Boat Share | Benbow
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Share For Sale On
Benbow
Share For Sale On
Benbow
General information
| Type of scheme | Managed |
|---|---|
| Nominal number of sharers | 12.5 |
| Year of build | 2000 |
| Home mooring (2024) | Dunchurch Pools Marina Onley CV23 8AN (near Braunston) |
| Length | 62' |
| Engine Type (last known) | Nanni Diesel (2005) |
| Berths | 2 + 4 |
| Change over day | Saturday |
| Are pets allowed | Yes |
| Is smoking allowed inside | No |
| Booking system | Allocation of weeks is by annual ballot. The year is divided into four periods to cover Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter seasons and ‘lots’ are drawn from each of the groupings every year thus enabling everyone to have a selection of weeks throughout the year. Should one Syndicate member want time drawn by another member it will be possible to exchange weeks or merely offer them over if not required. |
| Priority for school holidays | No such scheme on this boat. |
General Comments About the Boat
Shell Built By: Alexander Boat Builders
Fit Out By: Blue Haven Marine
Bow Thruster: Hydraulic
Engine: Nanni Diesel Engine
Electrical Supply: 12v lighting and 240v from the Heart Interface Inverter
Cabin Heating: Gas central heating radiators (Alde boiler) and solid fuel stove to Lounge
Toilet: Two pump-out
Water Heating: Calorifier heated by gas boiler and by engine
Extra Fittings: Microwave, gas split level oven/grill/hob, fridge, TV/Video, radio and CDs to lounge and rear cabin, rear and front cratch covers, Dyson vacuum cleaner, water filter in kitchen, detachable clear Perspex panel for side door
Starting from the rear deck the steps descend into the fixed bedroom with a wash basin and a wardrobe.
Next on the left is a WC and then a shower room with a WC, shower and wash basin.
You come to the galley next with a refrigerator, gas job, gas oven, sink and cupboards.
Next to the galley is the dinette which converts to a double bed or two single beds.
Then there is an ‘L’ shaped seating area with a removable table which converts to another double bed. In this front area is a TV and a solid fuel Squirrel stove.
Front doors open onto the front deck.
Pictures of the boat
Specific details for the share offered
| Size of share as a percentage or fraction | 8% |
|---|---|
| Price in UK Pounds | £2,200 |
| Reason for selling | Fancy a change |
| Pre-booked weeks included | 2024 24th August 2024 28th September 2024 9th November 2024 2025 22nd February 2025 2nd August 2025 22nd October 2025 29th November 2025 |
| Holiday entitlement with share offered here. | I get one week in each season - Spring, summer, autumn and winter. |
| School holiday option possible? | No such scheme on this boat |
| Running costs for 2024 (How do these figures compare? Link opens new window) | Cost in 2024 is £140 pcm |
| How are the running costs to be apportioned | I would ask the incoming owner to take over the monthly contribution from purchase. |
Contact details for vendor | lesleynigel@yahoo.co.uk |
General comments by vendor
We have owned a share in Benbow since 2009 and, together with friends, have enjoyed cruising on many different parts of the canal system. Benbow is moored in marinas chosen by the syndicate, with a move every three or four years.
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