Terms of use
The short version: a record is information, not proof. Check anything important before you rely on it.
The site
The Boat Index (theboatindex.co.uk) is run by Towpath Digital Ltd, company number 16913912, registered in England and Wales. By using it you agree to these terms.
Records are information, not proof
A record shows what we hold about a boat and where it came from. It is not proof of who owns a boat, its condition, or its history. Most UK boats aren't on any register of title (Part 1 of the UK Ship Register is the exception). Before you buy, get a survey, check the Boat Safety Scheme certificate and the licence, and see the seller's proof of ownership.
Claims
Only claim a boat you own. We may remove a claim, or close an account, if a claim looks wrong.
Reports
Only report what you've seen, honestly. Reports are not emergency services: if anyone is in danger, call 999.
Our responsibility
We check what we publish, but we can't promise every record is complete or up to date, and we aren't responsible for decisions you make from it. Nothing in these terms limits liability that the law doesn't allow us to limit.
Law
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales.
Last changed 20 October 2026.