How to buy a narrowboat - Advice on brokers, marine finance, surveys and insurance.

Thinking of buying a narrowboat? Whether you're searching for the perfect liveaboard, weekend cruiser, or continuous cruiser, this webinar is packed with essential advice on purchasing a narrowboat. In this video, we cover: • How to find and choose the right narrowboat • The role of brokers in buying a narrowboat • Pitfalls of buying a narrowboat from a private seller • How marine finance for narrowboats works • Why a pre-purchase survey is essential – what it covers and what it costs • How to establish ownership, and what documentation to expect when buying a second hand narrowboat • Understanding narrowboat insurance • Common mistakes buyers make – and how to avoid them This webinar features expert insights from: • Emma Green – Managing Director, ABNB Boat Brokerage https://www.abnb.co.uk/ • Stuart Austin – Founder, Promarine Finance (specialist in marine finance) https://www.marine-finance.org/ • Ben Sutcliffe-Davies – Marine surveyor with 45+ years of experience https://www.bensutcliffemarine.co.uk/ • Paul Knox-Johnston – Haven Knox-Johnston boat insurance https://www.havenkj.com/ Key questions answered in this webinar: • Where is the best place to search for narrowboats? • How do I know if my boat broker is trustworthy? • What proof of funds do brokers require? • How do I get finance for a narrowboat? • What documents do I need to check before buying? • Can you find out if a boat has outstanding finance on it? • Do I really need a narrowboat survey? What does it include? • How do I find a good marine surveyor? • How much does a narrowboat survey cost? • How do I arrange narrowboat insurance? • What happens if I change my mind because of the survey, after an offer is made? Whether you're new to boating or upgrading your current vessel, this video will help you navigate the narrowboat buying process smoothly. Useful Links The Marine Surveyor’s Notebook (Ben Sutcliffe-Davies’ YouTube Channel) ‪@TheMarineSurveyorNotebookBenSu‬ ABYA Broker directory: https://abya.co.uk/find/broker/ British Marine Boat Retailers and Brokers directory: https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/membe... YDSA Marine surveyor directory: https://ydsa.co.uk/find/surveyors/ IIMS Marine surveyor directory: https://www.marinesurvey.in/MSS/#/ SCMS Directory: https://www.scmshq.org/find-a-member-... #NarrowboatBuying #HowToBuyANarrowboat #NarrowboatFinance #BoatSurvey #LiveaboardLife #CanalBoatBuying #NarrowboatInsurance #PromarineFinance #ABNB #BoatBroker #NarrowboatSurvey 00:44 // Introducing the expert panel 04:10 // What is the process of bying a narrowboat? How to buy a narrowboat? 05:51 // Best places to search for second hand narrowboats 07:36 // How to finance your narrowboat 10:45 // Can you part exchange a narrowboat? 14:28 // What proof of funcds do I need to buy a narrowboat? 16:38 // Why should I buy a narrowboat through a broker? 22:30 // Do brokers charge to sell a narrowboat? 24:43 // What to look for when going to view a narrowboat for sale 33:08 // How can I get finance for a narrowboat 37:40 // Can I get a marine mortgage when self employed 48:05 // What documentation do you need to get when buying a narrowboat 48:24 // How do you check ownership of a narrowboat that you are buying? 56:49 // Can you use a broker to oversee a private narrowboat sale? Using a broker to check boat documentation in a private narrowboat sale. 58:23 // What paperwork would you expect when buying a newbuild narrowboat? 01:04 // How much do brokers charge for handling a private boat sale? 01:49 // Tips on making an offer on a second hand narrowboat 02:38 // Is it standard to negotiate on a second hand narrowboat purchase? 05:05 // Should I always get a narrowboat surveyed before buying it? 08:23 // Do I need to get my narrowboat lifted out of the water for a survey? 14:00 // Is there a directory of trusted marine surveyors? 18:32 // How much does a narrowboat survey cost? 22:52 // Do I need insurance for my narrowboat? 33:07 // How long does it take to buy a narrowboat? Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WWJK...