Many owners enjoy the security of narrow boat break-down cover.
Narrowboat overplating cost. A simple 20 foot cruiser may start at under 30000 a 70 foot narrowboat fully equipped to a high standard could cost well over 150000. The Used Narrowboat Inspection Checklist. These are the main things you need to check.
The boat below was also on sale at Rugby Boats it is 2 foot longer than the widebeam and was on sale for 75000. A copy of the survey will be made available for anyone wishing to view the boat. The hull and shell of your narrowboat is the most important part and where most of the value lies.
It depends on what you mean by replate the hull. Does anybody have a rough idea of what it costs to replate say a 50ft narrow boatwe dont have a boat yet this is just for reference I know prices may vary from place to place thanks for any help. OK so in light of the above I have made enquiries in to the cost of a full overplating job and Im getting figures of between 3500 to 5500.
Making structural alterations to a steel narrow-boat shell can be complicated time consuming costly and potentially even dangerous. According to Incon it will cost between 6000 and 7000 to rectify the damage JP Marine at Taylors Boatyard had caused which was roughly what our unhappy customer had already paid them. And that is why it is probably better left to your chosen experts to advise you on what is best for your project.
The front cratch cover has been replaced in steel to allow a. All the welding needs grinding out and starting again- this time with a competent welder. Lister 3 cylinder air cooled.
Maintenance costs are annual and on-going. She has had a recent survey showing the need for some overplating work. There is a recent survey available and all the work advised has been done including welding and overplating etc.