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Dawn Treader share for sale



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Dawn Treader

Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader

General information

Type of schemeManaged
Nominal number of sharers12.5
Year of build2011
Home mooring (2026)Nantwich Canal Centre Basin End Chester Road Nantwich Cheshire CW5 8LB
Length61'
Engine Type (last known)Nanni (2022)
Berths2 + 2 (fixed double and dinette converts to either 2 singles or a double)
Change over daySaturday
Are pets allowedYes
Is smoking allowed insideNo
Booking systemList allocation system whereby owners with an 8% 
share choose two weeks in High Season - (April to September), 
which can be together and then in reverse order 2 weeks in 
Low Season (October to March). 

The list then changes order each year moving places. 

The 4% share is entitled to one week in each season.
Priority for school holidaysYes but not limited specifically to school holidays. 
Instead the owners have first option on the list allocation.

General Comments About the Boat


Stepping onboard Dawn Treader at the Stern you will find Tek Deck flooring. 

Entering the semi traditional area you will find seating with under seat storage. 

Under the deck boards you will find the Nanni engine which was fitted in 2022.

Through the lockable stern doors you enter the cabin via a set of oak stairs, here you will find two full height cupboards for coats, shoes, boat items etc. In a separate cupboard there is the electrical control panel. 

Being a reverse layout you then head into a large fully equipped galley with gas hob and eye line height gas oven, microwave, under counter fridge, and enough crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils for 6 people. With easy to clean granite work tops and Karndean flooring, a built-in keel cooler and plentiful oak cupboards for extra storage. 

After the galley is a carpeted raised Pullman Dinette with a side hatch that has a retractable fly screen. This area can be converted into a full double bed or two singles.

Moving into the Saloon you will find two leather captains chairs with foot stools to relax in and uniquely the dinette seat nearest the saloon can be reversed to make further seating. 

There is a tv/ dvd player built into a unit under the second side hatch that also has a retractable fly screen. A multi fuel stove can make this space a warm snug. 

Next along is a walk through bathroom with Karndean flooring. Here you will find a large quadrant shower, Pumpout Macerator toilet , sink on granite top with oak storage cabinet beneath and a heated towel rail. Ether side there are port hole windows with privacy glass that give ample light and ventilation. 

This leads into the carpeted main bedroom which has a raised 5ft wide double bed with storage cupboard underneath, at the foot of the bed you will find the second tv/dvd player.  There are a number of useful overhead oak cupboards and a full height wardrobe with hanging space and shelves giving you ample space to store your clothes and other items. There is a feature vanity unit incorporated into the wardrobe. More storage can be found under the bow door steps. 

Through the locking bow doors you enter into the front deck area with Tek Deck flooring a good all year round place to sit and enjoy the views either through the opening mahogany and glass fronted A frame or by rolling up the sides of the traditionally styled cratch cover. 

There is also a large locker for coal, kindling, anchor and other boat items within the well deck. Two large gas bottles are located via a hatch in the bow locker. 

Throughout the boat there is Led lighting, 240 v plug sockets with USB connections all powered by either electric hookup or the onboard inverter. Diesel heating with radiators keeps the boat warm on the winter chilly nights via an adjustable thermostat. 

Generous hot water is available via a calorifier or immersion heater. 



Pictures of the boat

Boatshare | Shared Narrow Boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Shared narrow boat Dawn Treader
Dawn Treader Layout

Specific details for the share offered

Size of share as a percentage or fraction4% (Two weeks)
Price in UK Pounds£2,500
Reason for sellingTrying something different
Pre-booked weeks included2026

5th December 2026 

2027

26th June 2027 
18th December 2027
Holiday entitlement with share offered here.This is a two week share 
(with the option to use any available weeks via a list system)
School holiday option possible?No
Running costs for 2026

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The monthly fee is £70 

The winter maintenance is split between the owners depending on the share percentage. 

Our Winter maintenance cost for 2025/26 was £120
How are the running costs to be apportionedI would ask the incoming owner to take over the 
monthly contribution from purchase.
Contact details for vendor
daveshelvey@live.co.uk

General comments by vendor


Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a 4% (2 week) share in Dawn Treader a 61ft Semi -Traditional canal boat. This unique share is offered after 10 years of ownership. 

Dawn Treader was built by Nantwich Narrowboat Company in 2011 and featured in magazines being praised for its robust build quality and elegant reverse layout. Dawn Treader is having a full repaint in July 2026 by Andy Russell, this is already budgeted for and will giver her a fresh look keeping the same colour scheme which is always complimented on when out on the cut. Andy will also be doing the signwriting and details like the candy stick tiller and forward rails. She is currently moored at Nantwich Marina with a Saturday turnaround. 

During annual AGMs future base locations are discussed and voted on.

Dawn Treader is a well-appointed and thoughtfully designed boat which allows for pleasurable cruising throughout the year.


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