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Boat Share | Whiston

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Whiston

Shared narrow boat Whiston

General information

Type of schemePrivate
Nominal number of sharers12
Year of build2009
Home mooring (2026)Overwater Marina (Coole Ln, Audlem, Crewe CW5 8AY) from Spring 2026
Length58'
Engine Type (last known)Nanni
Berths2 + 2 + 1 (latter by camp bed)
Change over daySaturday
Are pets allowedNo
Is smoking allowed insideNo
Booking system
Each share has a priority place in the booking chart for 
that year, and moves up a couple of places each year: 

after a year at the top of the list, the owner then starts 
at the bottom, and after six years the cycle begins again. 

(N.B..shares move up the chart in pairs reversing their order each year)  

Each owner can choose two weeks (separately or as a fortnight) in the  
‘high season’ (Easter to October inclusive), and one week in the remainder  
of the year. 

By this route, thirty-six weeks are firmly booked in this  priority order 
with each owner having three weeks.  

After allowing for two or three maintenance weeks, the remaining  
weeks are then available for each share to choose a single week with  
priority being in reverse order to the original booking, so having last choice  
originally does have its compensations.    

The booking chart is then confirmed at the owners’ annual meeting  
with any remaining weeks that are available being decided at this meeting.
Priority for school holidays
One share has 'Special status' and always choose its 3 weeks 
first in return for an enhanced monthly contribution to running 
costs. 

There is capacity for a second such share for someone who 
needs to have school holidays (Correct 2026)

General Comments About the Boat

Whiston is a Hexagon built semi-trad style boat. 

Below the rear deck is a well-serviced 4 cylinder Nanni Diesel engine.

Working through the boat :-

Steps down on the right-hand side; rear toilet with wash basin on your left and cupboard with hanging space and Alde central heating boiler.

Main bedroom with double bed, drawer storage underneath, shelves and small cupboards above. TV with Freesat satellite and Freeview terrestrial TV and DVD. Radiator on opposite wall.

Main toilet/bathroom with toilet, wash basin, power shower, heated towel rail and storage cupboard.

Tall cupboard with hanging space.

Kitchen with the oven, hob, sink, fridge, freezer, microwave and storage cupboards. Well kept and well equipped with a full range of saucepans, utensils, cutlery crockery and cleaning materials.

Dining area with opening side hatch in the right-hand wall. L-shaped dinette on the left - sits six when using the two folding chairs that are kept on board. This also pulls out to make up into a double bed and has locker space under the seating (Spare bedding stored here).

Solid fuel stove to the left, and a further radiator on the right hand wall.

Saloon area has two leather swivel chairs. TV that receives both Freesat satellite and Freeview terrestrial TV and has DVD capability. 
There is an on-board WiFi system

It is possible to fit a further camp style bed in the forward saloon, but this is not kept on the boat.

Bow doors fold fully back. Bow seating area has storage lockers under. There are removable cushions for both the bow and stern seating which are kept on the boat.

Whiston has both bow and stern hydraulic thrusters, and is regularly serviced and well maintained. There are a number of spares on board and there is engineering/expert help within the syndicate to advise and help with any issues that may occur.

We also have RCR breakdown cover.




Pictures of the boat

Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston
Shared narrow boat Whiston

Specific details for the share offered

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Price in UK Pounds
Reason for selling
Pre-booked weeks included
Holiday entitlement with share offered here.
School holiday option possible?
Running costs for 2026

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Contact details for vendor

General comments by vendor

We have cruised canals for over 40 years and been very happy owners on Whiston for 7 years after owning our own boats for 18 years. 
 
At the end of each cruise, owners are responsible for ensuring toilets are pumped out and that diesel, water & gas are replenished ready for the next owners. 
 
The costs of diesel & pumpouts are not included in the monthly running costs charge, 

A contingency of £15,000 is currently held against any major works which the incoming owner with "inherit" say £1,250 of (correct 2026).
 
The boat has an exceptionally hard-working team of owners who constantly endeavour to make Whiston one of the smartest and comfortable boats on the system. 
 
We all take a pride in Whiston and look after her well. 
 
We have active Chairman Treasurer and Secretary, and engineering and maintenance leads among us. 
 
An owners’ website provides comprehensive information on the details of using Whiston and any equipment. 
 
Maintenance weeks are booked as needed and general engine services usually happen during changeover times. 
 
We currently do our own cleaning and pump outs before handing over to the next owner. Valet cleaning can however be arranged if required. 
 
Whiston was re-painted in early 2022 and the windows replaced with double-glazed units, which has made a huge difference to noise levels and heat retention. 
 
A hull survey was also commissioned in 2025 which showed the hull to be sound. The report can be made available to prospective purchasers if required. 
 

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