Boat Share | Shropshire Blue

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Shropshire Blue

General information

Type of scheme	Private
Nominal number of sharers	12
Year of build	2002
Home mooring (2026)	Great Haywood Marina
Length	57'
Engine Type (last known)	Nanni
Berths	2 + 2 + 2
Change over day	Saturday
Are pets allowed	Yes
Is smoking allowed inside	No
Booking system	Each share holder is allocated a number for their share. Then bookings are made by the shareholder in the number one slot having first choice and so on. Each year the order moves in rotation moving up the summer list and down the winter list, two places at a time so over time everyone has the same choices.
Priority for school holidays	No school holiday priority shares however owners are generally pretty flexible and weeks can be changed by mutual agreement.

General Comments About the Boat

Shropshire Blue is a comfortable 57 foot narrowboat launched originally in 2002.

The boat has always been a private syndicate.

Repainted in 2017, items are replaced as and when necessary.

Recent work has included blacking, replacement major electrical cabling, stern tube, internal soft furnishings and curtains and mattress.

She is fitted out internally mostly of pine tongue and groove.

The bedroom is at the stern. Additional storage is provided by over bed cupboard and a single wardrobe. The wet cupboard and electrics/non domestic storage cupboards are at the side of the steps.

The bathroom has a WC, shower and wash basin with vanity unit. In the galley, a pleasant L-shape, there is a full range of base units both sides providing ample storage. There is a gas eye level grill and oven with electric fridge under, there is a gas hob is set into worktop and of course a sink. The galley is very well equipped with Microwave, toaster, crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment for a crew of six.

The very full domestic inventory also includes a Henry Vac.

An additional make up double berth is provided by the raised dinette, which also provides storage for bedding with cupboards along with a full tool kit.

The saloon has two comfy armchairs, which convert, into single berths, an LCD TV with DVD and a radio.

A boiler supplies the central heating with a solid fuel stove providing additional heating in the colder months. The saloon is fully carpeted; storage steps lead to the bow deck where the gas locker is located.

Shropshire Blue is fully equipped for canal cruising.

The engine is serviced regularly and we are also members of a breakdown association.

Pictures of the boat

Specific details for the share offered

Size of share as a percentage or fraction	12th
Price in UK Pounds	£1,000
Reason for selling	Ill health
Pre-booked weeks included	2026 2 weeks from October 3rd- 17th 2026 2 weeks from June 19th- 3rd July 2027
Holiday entitlement with share offered here.	Guaranteed four weeks a year plus options of other weeks if other members do not use
School holiday option possible?	No such scheme on this boat
Running costs for 2026 (How do these figures compare? Link opens new window)	We pay £1000 a year running costs in two instalments usually April and October. (This half year to October 2026 is already paid so there will be no charge until October. (Correct April 2026))
How are the running costs to be apportioned	On the basis that the incoming owner is taking my remaining weeks for 2026 I would ask them to pay the 2026 running costs from October when they next fall due.
Contact details for vendor	david.smith30@btinternet.com or 07443 036683