then get the boat? My heart is telling me to go for it- it wouldn't be a liveaboard so I would be looking for a boat 35ft or less. I don't have a huge amount of money- would a boat costing about 17/18k be up to scratch? There just seem to be various things falling into place that make me think its time to take a plunge. How difficult is it for a single middle aged female to operate a narrowboat on their own and navigate locks etc. can anyone direct me to useful advice? Thanks!