How much is a narrowboat mooring near Chester?
Worked out from 4 published tariffs near Chester for a 57ft narrowboat, cheapest first, with what the price comes to by the month and what it includes.
Typically £3,806 a year · £3,254–£6,359
At a glance
- A year's mooring for a 57ft narrowboat near Chester: £3,254 to £6,359 across 4 published tariffs, typically £3,806 (£317 a month).
- Cheapest: Venetian Marina at £3,254; dearest: Liverpool Marina at £6,359.
- Length matters: a typical 40ft narrowboat costs £3,060 a year, a 70ft narrowboat £4,672, 53% more.
- None of the 4 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 | £2,616 Swanley Bridge Marina | £3,060 | £4,463 | 4 |
| 45ft | £2,616 Swanley Bridge Marina | £3,284 | £5,023 | 4 |
| 50ft | £2,780 Swanley Bridge Marina | £3,433 | £5,579 | 4 |
| 57ft | £3,254 Venetian Marina | £3,806 | £6,359 | 4 |
| 60ft | £3,365 Swanley Bridge Marina | £3,948 | £6,696 | 4 |
| 70ft | £3,859 Swanley Bridge Marina | £4,672 | £7,813 | 4 |
Site by site: a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | A year | A month | Works out at | Tariff | Includes | VAT | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina Cholmondeston | £3,254 | £271 | £57.10 per foot | £57.10 per foot a year | – | inc. VAT | Berths available |
| Swanley Bridge Marina Nantwich | £3,365 | £280 | £59.04 per foot | £2,080 to £3,859 a year by length | – | inc. VAT | Not reported |
| Anderton Marina Anderton | £4,247 | £354 | £74.50 per foot | £74.50 per foot a year | electricity extra | inc. VAT | Not reported |
| Liverpool Marina Liverpool | £6,359 | £530 | £111.56 per foot | £366.10 per metre a year | Includes water; electricity extra | – | 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 Chester?
From £3,254 to £6,359 a year at the 4 sites here that publish a price; the middle figure is £3,806. Cheapest is Venetian Marina in Cholmondeston.
How much is a narrowboat mooring per month near Chester?
Spread over twelve months, a 57ft narrowboat typically costs £317 a month here, from £271 to £530. 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 £3,060; 45ft typically £3,284; 50ft typically £3,433; 57ft typically £3,806; 60ft typically £3,948; 70ft typically £4,672.
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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