Isher1883

My flat at the minute is actually smaller than a 50ft narrow boat in sq ft so the space for me is defo not a problem. And buying a house just doesn't appeal to me. I suppose the thought of having a house and kids, paying a mortgage until I'm 70 'the grown up way' as some people put it, just doesnt appeal to me.

Very true I understand it's not cheap and potential issues that could arise but the idea of it is appealing I'm very hands on I know my stuff and I don't like the idea of a house. I'm not just thinking about doing it because rent is so expensive I'd rather put that money into looking after something that is mine. And I'd like a more permanent mooring simply because I have very good job with a good salary and I don't want to give that up. It says they have pump out at that Bailey's trading post and disposal at the marina itself. But yes it's definitely an interesting aspect.

I'll just not bother, if that makes people happy. Who'd have thought asking a question about canal boats on a canal boat forum would cause such an inconvenience to people. I just go for it on my own. Have a nice life people 🤘

Thanks for all the responses I'll take it all on board

Thanks Paul great response I will take a walk down that way for sure. It seems like a great life and at 30 years old something that is really appealing to me

Thanks for your reply no need for the sarcasm. Was just asking a question. I've read the other threads and as someone who is new to it found it a little confusing.

With rent so expensive and mortgages through the roof me and my partner are thinking about buying a boat to live on full time. How ever we wouldn't be cruising continuously it would just be our home and still be working around south Manchester. I think Victoria pit would be an ideal location but I've read mooring have to be residential to live there permanently. Does anyone know if this is the case? And does anyone know if there are any residential moorings near Stockport?