Shropshire Blue

There is a share for sale on	Shropshire Blue

Type of scheme	Private
Number of sharers	12
Year of construction	2002
Home mooring (2012)	Great Haywood Marina, Staffs
Length	57'
Engine Type	Isuzu diesel
Berths	2 + 2 + 2
Change over day each week	Saturday
Are pets allowed	Yes
Is smoking allowed INSIDE the boat	Yes
Booking System	Share holder allocated a number for their share. Then bookings are made by the shareholder in the number one slot having first choice and so on. Each year the order moves in rotation moving up the summer list and down the winter list, two places at a time so over time everyone has the same choices.
Priority for school holidays	There is a mix of owners some choose to avoid the holidays and generally people have been flexible but their are no special arrangements

General comments about the boat
Shropshire Blue is a comfortable 57 footer launched originally in 2002. Repainted in 2008 and a brand new replacement engine in 2010. She is fitted out internally mostly of pine tongue and groove. The bedroom is at the stern. Additional storage is provided by over bed cupboard and a single wardrobe.. The wet cupboard and electrics/non domestic storage cupboards are at the side of the steps. The bathroom has a WC, shower and wash basin with vanity unit. in the galley, a pleasant L-shape, there is a full range of base units both sides providing ample storage. There is a gas eye level grill and oven with electric fridge under, there is a gas hob is set into worktop and of course a sink. The galley is very well equipped with Microwave, toaster, crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment for a crew of six. The very full domestic inventory also includes a Henry Vac. An additional make up double berth is provided by the raised dinette, which also provides storage for bedding with cupboards. The saloon has two comfy armchairs, which convert, into single berths, an LCD TV with DVD. A boiler supplies the central heating with a solid fuel stove providing additional heating in the colder months. The saloon is fully carpeted; storage steps lead to the bow deck where the gas locker is located. Shropshire Blue is fully equipped for canal cruising. The engine is serviced regularly and we are also members of a breakdown association.

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Specific details for the share offered
Size of share as a percentage or fraction	1/12th
Price in UK pounds	£3,750.00
Reason for selling	Ill health
Pre-booked weeks included	27 Oct to 3 Nov2012, 16-23 Feb 2013
Share entitlement	Two weeks between April and September and two between October and March
Running costs for 2012/3	£750 per annum, payable in two tranches, one in March, the other September, which equates to £187.50 per week on board
Contact details for vendor	tonygwinnell@hotmail.com or 01404814979

General Comments by vendor
The AGM is usually held in March when the owners meet to discuss plans for repairs and renewals for the year ahead and set the annual maintenance contribution. The annual fees (2 payments- March & Sept) cover ALL fees. All moorings, servicing, insurance etc. The only thing you have to pay for when you use the boat is the diesel and pump out fees. We have an excellent treasurer and the balance is very healthy, estimated at nearly £8,000, which is another way of saying that actually the price being asked could be regarded as £1,000 less than it is! The AGM decides the costs and has been £1000 per annum per 12th share, payable in two lots, one in March and the other in September. A days "tuition" is offered if required. Next payment is due March 2012.