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Vulcan

Shared narrow boat Vulcan

General information

Type of schemePrivate
Nominal number of sharers12.5
Year of build2000
Home mooring (2026)Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina, Lichfield, WS13 8HT
Length60'
Engine Type (last known)Nanni 40 HP
Berths2 + 4
Change over daySaturday
Are pets allowedYes
Is smoking allowed insideNo
Booking system
Weeks drawn by ballot at the AGM, one week in Winter, 
one in Spring, one in Summer and one week in Autumn.

Swapping is not guaranteed but flexibility is usually 
a big possibility. 

Communication between owners tends to be by WhatsApp.
Priority for school holidaysOnly by exchanging

General Comments About the Boat


GT Narrowboats Steel rating 10,6,4

Starting at the rear of the boat is the Semi-Trad stern. 


There is a locker for storage of mooring equipment etc. which also doubles as seating.

Engine and weed hatch access under rear deck boards. Electric panel and various keys behind door to left of steps. 

Diesel boiler in wardrobe.

Entering the boat down the steps, there is a wardrobe on the left and opposite this wardrobe is a wash basin.

You are then in the rear bedroom with a fixed double bed (which is extendable to 5' width) with a shelf above. Storage under bed

Continuing down the boat, there is another wardrobe on the left hand side before reaching the door to the bathroom. This contains the Pump-out toilet, separate shower unit, wash basin and cupboard.

The galley is reached next. This contains an eye-level oven with refrigerator below. 4 burner gas grill, full sized sink and draining board along with ample work surfaces and storage cupboards. A microwave oven sits at eye level opposite the gas oven. There is a side-hatch on opposite side of the boat to the sink.

After the galley, is the dinette which can convert to a double bed. 

At the front of the boat is the saloon area with L-shaped seating which again converts to a double bed. There is a Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove in the front of the saloon area. Opposite this is a cupboard on which the colour TV and DVD player sit.  At front opposite Squirrel is Radio/CD player.

There are then front doors which open on to the front well which has a removable canvas cratch cover.

Pictures of the boat

Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan
Shared narrow boat Vulcan

Specific details for the share offered

Size of share as a percentage or fraction8%
Price in UK Pounds£995
Reason for sellingAge related issues
Pre-booked weeks included2026

Summer w/c 25 July 2026 
Autumn w/c 26 September 2026 

2027

Winter w/c 23 January 2027 
Spring w/c 27 March 2027 
Summer w/c 19 June 2027 
Autumn w/c 30 October 2027
Holiday entitlement with share offered here.4 weeks per year per share (one in each season).

"Spare" weeks available on first-come, first-served basis 
organised by Allocation Secretary in Committee.
School holiday option possible?No
Running costs for 2026

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Each share contributes £90 per month by bank transfer 
towards running costs such as gas, insurance, licence, 
mooring, maintenance fund etc.

Private scheme so no management fees.
How are the running costs to be apportionedI would ask the incoming owner to take over the 
monthly contribution from purchase. 
Contact details for vendor
perry.margaret.french@gmail.com

(Phoning might be best)

General comments by vendor


We have been owners within the Vulcan Syndicate for many years and have found them to be a delightful group. We are sad to be leaving but just cannot cope with the safety aspect.



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