Whether you are decided to buy a wide beam boat or a narrowboat, it is always best to do your research before you part with your money. Boats come in various different sizes and forms, so you need to choose the right boat to suit your lifestyle and requirements.
If the boat is going to be your permanent home, then it’s wise to choose a wide beam boat that offers a lot more living space, compared to with a narrowboat that isn’t as spacious.
If you are planning on moving afloat, then be sure to chat with our friendly team at Collingwood Boats; we’ll be able to advise you on which boat is best suited to your lifestyle choices. In the meantime, here are a few pros and cons on wide beam boats to help you decide.
Pros:-
- Spacious: One advantage you will always get with wide beam boats, is the amount of space they offer. The additional living space is ideal for small families and allows a lot of options for storage. Check out our Abode range of boats for scope, it’s one of our top specification designs and comes complete with a variety of technical designs features.
- Trendy waterside residence: Due to the ample space wide beam boats offer, you are able to use free standing furniture, which can give the feel of a small apartment.
- Steering: Some of the wide beam boats offer hydraulic steering, which allows you to keep the wheel in position, making it more manageable if you are on your own.
Cons:-
- Maintenance costs: Similar to owning a big home, buying a wider boat comes with higher maintenance and running costs, which is fairly expected by most people.
- Mooring space: With the larger boats you would need to consider mooring spaces that could accommodate to the size of your boat.
- Mooring costs: Costs of mooring larger boats are slightly higher compared to narrowboats, so it’s something to consider when budgeting.
- Cruising: The sheer size of the boat may mean that you are unable to cruise across some of the narrower parts of the canals, but there are many paths to choose from where this would not be an issue.
No matter how big or small your boat is there will be an overwhelming list of things you need to consider before you buy, to better suit your lifestyle. That’s why we are here with advice to help you make an informed decision on your purchase. As a result of this, you’ll have a blissful life waiting for you on the English waterways.
