The boat's permanent record
Know a boat before you buy it.
The independent record of UK inland boats. Look up a boat by name or BR-number, see what's on its record, and check whether it has been reported stolen.
A lasting record.
Not another advert.
More than a lookup
One boat. A record that stays with it.
Public details anyone can check, and private tools for the owner. No marketplace account needed.
01 Know the boatSearch 44,214 records by name or BR-number, and see where each detail came from.Check a boat → 02 Check it isn't stolenSee whether the boat has been reported stolen on The Boat Index, and when.Stolen boats → 03 Make it yoursClaim your boat's record, add an emergency contact for anyone who finds it adrift, and keep your crew and gear together. Free.Claim your boat → What's on a record
- The boat
- Its name, kind of boat, length and beam, hull, engine and builder, where we hold them.
- Stolen or not
- Whether the boat has been reported stolen on The Boat Index, and when.
- Claimed or not
- Whether the owner has claimed the record. Owners' names and contact details are never shown.
- Where it comes from
- Most records come from public boat records collected in April 2026. Owners can add and correct their own. How it works
Buying a boat? Check its BSSFind a Boat Safety Scheme examiner on Boat Safety Hub 44,214 boat records. 29 claimed by their owners. 1 reported stolen.
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