We recommended all second hand narrow boats are surveyed, there are three types of survey;

Full Survey
Hull Survey
Internal Survey

A full survey will require the narrowboat to be out of the water so that ultrasonic measurement of the hull can take place. This enables the surveyor to measure thickness of the plate and check damage and pitting.

The full survey will also comment on the boat safety items of the narrowboat and also make assessments of the engine and stern gear.

Hull survey alone will check for hull quality and thickness of the hull only.

Internal surveys only check the boat for boat safety items, and surveyors can be asked to comment on engine and stern gear if required.

Remember the surveyor works for you, the buyer, and he will point out every issue the narrowboat has. The Whilton team will work with you so that you understand the survey and its implication in the purchase of the boat.

Typical cost is £190 Inc VAT for the slip fee and a survey will cost anything between £300 and £600 + VAT depending on the type of survey required.

Click here to see a survey sales process