Listed below are a selection of the common questions we receive- feel free to contact us if there's anything we've missed!

Who we are and what we do

What is NarrowboatShop.co.uk?
Is NarrowboatShop.co.uk a Narrowboat Broker?
Who runs NarrowboatShop.co.uk?
Does this help the environment?

Selling a narrowboat?

What are the advantages of advertising a boat through NarrowboatShop.co.uk?
How much does advertising cost?
How long will my boat stay on the site?
Are my payment/personal details safe?
Why do I need to register to sell my boat?
How many pictures can I add to my advert?
I'm a narrowboat broker and want to advertise a number of narrowboats- Is there a 'bulk buy' discount?

Logging-in to the site

...change my password?
...change my personal details?
...change the price and details of my advertised narrowboat/s?
...tell you that I have sold my narrowboat?

What is NarrowboatShop.co.uk?

NarrowboatShop is a website which enables both private individuals and companies to advertise their narrowboat/s for sale online.

Is NarrowboatShop.co.uk a narrowboat broker?

NarrowboatShop.co.uk is not a narrowboat broker. We do not provide any form of brokerage services- we concentrate on providing a cost-efficient way for individuals and companies to advertise and market their boats.  We're a bit like Autotrader, but for Narrowboats!

What are the advantages of advertising a boat through NarrowboatShop.co.uk?

NarrowboatShop.co.uk is a cost-effective, modern and fast way to reach thousands of potential narrowboat buyers. Placing an advert takes a matter of minutes, and will become active on the site immediately. Potential buyers can access your advert 24 hours a day, 7-days a week, at any time that suits them.

How much does advertising cost?

NarrowboatShop.co.uk uses a fixed rate of £24.95 per narrowboat for all private and trade/commercial advertising. This fee is payable upon placing the advert.

From time to time, we may promote special offers which reduce the rate of advertising- you'll still receive exactly the same service though!

I'm a narrowboat broker and want to advertise a number of narrowboats- Is there a 'bulk buy' discount?

Absolutely- please Contact Us for more information.

How long will my advert stay on the site?

As long as it takes to sell- NarrowboatShop.co.uk will keep your advert on the site until you notify us that the boat has been sold. This is done through your control panel.

Are my payment/personal details safe?

Absolutely- the site uses industry standard 128bit SSL encryption technology. When entering personal details, logging-in to the site or submitting narrowboat information, you will see the padlock icon in your browser to indicate that your details are secure.

Your payment is processed entirely by Nochex, who are an independent payment specialist. All of your credit/debit card details are processed by Nochex in accordance with theirsecurity policies.

Who runs NarrowboatShop.co.uk?

NarrowboatShop.co.uk is owned and operated by NDR Technologies Limited (Registered in England - Company Number 7402677)

Why do I need to register to sell my boat?

In order to allow us to manage your advert and provide a more secure service, we require you to register. This enables us to provide you with a log-in password and provide access to your own Control Panel management area- from here you can change details of you advert instantly without needing to contact us.

How many pictures can I add to my advert?

You may add upto eight full-color, high-resolution images to your advert. These images should be in jpeg format and ideally measure 800 x 600 pixels.  If you're not sure how to do this, or need any assistance, just let us know.

How do I change my password?

To change your password, log-in using your username and password. Once logged-in, click on the Control Panel link at the top of the page to access your personal Control Panel. Click on the Change Password link. Enter your current password, then enter your new password (at least 6 characters) in the next two text boxes. Click on the Change Password Button to confirm the change.

How do I change my personal details?

To change your personal details, log-in using your username and password. Once logged-in, click on the Control Panel link at the top of the page to access your personal Control Panel. Click on the Change Personal Details link. Modify your personal details as required, and confirm the changes by clicking on the Update Details Button.

How do I change the price and details of my advertised narrowboat/s?

To change the details of your narrowboat, log-in using your username and password. Once logged-in, click on the Control Panel link at the top of the page to access your personal Control Panel. A list of your current adverts will be shown. Click on the Revise Advert link of the narrowboat you wish to modify. Click on the [Modify] link of the particular part of the advert that you wish to edit, make the required changes, and click on the Submit Changes button.

Certain parts of the advert (such as the Narrowboat Name, Length etc) cannot be changed through the Control Panel and must be modified by a member of the NarrowboatShop.co.uk team. Please contact us if you wish to change one of these details.

How do I tell you that I have sold my narrowboat?

To tell us that you have sold your narrowboat, log-in using your username and password. Once logged-in, click on the Control Panel link at the top of the page to access your personal Control Panel. A list of your current adverts will be shown. Click on the Revise Advert link of the narrowboat you wish to mark as sold. Click on the [Mark as Sold] link at the bottom of the page. Tick the confirm box and click on the Submit Changes button.

Does this help the environment?

A little, yes! Besides reducing the amount of printed advertising and distribution, our servers also use