How Much It Costs To Live On a Narrowboat in 2023! Ep. 229

Thinking about buying a narrowboat? Ever wondered how much does it cost to live on a canal narrowboat? Is living on a boat cheaper than living in a house? In this episode we'll tell you exactly how much it's cost to live on a canal narrowboat in 2023.

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[wattsonboard]

Certainly glad we made the move from a four storey townhouse to our wonderful narrow boat.

[pageantfd]

Some of those increases were eye watering guys. Very interesting even for those like myself who haven’t got a boat. I do have a motorhome though and might work out how that compares.
Many thanks both.

[janecox]

i just sold my liveaboard Narrowboat and living by the sea in Pembrokeshire. Loving it and yes boating is not cheap and was worried what I would do if became ill or immobile.

[anthonywillis]

Absolutely brilliant . Informative and amusing. You are a couple of stars and you do cheer up many people's lives for sure. Can't wait for the Spring to arrive and your various livestock to appear again. I do miss silver fox but now realise it's the two wonderful people that continue watching. Many thanks guys . See you next week.

[highlandsuncovered]

Fascinating stuff lads 👍 looking forward to the "how much it costs to live in the Highlands" vlog 😜😁👍

[MrAsBBB]

So glad you took the time to do this. It’s all too easy to think that a boat is cheaper than a house. I have a friend who had a plane. It cost him 60k a year, he then sold that and got a boat, then he found it almost cost him the same, with repairs, mooring and buying the boat and just the cost of living. He ended up looking at it as a money pit.

[jennyd]

Blimey £145, 000 is far far FAR more (quite literally several tens of thousands of pounds more) than we paid in July 2022 for our large 3 bedroom semi-detached house with garden in Scotland. I mean ok we did get a jolly good deal on the house, but even so I'm shocked. So sadly simply on purchase cost alone Narowboats are now way out of reach for us, and this is why I will never now live the Narowboat retirement dream that I held in my youth. This is also why your channel has been so lovely to watch, and share the experience vicariously. Thanks for all your hard work.

[mikedowning]

I have a 1bed flat and it costs me less than this even with the rent. The price for the gas and coal especially is nearly twice what I'm paying and you've got to buy the boat. If you're travelling, it's a beautiful way to see the country. But if you're just sat in a marina I can't really see why you'd put up with the lack of space or a bath, the emptying of the toilet etc. Great video lads;keep up the good work 👏.

[KuroSanArts]

That was eye opening!
You missed the most criminal price hike of all though.... Grab bags of crisps and Oreo cookie choc bars have gone up from £1 to £1.25!! That should be enough to start a revolution on its own...

[ACEFDD]

Thanks for revisiting this topic. Your content is so enjoyable and refreshing. I always learn a little when I watch your videos and the presentation style is so fun and light-hearted. Leaves me with a little warm feeling inside I don't often get.

[Silkytoaster]

It’s really useful how you guys would allocate saving a bit every yr for expenses that were scheduled for every 3 or 4 yrs . Some folk would just wait to pay it every 3 or 4 yrs and if the funds weren’t available but other things are into it - they would be In trouble . With your method there will be funds set aside for future predicted expenses . So simple and brilliant . Give the boys a cuddle from Canada ( the dogs )

[mazesx]

You two made boating simply so much more popular :)
Very intersting video indeed, thank you for all this research.

[carolsmith]

You are still enthusiastic about your past boating, and your experience is invaluable, so much information and guide

[mommahil]

entertaining and educational as usual - thank you guys. the main drawback I can see from my point of view is that I've aged 10-15 years in the last two.

[denisemottley]

Very honest of you to tell the truth about maintenance, diesel costs etc. The licence is almost as expensive as council tax!!! Anyway Happy 2023 to you two lovely people.

[marjoriejohnson]

How lovely that you had the great adventure of canal life when you did. I can understand why a nice cottage is a much better idea now. I am a firm believer that everyone needs to find a place that you are comfortable at around 50 or so .this gives you plenty of time to settle in and make it your home during the last stretch of being relatively healthy. I was enthralled by your narrowboat adventures and lived vicariously as I watched. Now you are embarking on my way of living. Slightly self sufficient and surrounded by nature, mine is much closer to hospitals than you because I need them..wishing you lots of love and good health..( no more kidney stones)

[johnmajane]

Pretty informative. I don't think I could live on a boat for as long as you guys did. It does look like a good alternative lifestyle and from watching your videos you saw a great deal of the country while living on the boat. I certainly enjoyed your videos describing each area.

[geoffb]

YAY! The Friday outtake giggles are back! :)

[pameladwyer]

Colin, you still look fab in your Super Dry togs! You are both very good at budgeting. I look forward to your next vlog on the costs of your home in Scotland. Cheers from Ontario!

[iainwatson]

Thankyou sean and Colin, a very open video with the real costs of narrowboating. Just wondering if or when you fancy getting back onto the canals? Am enjoying your life onshore, and certainly looking forward to your model railway escapades! Its a great hobby that involves many modelling skills, and a great passion indeed, wishing all four of you much happiness in whatever direction you are heading in, and a great inspiration to others