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Narrow Boat Share | First Dawn

Narrow Boat Share For Sale
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First Dawn

Shared narrow boat First Dawn

General information

Type of schemeManaged
Nominal number of sharers14
Year of build2010
Home mooring (2026)Great Haywood Marina, (Trent and Mersey Canal), Mill Lane Staffordshire ST18 0RQ
Length61'
Engine Type (last known)Shire 40
BerthsOne Fixed double (Captains Cabin), 
Dinette convertible to double, 
L shaped sofa convertible to double 

(So six berth)
Change over dayMonday
Are pets allowedYes
Is smoking allowed insideNo
Booking systemThe allocation works by means of a "List" system. 

The secretary of the management company circulates the diary annually. 

Shares are organised in a "List" and the diary will be circulated from 
top to bottom for owners to select a number of designated weeks 
from their shareholding. 

Once the diary reaches the bottom of the list it will then be recirculated 
to go from bottom to top for the final selection of weeks. 

Each year the "List" moves up a few places to ensure fairness in position 
of selection year after year. 

The boat has 44 weeks of 52 available for "List" booking. 

Two weeks are assigned to winter maintenance and the balance 
of six weeks can be purchased by any shareholder to bolster their 
time aboard should they wish to.

The benefit of having the "spare" six weeks means it introduces 
flexibility and doesn't force anyone into Christmas or New Year aboard.
Priority for school holidaysNo such scheme on this boat

General Comments About the Boat


First Dawn is an award winning Semi-Traditional Narrowboat launched in 2010. 

As you enter the boat from the semi trad stern you step down into the Captains Cabin which has a fixed double bed and ample storage, you then pass through into a Jack & Jill type bathroom before entering the Dinette/Bedroom area. 

Beyond that sits the kitchen and at the forward end you have the lounge/diner/bedroom area. 

The forward deck has a seating area and canopy. 

First Dawn is a 6 berth, 61ft vessel with a high specification including: 

Bow Thrusters, 

Diesel powered central heating and hot water (Webasto), 

Generous bathroom with full sized electric shower and macerator toilet, 

Karndean flooring. 

A fully equipped kitchen including a gas oven, 12v fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, nespresso coffee machine, oak cupboards and granite worktops. 

Smart TV. log burning stove (multi fuel). 

First Dawn is fully managed. 

She is professionally valeted between turnarounds (plus a pet supplement if taking a pet aboard) and also serviced by engineers at each turnaround. (Correct 2026)

Pictures of the boat

Shared narrow boat First Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn
SShared narrow boat Little Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn
Shared narrow boat Little Dawn

First Dawn Layout
Layout Plan

Specific details for the share offered

Size of share as a percentage or fraction There are no shares advertised for sale on this boat on boatshare at present. This page is just a template for any potential advertiser to re-use To re-use it click here

 

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If somebody advertises a share for sale elsewhere and just posts a link to this page for more information about their boat then that person may not be a legitimate owner. A person advertising here has invested £50 in their advert up-front and it is unlikely to be a scam.

Price in UK Pounds
Reason for selling
Pre-booked weeks included
Holiday entitlement with share offered here.
School holiday option possible?No such scheme on this boat
Running costs for 2026

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General comments by vendor



First Dawn has a healthy reserve fund (Correct 2026).
First Dawn had a full repaint by Andy Russell in 2020.
New solid fuel stove in (2024)
New gearbox (2024)
Recent new carpets and curtains. (2025)
Recent introduction of Lithium Ion batteries for domestic power (2025)
(absolute game changer - great power supply, retention and quick charging).


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