Narrow Boat Share | Dragonfly
General information
Type of scheme | Private |
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Nominal number of sharers | Not fixed, sold as fixed weeks, therefore depends how may weeks each person buys (but around 20 owners) |
Year of build | 2002 |
Home mooring (2024/5) | Kings Orchard Marina Broad Lane Huddlesford Lichfield WS13 8PY although due to move for 2025 cruising season (likely to be in the NW somewhere accessible to Llangollen / Shropshire Union / Trent & Mersey canals) |
Length | 58' |
Engine Type (last known) | Beta Marine 43 |
Berths | 2 + 2 + 2 x 1 (so 6!) |
Change over day | Sunday |
Are pets allowed | Yes |
Is smoking allowed inside | No |
Booking system | Fixed week scheme |
Priority for school holidays | Owners have bought set weeks based on their personal requirements. If their normal dates do not coincide with school holidays (because Easter is early, for example) they can negotiate "swaps" with other owners but an exchange cannot be guaranteed. |
General Comments About the Boat
Dragonfly is a 58ft, six-berth, semi-traditional narrow boat built by Dursley & Hurst and launched in 2002. She was completely repainted in January 2009
Entering from the stern, you will find the fixed double berth in a comfortable cabin with wardrobe, cupboards and under-bed storage. The bed is 4’ x 6’3” and has a good-quality orthopaedic mattress to ensure a relaxing night’s sleep.In early 2011, the bathroom and kitchen area was completely refurbished and now consists of a walkthrough bathroom with cleverly designed private toilet cubicle, full size shower with overhead T-bar and hand-set,stylish ceramic washbowl and heated towel rail. Beyond this is the kitchen, which is well equipped with 700mm gas oven/grill, 4-burner gas hob, fridge, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and lots of storage space including a built-in wine-rack. A good range of pans, china and cutlery is provided together with all the little extras, such as cleaning materials, matches etc, that you may require. A 240v power supply allows use of a toaster and microwave (or any other small appliances owners may choose to bring with them) and there are several other sockets elsewhere on board.
There is a comfortable dinette, which can be converted into a second double berth. This is slightly raised and gives good views from the large picture windows.
The saloon is spacious and airy, having double doors opening to the bow area. Two leather swivel chairs and footstools are in the saloon, (where airbeds are provided for the additional berths), and there is a colour TV/DVD Player, CD/Radio and, for the chillier nights, a traditional stove.
The whole boat is tastefully furnished in shades of green with ash panelling. There are radiators in all areas, which run very efficiently from the diesel supply.
The boat has a wi-fi system on board and Smart TV.
Pictures of the boat
Specific details for the share offered
Size of share as a percentage or fraction | Two weeks (Would split) |
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Price in UK Pounds | £1,000 |
Reason for selling | I have other shares and time is becoming a factor. |
Pre-booked weeks included | Week number: 7, Week number: 8 NB: Week numbers start from the first Sunday in January each year, so in 2025 start of weeks will be 16th Feb, 23rd Feb |
Holiday entitlement with share offered here. | Week 7, and 8 with week numbers starting first Sunday of the year. |
School holiday option possible? | No such scheme on this boat |
Running costs for 2025 (How do these figures compare? Link opens new window) | The cost is £400 per year per week owned. This includes a paint fund contribution of £40 per year per week owned. The cost has just increased so is not expected it to change for a few years at least.. |
How are the running costs to be apportioned | On the basis that the incoming owner is using my 2025 weeks I would ask the incoming owner to pick up the 2025 running costs |
Contact details for vendor | scappythelegend@gmail.com or 07921 058782 |
General comments by vendor
We currently own 7 weeks on Dragonfly and 6 on another boat and we simply cannot use them all. We will continue to use Dragonfly for our remaining 5 weeks – she is a cracking boat!
Dragonfly is well managed by her owners and has a very healthy account balance. She was completely repainted January 2024 and considerable interior refurbishment was also carried out. She’ll be good for many more years’ happy cruising!
Dragonfly is a well-established syndicate with many long-standing members. It is managed efficiently and communications between members (including Secretary and Boat Manager) are good.
We have a TV, CD and radio on board as well as two very comfortable recliner chairs.
Dragonfly’ cruising season runs between mid-February and early December, and annual maintenance is scheduled over winter. Unlike other schemes, you stick to the same fixed week every year making it easy to plan your holidays to fit in with work or school commitments.
We started off life as part of the original Boatshare Company (nothing to do with this site) but, following the decision to move to new moorings in 2006, three of the owners took on the roles of Boat Manager, Secretary and Treasurer. Fees are paid annually in accordance with the number of shares owned and this pays for all shared running costs such as licensing, insurance, mooring, regular maintenance etc. The only thing you will need to pay for at the end of your holiday is fuel and pump-out.
We have a robust handover procedure carried out by Owners at each changeover and is serviced regularly by marina staff. They will also provide a valet service, if required. Winter maintenance, including hull-blacking if necessary, is carried out annually during December and January. Owners pay for the fuel for propulsion and heating, toilet pump out and coal/logs etc. There is also a gas fund aboard so no-one has to pay the full cost of a new cylinder. We have RCR Gold membership.
Owners are kept informed of all developments through our own Facebook page and email updates, and are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting which is held in June each year. There is a great spirit of camaraderie among the owners.
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