Open Bow
A sociable forward terrace, a generous interior and a strong connection with the water.
Discover Open Bow →Used Narrowboats for Sale
Oakums boats occasionally return to the market.
Availability can change before a boat is publicly advertised, so it is worth telling us your preferred length, budget, layout and propulsion.
No used boats currently availableNew Oakums boats from £125,000
Current availability
We currently don’t have any used boats for sale.
That does not necessarily mean nothing is coming. An owner may be considering a sale, changing boats or speaking to Oakums before advertising publicly.
Register your interest and tell Oakums your preferred length, budget, layout and propulsion. If a suitable opportunity becomes known to us, we can contact you.
A second route
Used may not be the only affordable route.
Some buyers begin by looking for a used narrowboat and discover that a carefully specified new boat is closer to their budget than expected. New Oakums ranges currently start from £125,000.
Closed Bow
Protected year round living with more internal space for longer stays and life aboard.
Discover Closed Bow →
Bowless
A compact design that uses its length for living space without losing Oakums character.
Discover Bowless →Buying carefully
Look beyond the photographs.
Condition, documentation, maintenance history and specification all matter. Buyers should consider an appropriate independent survey and confirm the boat’s legal, technical and ownership documentation before purchase.
Condition
Commission an appropriate independent survey and understand any work the boat may require.
Documentation
Confirm ownership, available conformity information, manuals, servicing and maintenance records.
Specification
Check that the propulsion, energy, heating, layout and equipment genuinely match how you plan to use the boat.
Start your Oakums
Tell us what you are looking for.
Register your interest in a used Oakums, or ask us to compare that route with a new Bowless, Open Bow or Closed Bow boat.