Boat Share | Swallowtail
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SWALLOWTAIL
General information
| Type of scheme | Private |
|---|---|
| Nominal number of sharers | 6 |
| Year of build | 2004 |
| Home mooring (2026) | Great Haywood Marina, Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Stafforshire ST18 0RQ |
| Length | 58' |
| Engine Type (last known) | Canaline 42 (new 2015) |
| Berths | 2 + 2. One fixed double bed (extendable to king size) in its own cabin, plus one dinette that converts to a double. |
| Change over day | Friday |
| Are pets allowed | Yes |
| Is smoking allowed inside | No |
| Booking system | Each owner is assured a minimum use of 6 weeks in any one year. An owner chooses a four consecutive week block in the ‘high season’ (April to September inclusive), and two weeks in the ‘shoulder months’ of March and October/November. If an owner wishes to split their four week block they must consult with the other owners to make sure that does not prevent others from taking their four consecutive week block. Each owner takes it in turn to have priority in booking, moving up one position in the priority table each year over a repeated six year cycle. Allowing for time for winter maintenance, any remaining weeks are booked, if required, with priority allocated in reverse order. |
| Priority for school holidays | No such scheme on this boat |
General Comments About the Boat
Swallowtail is a mid-galley, semi-trad layout with steel by Reeves & fit out by John Milburn. 240 volt electricity supplied by Inverter or shoreline hook-up. 12v lights, 240v &12v socket outlets. Webasto (new 2025) diesel central heating with radiators thoughout the boat.
From the rear, semi-trad stern with locker on LHS for gas bottles. Lifebelt on rack. Floor access panels to engine bay containing Canaline 42 hp engine (new 2015). 4 leisure batteries replaced in 2022.
Inside to the left is a rear en-suite toilet with cassette WC, a wash basin, hanging rail and heated towel rail, also useful as additional wardrobe and drying room. The bedroom has a full-length wardrobe and a fixed double bed which extend to 5ft wide. Two large under-bed storage drawers and storage above head of bed and central heating radiator.
Separate bathroom with walk-in shower cubicle, vanity-basin with storage under, pump-out WC, extractor fan, heated towel rail and heated airing cupboard.
Galley with wash/drier, 4 burner gas cooker with grill & oven (new 2025), & 12v larder fridge. Plenty of storage space with wall cupboards & fixed welsh style dresser. There is a double door side hatch with removable perspx insert.
L-shaped dinette (with storage underneath) converts to a double bed. Pull-out guest wardrobe. Separate box freezer housed under dinette.
The saloon has a Bubble diesel stove (new in 2016), flat-screen digital TV and DVD player (new in 2016) plus separate radio. Two leather swivel chairs with matching stools. Two central heating radiators. Double wood /glass French doors open out onto bow with lockers and large capacity water tank.
The boat benefitted from a complete repaint in 2021 & the addition of Solar Panels in 2023 which ensure the batteries are kept fully charged.
From the rear, semi-trad stern with locker on LHS for gas bottles. Lifebelt on rack. Floor access panels to engine bay containing Canaline 42 hp engine (new 2015). 4 leisure batteries replaced in 2022.
Inside to the left is a rear en-suite toilet with cassette WC, a wash basin, hanging rail and heated towel rail, also useful as additional wardrobe and drying room. The bedroom has a full-length wardrobe and a fixed double bed which extend to 5ft wide. Two large under-bed storage drawers and storage above head of bed and central heating radiator.
Separate bathroom with walk-in shower cubicle, vanity-basin with storage under, pump-out WC, extractor fan, heated towel rail and heated airing cupboard.
Galley with wash/drier, 4 burner gas cooker with grill & oven (new 2025), & 12v larder fridge. Plenty of storage space with wall cupboards & fixed welsh style dresser. There is a double door side hatch with removable perspx insert.
L-shaped dinette (with storage underneath) converts to a double bed. Pull-out guest wardrobe. Separate box freezer housed under dinette.
The saloon has a Bubble diesel stove (new in 2016), flat-screen digital TV and DVD player (new in 2016) plus separate radio. Two leather swivel chairs with matching stools. Two central heating radiators. Double wood /glass French doors open out onto bow with lockers and large capacity water tank.
The boat benefitted from a complete repaint in 2021 & the addition of Solar Panels in 2023 which ensure the batteries are kept fully charged.
Pictures of the boat
This shows the new flooring
This shows the OLD flooring
This shows the old flooring
Specific details for the share offered
| Size of share as a percentage or fraction | 6th |
|---|---|
| Price in UK Pounds | £6,000 |
| Reason for selling | Ill health |
| Pre-booked weeks included | 2026 Two weeks Friday 20th February 2026 until Friday 6th March 2026. Four weeks Friday 31st July 2026 until Friday 28th August 2026. |
| Holiday entitlement with share offered here. | Minimum of six weeks, in two blocks, one of four weeks in high seaspn, and one of two weeks in low season, plus there are opportunities to take spare weeks as they come avaliable. |
| School holiday option possible? | There is no such scheme on this boat |
| Running costs for 2026 (How do these figures compare? Link opens new window) | Last year (2025) my fees were regular upkeep £1575 this is split between four quarterly payments as requested by the treasurer. This is determined by agreement at the AGM in October. Plus there were two other payments this year for items that required replacing, one for a new cooker of £250 and a new webasto heater £200 which are not regular payments. |
| 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 | leehine989@yahoo.co.uk |
General comments by vendor
I have been part of this wonderful boat and syndicate for only three years now but my health severely detriorated last year and as a result I could only take one out of my six allocated weeks. I am heartbroken to have to sell, our syndicate members are extremely welcoming, friendly and proactive in maintaining our boat, we all love Swallowtail and keep her in extremely good condition and well maintained, we are all extremely proud of her.
The boat benefitted from a complete repaint in 2021 & the addition of Solar Panels in 2023 which ensure the batteries are kept fully charged. The boat has also recently had a new webasto heater (2025) and new wood laminate flooring (2026)
Our present base at Great Hayward gives a wide choice of routes & having a block of 4 weeks gives the chance for long cruises covering a large part of the canal system.
Swallowtail owners are a friendly proactive group with a 'hands on' attitude when it comes to maintaining the boat. The engine and gearbox are serviced professionally in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the winter service will usually include an annual bottom blacking.
The boat is equipped with duvets and pillows which are renewed as required, a full set of Nicholson Guides, vacuum cleaner, toolbox, landline and carbon monoxide detector.
There is an annual owners meeting usually held in October when owners agree expenditure, improvements and moorings for the following year. We make all decisions jointly and communicate regularly, by email.
Owners are required to agree the terms set out in a Syndicate Agreement designed to safeguard all aspects of shared ownership and a copy of this may be seen by arrangement with the vendors.
Swallowtail owners are proud of their boat and wish to maintain her in top condition, the Syndicate Agreement makes it a condition of sale that new owners have had at least two weeks of narrowboat hiring or ownership experience (or equivalent) in the last two years.
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