Currently moored at Wigram's Turn Marina, Napton (2007/8/9) on the Grand
Union/Oxford Canal. We are likely to remain there for the next couple of
years at least as there is such a variety of routes from this base. Any
decisions regarding future moorings are made after consultation with all
owners
Dragonfly is a 58ft, six-berth, semi-traditional narrow boat built by
Dursley & Hurst and launched in 2002.
Entering from the stern, you will find the fixed double berth in a
comfortable cabin with wardrobe, cupboards and under-bed storage. The
bed is 4’ x 6’3” and has a good-quality orthopaedic mattress to ensure a
relaxing night’s sleep.
The bathroom is next-door and consists of a mini-bath with shower
overhead, a basin set into a useful vanity unit and a modern pump-out
toilet.
The corridor leads to the galley, which is well equipped with gas
oven/grill, 4-burner gas hob, fridge, 1.5 bowl sink and lots of storage
space. A good range of pans, china and cutlery is provided together
with all the little extras, such as cleaning materials, matches etc,
that you may require.
There is a comfortable dinette, which can be converted into a second
double berth. This is slightly raised and gives good views from the
large picture windows.
The saloon is spacious and airy, having double doors opening to the bow
area. Two leather swivel chairs and footstools are in the saloon, (where
airbeds are provided for the additional berths), and there is
a colour TV/Video Player, CD/Radio and, for the chillier nights, a
traditional stove.
The whole boat is tastefully furnished in shades of green with ash
panelling. There are radiators in all areas, which run very efficiently
from the diesel supply.
Dragonfly is available for use between February and early December each
year and people buy as many weeks as they require at the time of year
which suits them. Unlike other schemes, you stick to the same week every
year making it easy to plan your holidays to fit in with work or school
commitments.
We started off life as part of the original Boatshare Company (nothing
to do with this site ED) but, following the decision to move to new
moorings in 2006, three of the owners took on the roles of Boat Manager,
Secretary and Treasurer. Fees are paid annually in accordance with the
number of shares owned and this pays for all shared running costs such
as licensing, insurance, mooring, regular maintenance etc. The only
thing you will need to pay for at the end of your holiday is fuel and
pump-out.
The boat is checked by the marina staff at each changeover and is
serviced regularly. They will also provide a valet service, if
required. Winter maintenance, including hull-painting if necessary, is
carried out annually during December and January.
Owners are kept informed of all developments through regular newsletters
and are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting which is held in
July each year. There is a great spirit of camaraderie among the
owners.
WE ALL LOVE DRAGONFLY!
| Share Holding |
We have 3 week available, weeks 12 ,35
and 36 |
| Price |
£3,500 for the three weeks
|
| Reason for sale |
We want to do more boating so we are buy
our own boat |
| Weeks 2008 |
The weeks for 2008/9 are first 2 weeks
of September 2008 and 22 March 2009 (See
this page for dates) |
| Contact |
davidalangarrity@aol.com or 01244 311628 |
| Running costs 2008 (including
management) |
£250 per week owned |
Vendors comments
The boat is left full of diesel at
the end of every changeover week ,the service fee per week is
£250 plus any extras that occur this have kept to a reasonable
level ,the boat is to be painted in the closed season at a cost
of £375 for our share of the bill the weeks are this year 1st 2
weeks of September 2008 ,and 22 March 2009
She is a well maintained ,with 6 berths being a fixed double
,dining table that converts to a further double ,two
reclining "Wilsons" chairs.
The bathroom has hip bath with shower over pumpout toilet
and basin.
The galley has gas oven and separate hob. The hot water is
provided the diesel central heating boiler or calorifier,
240 land line choice of satellite or freeview tv.
The well deck is open having space for 2 gas cylinder's and
mooring gear.
She has an enthusiastic team of owners who keep in contact
by email, phone, and the marina (a rare thing they are
helpful and care both the owners and the marina )
We have breakdown cover only used once to change a throttle
cable (when it hasn't happened to you it is puzzling) but
the service was quick, and very helpful help calm what
seemed like a problem to a routine job nothing was too much
trouble. There is a routine maintenance schedule and
contract so few surprises in the bills .we are kept aware of
programs via a regular email letter,
Anything else just
ask
