Boat Share | Sandpiper
There Is A Narrow Boat
Share For Sale On
Sandpiper
General information
| Type of scheme | Private |
|---|---|
| Nominal number of sharers | 12 |
| Year of build | 1996 |
| Home mooring (2024) | Swanley Bridge Marina Ltd Swanley Hall Springe Lane, Swanley Ln, Nantwich CW5 8NR |
| Length | 58' |
| Engine Type (last known) | Yanmar, Barrus Shire 40. (New 2011) |
| Berths | 2 + 4 |
| Change over day | Saturday |
| Are pets allowed | Yes |
| Is smoking allowed inside | No |
| Booking system | From late June, a booking chart for the following calendar year is circulated in an agreed priority order to make 3 initial week choices. (2 summer season plus 1 winter season) The 4th week is then chosen in reverse order for a cost of £25. The priority changes each year such that it fully rotates in 6 years. Swaps can be negotiated following completion of the list after the October AGM. Bookings are not accepted for January to allow for winter maintenance etc. |
| Priority for school holidays | There is one "School Holiday Special Share" which annually have priority booking of their initial 3 weeks from within the school holidays. |
General Comments About the Boat
Starting at the semi-trad stern, there is fixed bench housing 2 gas bottles together with windlasses, pins etc
Continue forward down steps into the cabin with fixed double bed which can be extended to King Size if required.
Since Covid-19, all duvets, pillows and mattress protectors have been removed and owners are bringing their own.
The bed has two large storage drawers under it and a large shelf and locker cupboards over it. The cabin also offers a wardrobe and small en-suite WC/Shower cubicle with small hand basin. It also offers hanging space for wet coats etc.
A door can close this cabin off from the remainder of the boat. In the day-time this door closes off the boat's spares cupboard from the corridor. There are radiators throughout the boat, in the cabin, bathroom, dinette and lounge.
Beyond the spares cupboard is the door to the bathroom with a corner bath with shower over, raised pump-out WC, full size wash basin with storage cupboards under and access to the cupboard adjacent to the spares cupboard.
The boat has diesel fired central heating and hot water (as well as hot water from the engine).
Next, and towards the front is a fully equipped and stocked galley-kitchen with a large opening side hatch, full size oven and 4 ring gas hob, microwave, full sized new (2020) undercounter fridge, sink, drainer, drawers and cupboards. Separating the galley kitchen from the dinette, there is a suspended glazed door cupboard for all the glasses & crockery.
The L-shaped dinette converts to a double bed with a drawer and storage cupboard under.
The dinette is open too but can be separated from the lounge by a full width/height curtain. The Dinette was re-upholstered in 2020 The lounge has a wardrobe and two drawer unit opposite a multi-fuel stove, two new (2020) large arm chairs/single child's beds, stools, corner TV/radio unit.
There are full height glazed bi-folding doors which open onto the bow deck, with built in locker benches storing water hoses, solid fuel & other equipment.
Prospective share holders are required to have either hire narrow boat experience (or similar) or have undertaken and passed a 2 day Helmsman’s Course.
Pictures of the boat
Specific details for the share offered
| Size of share as a percentage or fraction | 12th |
|---|---|
| Price in UK Pounds | £2,000 |
| Reason for selling | Age related issues |
| Pre-booked weeks included | 2024 26th October 2024 |
| Holiday entitlement with share offered here. | Four weeks per annum |
| School holiday option possible? | No |
| Running costs for 2024 (How do these figures compare? Link opens new window) | £80 per month |
| 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 | pwatts51@btinternet.com or 07733 205854 |
General comments by vendor
We have been owners since 2015 and have thoroughly enjoyed our time on Sandpiper and in the Sandpiper Owners' Syndicate.
Discussions take place each year at the Oct AGM to determine the boat's mooring location.
The syndicate are self managed and have varying degrees of experience, but they have a vast knowledge of all things narrowboats.
Sandpiper is fully owned by the twelve equal shares and is self-managed mainly by email and an AGM held near the home mooring in October.
The new owner is required to sign up to the Sandpiper AGREEMENT which details the running of the syndicate.
Improvement works include:
Galley worktops and inset Gas Hob in 2015
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