Join the group A useful place to start
Conversations help you find your bearings. These links take you to the services which hold the information.
Walking, paddling or watching the world go by: enjoying the waterways is enough. Read the group’s current rules before posting.
Start by describing your plans and the part you’re unsure about. You don’t need to publish your current mooring or personal details to ask a useful question.
Ask the community on Facebook →River cruisers, barges, narrowboats and widebeams share the water. Ask in context, because advice for one kind of boat won’t always suit another.
Check information at its source and look at when it was recorded. Ask the operator or an appropriate professional to confirm details which affect your decision.
Ask the community on Facebook →From finding a boat’s record to preparing for a safety exam, we’ll point you to the service which holds the information.
A broad area, the kind of boat and a clear description are a better starting point than a public live location. Recommendations are introductions, not guarantees.
Ask the community on Facebook →Buying & selling
Browse the current adverts at their source. Check the boat, the seller and the details before making arrangements.
Visit The Boat Market →Records & owner help
Look up a boat and read the source of its information. A record connected to an account is not a determination of ownership.
Visit The Boat Index →Safety & preparation
Find the examiner directory, preparation checklist and sourced guides. Check the requirements which apply to your boat with the relevant authority.
Visit Boat Safety Hub →Use current navigation-authority information and speak to the relevant operator. Width, depth, height, restrictions and permission all need checking. No fit or availability is guaranteed by a community recommendation.