Buying a boat through Fenny Compton Marina is a process we can guide you through from beginning to end.

The process starts with:

Deciding which style of boat suits your needs, for example: you want a live aboard, then you will require a fixed double, possibly a traditional style which will give you more internal space, some sort of heating, and a well fitted bathroom.

Next:

you need to get the details of the boats that interest you, either from this web site which is constantly up-dated, or contact us for a brochure.

Then the viewing:

We only broker boats from our marina, so it is an easy process of contacting us at the office for an appointment to view the boat / boats you are interested in. We are on hand to answer any questions.

Making an offer:

We are under obligation as brokers, to put every offer to the vendor, it is then accepted or negotiated. Once an agreed figure is reached, we require a £500 deposit which puts the boat under offer until a survey (which is optional) has taken place.

Survey:

If you have a survey, (there are two types, full survey and hull survey) which we would always recommend, (we can furnish you with a list of independent surveyors who work in this area), the surveyor will give you a report, things which may be included in this are: Work required, Condition of Hull, General condition.

Paying for your narrowboat:

Electronically transfer the funds through your bank via a CHAPS payment, some banks charge for this service. Once the funds have cleared in our clients account the boat is yours. You will be given all relevant documentation and a transfer of ownership document.