This 8% (4 weeks) ownership is in a wonderful, quality traditional narrow boat called Norfolk If you have seen it you will know it has beautiful much admired lines. She was built originally by Norton Keynes who were the very best of builders at the time. She has been in shared ownership under the Challenger name until recently for most of her life and therefore is very well maintained. 70 foot long she steers as a proper narrow boat should. Starting from the rear you enter an original boatmans cabin decorated in scumbling and sleeping two including a sink and storage. Proceeding forward to the engine room which houses one of the best and most reliable traditional engines, a Lister JP 3, which has just been overhauled. There are two side access doors here and traditional roof vents. Next and throughout all of the boats you will note the new channel glaze windows but also the main bedroom with folding cross bed and a sink and wardrobe which also houses the eberspacher water heater. The next door bathroom includes shower, sink and toilet. A two bedded bunk room big enough for adults but very good for kids comes next and leads into the well equipped kitchen with a side access door for those best of summer evenings. Leading into a raised diner which also doubles as a bed at night and finally into the large lounge which has a full size settee for comfort. Also in this room is the wood burner if you prefer that to the central heating.

Then to the front cratch covered area with glass panels in the cratch for more light on those less than sunny days. The syndicate is very stable and is self managed so that keeps the costs down.

We meet up once per year and often make that into a very nice social occasion.
 

If you want a modern floating metal caravan, don't buy this share.

 If you like traditional style  and a real canal feel this share is ideal for you and your pets; be they partners, children or dogs just so long as they don't smoke (on board!)!