A boat of your own
Our waterways are suitable for many different types of boat from canoes and rowing boats to substantial vessels that just fit a waterway’s maximum dimensions
You’ll already know which part of the spectrum you’re going for, but before making any decision, do your research carefully. Boat ownership is a big responsibility and unless you’re already a seasoned canal or river boater, there will probably be considerations you weren’t aware of.
Use our guide to owning a boat of your own to avoid making expensive or painful mistakes. Click on the links on the right hand side of this page for more information.
If you haven't quenched your thirst for all things boating after reading our guide, you might like to take a look at the boating section on the Inland Waterways Association website. It's packed with lots of useful information and has a pile of other interesting content such as the inspiring waterways under restoration section.
Boaters' survey
Every couple of years we carry out a survey of boat owners. Questions range from the number of hours spent cruising to the type of contact boaters have with our customer service team.
Tell us what you think
We're continually reviewing the content of these pages and we want to know what you think about them. Have we missed a crucial piece of information? Do you think we should add some advice in or do you simply want to share your experience of buying a boat? Please email us at feedback@canalrivertrust.org.uk and let us know what you think of this section.
