Wildlife On The Inland Waterways
Britain’s inland waterways and canals are superb habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Getting out in nature and exploring our waterways has been shown to benefit your mental and physical health.
Boat Insurance Tips
If you’re insuring a boat for the first time then these boat insurance tips could help you to better understand what you’re looking for and find the right insurance to meet your needs.
Water Safety on Inland Waterways and Canals
Water safety on inland waterways and canals is crucial to your enjoyment when boating. As the weather gets warmer, it’s tempting to get into the water, rather than stay on it, but it’s not necessarily a good idea.
Do You Pay Council Tax If You Live On A Narrowboat?
Do you pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat? This is not as simple as it sounds. Research conducted by someone who has been in the business of building narrowboats for many years concludes that you do not have to pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat.
Helping Your Boat Insurance Claim to go Smoothly
You’ve insured your boat, and you’re hoping that you don’t need to make a boat insurance claim. However, your boat insurance is there to protect you and here are some steps that you can take to help the process of making a claim run smoothly.
Hiring A Surveyor When Buying A Narrowboat
Hiring a surveyor when buying a narrowboat can can be both time consuming and very stressful, so it’s important to be well prepared.
Buying a Narrowboat or Wide-Beam
You may be thinking of buying a new or used narrowboat, or a wide-beam boat for cruising or exploring Britain’s beautiful rivers or canals. In most cases, boats are considered to be the second most expensive purchase you will ever make, so try not to rush the process.
Onshore Boat Storage
In choosing insurance for your boat, the type of storage you opt for is important. Keeping your boat secure and safe can be done in many different locations. The more secure, of course, the better.
Narrowboat Security
There are no specific narrowboat security measures that are a requirement of your narrowboat insurance policy but you must make precautionary measures, especially if it is left unoccupied for any period of time.
Selling A Boat
If the time has come to sell your boat, the key to getting a good price for it is preparation.
