This year I am planning to just use the boat for a few overnight trips up the river with the kids. In fact, she may never see salt water again whilst I own her, perhaps not even a tide!
Now having bought her on eBay I am starting to add up the costs of ownership.
Thames River Licence (length x beam x £15.35 psqm): £203.47 (Jan 1st – Dec 31st)
River Safety Certificate: £100 (lasts four years)
Insurance: £106
Mooring on Thames (£1.30 per foot + VAT, per week): £1,622.40 per annum
Total: £2031.87 and rising!
Getting the inboard Stuart Turner engine running again: Awaiting quote.
I have a feeling I will be adding more to this list pretty soon!!
Useful links:
http://www.boatsafetyscheme.com/site/Home_1.asp
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/boating/31609.aspx
http://www.visitthames.co.uk/text/303/information_for_boaters.html
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