Boat Share | Somerton



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SOMERTON

Shared narrow boat Somerton

General information

Type of schemePrivate
Nominal number of sharers12
Year of build2001
Home mooring (2026)Aqueduct Marina Nantwich
Length58'
Engine Type (last known)Beta 43 (new January 2022)
Berths2 + 4
Change over dayFriday
Are pets allowedYes
Is smoking allowed insideNo
Booking system
A booking chart is circulated late summer for the following year.

There is a priority order of choice with each owner choosing 
two high season weeks (Friday on or after 1st April- 30 September)
and one low season week (Friday on or after 1st October- 30 March).

Additional weeks may be requested and are allocated in reverse priority each year.

Share priorities move up each year then go to the bottom.

Every 6 years the share would be either in 1st or 2nd place.

Where shareholders are unable to utilise their weeks they
are offered to others.

The boat is not allocated for use for 4 weeks in
January when the winter maintenance is carried out.
Priority for school holidaysNo such scheme on this boat

General Comments About the Boat


Semi-trad layout with rear steps leading to galley, with new oven and hob (2019), fridge (2021), microwave and workspace. The inverter is below the steps and the fuse board fixed to the bulkhead on the right. A solid fuel stove is located here. An open plan dinette with extending table with L-shaped seating which converts to small double with under seat storage. Side hatch with removable window, shelving below, reading lights, power point for both 12v and 240v, and a TV aerial point. There are 3 radiators fitted here.

Door through to corridor can be closed to separate the dinette/galley from the rest of the boat. Next is the rear bathroom with drop through toilet, basin with cupboard below, corner bath with shower over. There is a storage cupboard above the toilet. In addition there is a switch to operate the bath water pump.

Adjacent to the bathroom is the Alde Gas boiler and a full length wardrobe. The door to the wardrobe is used to separate the fixed bed cabin from the corridor and bathroom.

The fixed double extends to king size and has two storage lockers and 2 below bed drawers. There are 2 reading lights plus a 240v power point.

The forward saloon has a full length wardrobe whose door separates the centre cabin from the saloon. There is a 2nd drop through toilet with hand basin and glazed shelf.

The forward saloon consists of 2 single bunks which convert to a large double with ample storage beneath the single bunks. There is a flat screen TV with TV aerial point plus 12v and 240v sockets.  There are French doors leading to the cratch area which has 3 storage lockers, a glazed front to the cratch and a cratch cover.

All lighting is LED. The water tank is below the bow deck.

Boat was repainted in 2021.

Pictures of the boat

Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Somerton
Shared narrow boat Rowington
General idea of the layout of this boat

Specific details for the share offered

Size of share as a percentage or fraction11th
Price in UK Pounds£1,200
Reason for sellingI fancy a change and have bought a caravan
Pre-booked weeks included2026

20th February 1 week, 
27th March 1 week, 
3rd July 2 weeks.
Holiday entitlement with share offered here.4 weeks, (2 high season and 2 low season)
School holiday option possible?No such scheme on this boat
Running costs for 2026

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£140 per month
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
jeddog999@gmail.com

General comments by vendor


The syndicate is well managed, with an AGM each November. 

There Is a detailed syndicate agreement and all relevant documentation is shared between the members on dropbox. 

There is a Whatsapp group for discussions and updates. 

Four weeks in January are used to carry out maintenance, such as hull blacking and engine works. Any large repairs will be carried out at this time as agreed at the AGM. 

The syndicate votes on the mooring location for the following year at the AGM. 

Recent works include new toilet tank and stern gland/propeller shaft assembly.

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