Narrow Boat Share | Dragonfly
Narrow Boat Share For Sale
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Dragonfly
General information
| Type of scheme | Private |
|---|---|
| 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 (2026) | Aqueduct Marina, Church Minshull, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DX |
| 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 Liverpool narrow boat launched in 2002. She was completely repainted for the start of the 2024 season
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 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, crockery and cutlery is provided together with all the little extras, such as cleaning materials, matches etc, that you may require. A 240v power supply from a Victron Multiplus inverter/charger 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. All major appliances are 240V for reliability and ease of update. Central heating is provided by an Eberspacher unit, feeding radiators throughout the boat.
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 comfortable 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 solid-fuel stove.
The whole boat is tastefully furnished in with ash panelling and ‘Old School House’ white paintwork.
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 | 2 weeks |
|---|---|
| Price in UK Pounds | £200 for the pair of weeks |
| Reason for selling | Unable to use at this time due to other commitments. (I own two other weeks on this boat which I will be retaining) |
| Pre-booked weeks included | Weeks commencing the 15th and 22nd November (and roughly the same dates each year) |
| Holiday entitlement with share offered here. | Fixed 2 weeks each year - weeks 46 and 47 |
| School holiday option possible? | No such scheme on this boat (fixed weeks) |
| Running costs for 2026 (How do these figures compare? Link opens new window) | £425 per week owned So £850 for the 2 weeks in 2026. |
| How are the running costs to be apportioned | On the basis that the incoming owner is taking all my weeks for 2026 I would ask them to pay the 2026 running costs. |
| Contact details for vendor | andywilsonfisher@gmail.com or 07724 238038 |
General comments by vendor
Dragonfly is a super boat, with a very friendly and proactive group of owners.
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. The marina can 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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