Why are boats named?There are many reasons why boats are named, but they are mainly named for identification and communication purposes. They are also often named for sentimental, ....

Solar Panels People regularly ask us about solar panels, and they often think that they can be quite independent with a just few panels on the roof. This, however, is not as true ....

A question that we are often asked is, “Which Inverter should I get?There are, however, a few questions to ask first.1. What do you want to be able to use while out and about....

LIFE ON CONTENTED - PART TWOOver the years we have made Contented our own home. She is no doubt completely different from when we were handed the keys. We have learnt that where th....

LIFE ON CONTENTEDWhere do I begin…. I suppose at the very start of our journey to our new lifestyle………. My name is Jules and I am a sales assistant....

What is a Boat Licence?If you want to keep and use any type of  boat (even a Kayak or a canoe) on the Inland Waterways of the UK, including the canals and rivers, you will nee....

Narrowboat Johan Customers Blog In September 2018 narrowboat Johan was advertised for sale with Whilton Marina. A young couple came to view this boat shortly after being adver....

Read our top reasons why narrowboating can help you live a more healthy lifeNarrowboating can help you to live a more relaxed and healthy life. Provided that you embrace the lifest....

The countdown has begun to the big day and we are celebrating by having a Narrow Boat Sale!We are getting into the Christmas spirit by reducing the prices of our narrow boats; mean....

Spring is Coming and So is the Narrowboat Season!Winter is beginning to disappear and Spring is most definitely in the air! The days are lengthening and becoming slightly warmer an....

 Why Moor In A Marina?In the process of buying a narrowboat or wide beam?  You need to think about the main factor first, where are you going to keep your shiny new boat?....

Are you looking fora narrowboat?Then youneed to visit Whilton marina. We have a large selection of used narrow boatsfor sale from in all price ranges. This means we should have a b....

Buying a narrow boat can be avery exciting experience, but it’s also a very big investment and not somethingthat should be rushed into. A bit of planning and research will go....

1Will you like it?It's a good idea for “boating newbies” to hire before they buy. This gives them a real feel of what it's like to spend time on a narrowboat. Spending ....

Winter Cruising, who's on board?We always adviseanyone new to boating who is considering buying a narrow boat to try beforethey buy. By going away for a few days or taking a week&r....

If you have decidedto take the plunge and buy a used narrow boat this year, good for you! However ifyou are a little hesitant because you are new to boating and not sure what yoush....

Everything We Think You Should KnowAbout Wide BeamsWe want toshare with you everything we know about wide beams, so if you are consideringbuying this style of canal boat then this ....

We often speak to people who have a dream to buy a narrow boat, but they come up with every excuse in the book as to why they can’t realise their dream. This is a real shame ....

Narrow Boat Surveys There are threedifferent types of surveys that a narrowboat can undergo. In this article wewill look at each type of survey and why it is important and necessar....

Viewing a narrowboat at Whilton marina is a simple andpleasurable experience. Our sales office and marina is modern, clean and easyto get around. Everything has been designed to ma....

If you areconsidering buying a narrow boat then now is a great time to take the plunge. But before you start looking atyour local marina consider what purpose the boat is going to ....

We are asked this question at least once a day at the marina -"How much do we need to spend to get a good quality liveaboard?"Buyers are keen to know what sort of finances they nee....

As brokers we come across many narrowboats that we would class as “project boats”. But what leads us to label a narrowboat as a project boat?If a boat is….. Old ....

A Narrowboat! At the beginning of each academic year the search for new student accommodation starts across the UK. It is recommended to start searching as soon as possible for a p....

We have written a lot of articles advising you of the pros and cons of buying a narrowboat, however we haven’t discussed the Widebeam in any detail before. Whatever type....

Don't Buy Till You Have Read This!Read our top ten tips on things you should know before you buy a narrowboat.    1 It’s a great way of life, but it’s no....

Hiring A Narrowboat Before You BuyIf you are contemplating buying a narrow boat but have never experienced a day on the water before, then we suggest that you hire a narrow boat to....

Do you fancy living in the trendy and idyllic waterway area of Little Venice in Maida Vale, London W9?Well if you do and you have buckets of money this isn’t going to be a pr....

Things To ConsiderIf you are in the process of buying a new narrow boat you are going to need to find moorings. If you like the idea of mooring in a marina there are certain things....

There are around 35,000 people who own a narrow boat on the UKs canal system, so what’s the big attraction?Living AboardIf you live on a boat you are known as a “liveab....

We are talking about narrow boats just so you are clear! 57 is not the magic number!  There is a myth that a 57 foot narrow boat is the maximum length that can travel the whol....

A Brand New Narrow boat Or A Used Narrow boat?Buying a narrow boat is a big investment and careful consideration should be given to what type of boat will be right for you. Just li....

Which Style Is Going To Best Suit You?When you come to buy a narrow boat you will soon discover that there are a variety of styles on the market and lots of things to take into con....

Noticing A ChangeWe have noticed a trend in the past 18 months of young people purchasing narrow boats from us with the intention of cruising to London and living on the canal syst....