Are you dreaming of life on the water or planning to buy your first canal boat? This video is your complete guide to navigating the process of buying a canal boat in the UK. Whether you're looking for a narrowboat, wide beam, or cruiser, We will walk you through everything you need to know—from choosing the right boat type to budgeting, viewing, and essential features to consider. 📌 In this video, we’ll cover: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Types of Canal Boats (Narrowboats vs. Wide Beams) 03:00 How Much Does a Canal Boat Cost? (Budget Breakdown) 05:15 Viewing and Surveying: What to Look For 07:41 Essential Features for Living or Cruising Aboard 13:07 Tips for First-Time Buyers 💡 Key Topics Discussed: Narrowboats vs. wide beam boats: Which is right for you? Costs of buying and owning a canal boat. Tips for inspecting and surveying a boat before you buy. Power systems, heating, insulation, and more! 🛶 Why Trust Us?We’ve been part of the canal boat community for over 3 years, experiencing the joys (and challenges) of boat life firsthand. This video is packed with personal tips, insights, and lessons we wish we had known when starting out! 💬 Got Questions? Drop a comment below! Whether it’s about choosing a boat, understanding canal licenses, or budgeting, We’re here to help. 🔔 Subscribe for more canal boat tips, DIY projects, and life on the waterways: youtube.com/c/WidebeamandWellingtons?... Thanks for watching, and happy cruising! 🚤✨ #CanalBoatGuide #NarrowboatLife #CanalLiving #BoatBuyingTips #UKWaterways If you'd like to support us further, you can buy us a ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Widbeama... • Watch all of our videos in order: • All Widebeam & Wellingtons videos in order Our Website and Blog: www.widebeamandwellingtons.co.uk Connect with us on social media: • Facebook: 👍 / widebeamandwellingtons • Instagram: 📷 / widebeamandwellingtons • Twitter: 🐦 / widebeamandwel1 • TikTok: 🎵 / widebeamandwellingtons Above are our associate links to the items mentioned and used in creating this video, where you can purchase at no extra cost to you but we earn a small amount from qualifying purchases.