This is a friendly community to discuss subjects related to the UK inland waterways network and the boats that use it. Feel free to ask members for advice on living or leisure within the waterways network. Boat repair handling. Anything related really.
Always been interested in ditching my flat for a narrowboat, maybe leaving reddit was the push I need!
As @HumanPenguin@feddit.uk says, know what you’re getting yourself into. That said, it can all be learnt, and the IRL community is for the most part very welcoming and kind.
Cool. It is worth findingout exactly what life on a boat is like. If you have never done it. It can be more complex then expected. More so if you do not have access to a residential mooring. (hard to find in some areas atm)
I in no way want to put you off.
Just make sure you are well prepared. It is a lifestyle choice with effort involved
Personally I only use my boat in summer/spring shared with my brother. We move it around the network swapping over every few weeks. Returning to our mooring in winter.
yea have been reading up a bit about the lifestyle, maybe trying it out for a month or 2 before fully jumping over would be a good idea
Nods. A few companies will rent a boat that long. So def possible.
I’ve read somewhere that narrowboat rentals do not fall under the same level of scrutiny compared to normal residential lettings as they’re essentially renting out a vehicle instead of a residential property which is slightly off-putting haha still really keen to try it though
yep, the places ive seen still treat it as holiday rental. Just longer term.