How much is a narrowboat mooring near Oldham?
Worked out from 3 published tariffs near Oldham for a 57ft narrowboat, cheapest first, with what the price comes to by the month and what it includes.
Typically £1,929 a year · £1,640–£3,434
At a glance
- A year's mooring for a 57ft narrowboat near Oldham: £1,640 to £3,434 across 3 published tariffs, typically £1,929 (£161 a month).
- Cheapest: Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge at £1,640; dearest: New Mills Marina at £3,434.
- Length matters: a typical 40ft narrowboat costs £1,354 a year, a 70ft narrowboat £2,403, 78% 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 | £1,354 | £2,410 | 3 |
| 45ft | £1,295 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,557 | £2,772 | 3 |
| 50ft | £1,439 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,692 | £3,013 | 3 |
| 57ft | £1,640 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £1,929 | £3,434 | 3 |
| 60ft | £1,727 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £2,030 | £3,615 | 3 |
| 70ft | £2,014 Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge | £2,403 | £4,278 | 3 |
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 |
| Mayroyd Moorings Hebden Bridge | £1,929 | £161 | £33.84 per foot | £33.84 per foot a year | Includes water | – | Waiting list |
| New Mills Marina New Mills | £3,434 | £286 | £60.25 per foot | £60.25 per foot a year | – | inc. VAT | Not reported |
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 Oldham?
From £1,640 to £3,434 a year at the 3 sites here that publish a price; the middle figure is £1,929. Cheapest is Shire Cruisers, Sowerby Bridge.
How much is a narrowboat mooring per month near Oldham?
Spread over twelve months, a 57ft narrowboat typically costs £161 a month here, from £137 to £286. 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 £1,354; 45ft typically £1,557; 50ft typically £1,692; 57ft typically £1,929; 60ft typically £2,030; 70ft typically £2,403.
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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