Cruiser stern boat joins Show line-up

The first cruiser stern boat to join the line-up for this year's National Boat Share Show at Dunchurch Pools is Minuet.

Managed for her owners by Ownashare Cruising, Minuet is a 54ft, 4 berth narrowboat launched in 2011.  Currently based at Dunchurch Pools Marina, Minuet is powered by a Nanni diesel engine.  Owners use the popular 'list' system to book the weeks they have on board.  The 'list' system is used by just over half of all shared ownership syndicates. 

The National Boat Share Show this year is on Saturday & Sunday 18th & 19th April.  The Show opens at 10am on both days, closing at 5pm on the Saturday and 4pm on the Sunday. Admission and car parking are free.

The full address of the Marina is Dunchurch Pools Marina, Onley CV23 8AN.  The location can be found on Google Maps, although the actual marina does not show up on the map - only in the satellite view.

A 1/12th share in Minuet is currently on offer for £2,300.

Cotonwood joins Show line-up

I've now heard that Cotonwood has been confirmed as attending the National Boat Share Show at Dunchurch Pools Marina on the weekend of 18th & 19th April.

Cotonwood is a 58ft narrowboat launched in 2007, managed for her owners by BCBM.  Originally built for Ownerships, she has 6 berths, a semi-trad stern and a Nanni 1.9 engine.

She is configured with a forward saloon and a rear galley adjoining the dinette.  Cotonwood is a pet friendly boat and a no smoking rule.

The Boat Share Show opens at 10am on both days, closing at 5pm on the Saturday and 4pm on the Sunday.  Car parking and admission are free.

First boat booked in for Boat Share Show

Apperley is the first boat to be confirmed as attending the Boat Share Sow at Dunchurch Pools Marina on Saturday and Sunday 18th & 19th April.  The Show opens at 10am each day.  Car parking and admission are free.

Apperley is a 58ft, 6-berth, semi-trad boat
with shares on offer from just £500.
Currently moored at Braunston Marina,
she is managed for her owners by BCBM.

Apperley is a 6-berth, semi-trad, ex-Ownerships boat now managed for the owners' syndicate by BCBM.  She was launched in 2004 and has a Beta Marine 43 engine.  She has a saloon and dinette towards the bow, a mid-galley and main bedroom with ensuite nearest the stern.  


There are 12 full shares in the syndicate - on offer from £500 - and she is currently moored at Braunston Marina. 

There is no better way of finding out what shared ownership can offer than attending a Boat Share Show. It not only gives the opportunity to look over a variety of different boats, but also to talk to existing owners on board to answer your questions and tell you about their experiences of shared ownership.

Pippa and I will be at the Show manning the Welcome Desk - so do call in and see us on your way to visit the boats and talk to the management companies. If you're just trying to find out about how shared ownership gives you more boating for your holiday pounds, we are a good first port of call - we don't sell anything but we have lots of experience and know-how.

Slipstream moves on

I've had a note from Peter Walker on behalf of the syndicate to let me know that Slipstream has been sold and is no longer a "shared boat"

She has been bought by Kelly Jones and her brother Gary pictured here (with dog) at Wigrams Turn after the handover. 

Kelly and Gary will live on Slipstream with a continuous cruising licence.  Kelly  is an experienced boater.  She makes jewellery for a living and will work onboard.  Gary is an upholsterer and has already got plans for Slipstream’s upholstery.