How much is a narrowboat mooring near Bradford?
Worked out from 3 published tariffs near Bradford for a 57ft narrowboat, cheapest first, with what the price comes to by the month and what it includes.
Typically £1,770 a year · £1,640–£2,497
At a glance
- A year's mooring for a 57ft narrowboat near Bradford: £1,640 to £2,497 across 3 published tariffs, typically £1,770 (£148 a month).
- Cheapest: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge at £1,640; dearest: Aspley Wharf Marina at £2,497.
- Length matters: a typical 40ft narrowboat costs £1,314 a year, a 70ft narrowboat £2,562, 95% more.
- None of the 3 says electricity is in the price: it's metered or not stated, so add it when comparing.
- On top of the mooring: a Canal & River Trust boat licence at 3 of these sites.
By length
| Boat | Cheapest a year | Typical | Dearest | Sites priced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40ft | £1,151 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,314 | £1,752 | 3 |
| 45ft | £1,295 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,350 | £2,015 | 3 |
| 50ft | £1,439 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,560 | £2,190 | 3 |
| 57ft | £1,640 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,770 | £2,497 | 3 |
| 60ft | £1,727 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,860 | £2,628 | 3 |
| 70ft | £2,014 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £2,562 | £3,110 | 2 |
Site by site: a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | A year | A month | Works out at | Tariff | Includes | VAT | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge Sowerby Bridge | £1,640 | £137 | £28.77 per foot | £23.60 per metre a quarter | Includes parking; electricity extra | inc. VAT | Berths available |
| Shepley Bridge Marina Mirfield | £1,770 | £148 | £31.05 per foot | £320 to £465 a quarter by length | – | inc. VAT | Not reported |
| Aspley Wharf Marina Huddersfield | £2,497 | £208 | £43.80 per foot | £3.65 per foot a month | – | inc. VAT | Berths available |
The cheapest year-round line on each site's published tariff for the boat. Monthly figures are the year divided by twelve. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does it cost to moor a 57ft narrowboat near Bradford?
From £1,640 to £2,497 a year at the 3 sites here that publish a price; the middle figure is £1,770. Cheapest is Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge.
How much is a narrowboat mooring per month near Bradford?
Spread over twelve months, a 57ft narrowboat typically costs £148 a month here, from £137 to £208. Paying monthly often costs a little more than paying for the year up front.
Does a longer narrowboat cost more to moor?
Yes: most sites charge by length. A year here: 40ft typically £1,314; 45ft typically £1,350; 50ft typically £1,560; 57ft typically £1,770; 60ft typically £1,860; 70ft typically £2,562.
What else do I pay besides the mooring?
On top of the mooring: a Canal & River Trust boat licence at 3 of these sites. Insurance, electricity where it's metered, and pump-outs are usually extra too.
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