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Shares presently for sale via this site	A list of all shares presently advertised on this site, both "for sale" and "wanted" on featured adverts with pictures.
The boatshare advantage	Buying or selling - see why this site is perhaps head and shoulders over some other options available.
Below are adverts that have been placed free of charge on this site (normally less content, shorter advertising time)
Free to use general sales and wants board	Can be used to sell anything "boaty" including your share of a boat (why you should not!) , anything!! If you are looking for a share post here, and well as joining our mailing list Also post on here if you are looking to FORM a NEW syndicate - its totally free!!!!
Below is a general sections concerning shared ownership of boats, both in the U.K. and abroad.
	Message board. A truly independent message board aimed only at those who choose to share boats.
A potted history of narrow boat shared ownership	A "work in progress" document. You can add to is if you wish....!!!
A Share Of Your Own	"A Share of Your Own". A large .pdf file of an article appearing in November 2010 Waterways World citing the advantages and disadvantages of shared ownership. Recommended reading if you have not seen it.
Shared Ownership Part 1.pdf	As seen in Canals and Rivers - and before anybody asked yes, permission was granted to reproduce it here (nice people). Ownerships and Challenger, both mentioned in this article, have ceased trading.
Shared Ownership Part 2.pdf	As seen in Canals and Rivers - and before anybody asked yes, permission was granted to reproduce it here (nice people). Ownerships and Challenger, both mentioned in this article, have ceased trading.
Shared Ownership on the Med Part 1.pdf	As seen in Waterways World - and before anybody asked yes, permission was granted to reproduce it here (nice people).
Shared Ownership on the Med Part 2.pdf	As seen in Waterways World - and before anybody asked yes, permission was granted to reproduce it here (nice people).
Timeshare on Narrow Boats	Canal Boat Club have written a piece about this concept - have a read and see if it is for you....
Share a Share	Not enough time (or money!?) for a full share - boatshare offers you a forum where you can find a friend to share a share with you.
Shared ownership boats	List of boats known to be in shared ownership - please add yours if it is not there
UK operated shared ownership craft based abroad	List of all boats known based abroad but operated by UK shared ownership companies, or in private schemes - please add yours if it is not there
Commercial shared ownership operators	Known shared ownership operators operating in the U.K., with web links.
Types of shared ownership	A rough guide to the types of shared ownership available, and suggestions as to a few pertinent questions to ask?
This web site in the Sunday Observer newspaper	Read all about shared ownership of boats as it appeared in the Observer Newspaper, including details of this web site (link opens new window).
Below are some sundry items, tools and extras.
Testimonials	What persons using this site have said about the service and the response.
Join our mailing list	Join our list to be kept advised of any interesting "boat sharing" type news or gossip. Also details sent to you of every share coming up for sale on this site. This mailing list will NEVER be given or sold to third parties!
The boatshare toolbar	The boatshare toolbar. A must for all those interested in sharing boats, especially those looking to buy a share. Links to all the major shares for sale areas on the Internet, as well as chat rooms and message boards. If after you install it you decide you no longer need it you can just remove it!!
Below are links to various sections on this site where you can input data to get your own advert on here, some free some chargeable.
Featured share for sale advertising	Details of featured advertising rates and what you can advertise. Cost is £40 per annum. Pay on your credit card, or cheque as you prefer.
Free to use general sales and wants board	Get a free advert on the classified board, sell or even rent a boat from there!
Sundry items
General Advertising	What is on this site.
Links	Links page, link to this site and we will link back to you...
Contact	Contact details
12 volt products	Selection of carefully chosen products offered at very keen prices. Loads sold to date, very very few problems....
Challenger	What happened to them??
Ownerships	What happened to them??
You Tube	Footage of shared boats on You Tube - some dramatic some not!

In early 2010 boatshare co uk did a survey among those that had used the free board to advertise their share in a boat for sale, rather than place a paid advert on the main part of the site.

The overwhelming opinion was that whilst one of two had sold, most had not AND the person placing the advert was going to try elsewhere with advertising, having become disillusioned with the ability of this site to sell shares. This is in stark contrast to the fact that the featured adverts actually do sell shares very well.

However, the section has been retained but anyone advertising on there is asked to consider a paid advert next time should their share not sell.

UKCanals Ring Owner: Ken Fairhurst Site: UK Canals