A common question asked by people thinking about a life afloat is how much does it cost?

In this article we will compare the costs in different areas and for different boats to give you an idea of costs involved.
The costs should be used as an example only but are correct at the time of writing this article.

So, what do you have to pay for?

We will not include the cost of your chosen boat as it is impossible to estimate this but your on going costs may consist of all or some of the following:

If these are the typical on going costs then we are sure you would like to know how much you would have to pay so we have given you an idea of the costs below.

When we researched this article we used different types of boats when getting quotes depending on the mooring location. These boats were as follows:

Canals
Our example boat was a 60' traditional narrowboat made of steel.

River
Our example boat was a 50' MFV (motor fishing vessel) made of wood.

Coastal
Our example boat was a 38' Sailing Yacht made of GRP (glass reinforced polymer)

Prices will vary according to the size of your boat and the location. The bigger the boat the more it will cost to moor and maintain and the more popular the area the higher the prices.

There are so many variables that it is impossible to give an accurate guide. You will need to phone the relevant companies directly to get an accurate quote for your boat or intended boat.

So now you have an idea of the costs involved you are one step closer to deciding if living on a boat is the right choice for you.