Narrowboat Shared Ownership

Own a share in one of our brand new or used boats, at a fraction of the cost of Individual Ownership.

Narrowboat Shared Ownership

Narrowboat Shared Ownership Scheme

The narrowboat shared ownership scheme is a cost effective way to get a brand new or used, high quality, bespoke or ex-hire boat but at a fraction of the price with each share guaranteeing 5 weeks of holiday a year. You can purchase more than one share.

Boats available in the scheme can be found below and include: full inventory of the kitchen, roman blinds, porthole bungs, a sofa bed, a TV, a vacuum, a microwave, WIFI Sim router and aerial. Children and pet friendly so you can take your whole family on your booked weeks and when its time for your holiday, all you’ll need to do is pack your clothes & food, show up and then set sail to wherever you want to go. At the end of your holiday you’ll need to make sure the boat is back in time, cleaned, pumped out and refuelled for the next owners.

No worries or stress about your boat moored up in a marina whilst you’re not there. No arranging engine services or booking in maintenance or hull blacking, sorting out licences and insurance, as this is all taken care of by us for a monthly fee. All the details of which are below.

Shared Ownership Narrowboats Available

Aqua Spirit (58ft 4+2 berth)

Aqua Spirit | 58ft | Sleeps 2-610 Shares Available (6 left) at £13,500.00 each (max of 2 shares per person)

Narrowboat Aqua Spirit, looking from saloon to galley

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Aqua Spirit has beautiful interior, and was launched May 2024.

Cabins 2Sleeps 2 – 6Boat Length 58ft

Built In 2024Layout ReverseStern Semi-Cruiser

10 Shares Available at £13,500.00 each – providing 5 weeks on board each year

Aqua Spirit is a luxury 58ft narrowboat, built in 2024, continues on with our proven formula for style and quality. The interior is of a modern design that has a bright, contemporary and luxurious look and feel. Internally there is a permanent king size cross bed in bow cabin with wardrobes either side, followed by a bathroom with a basin, toilet and shower. Midship is a permanent twin cabin that can convert to a double. The saloon has a large L shaped dinette/ settee converting to either two singles or a double if needed. At the stern there is a beautiful galley area with granite worktops, a full size fridge as well as oven, hob, microwave and kettle. TV/DVD units are provided in the twin bedroom and the saloon. Both bedrooms have wardrobes, additional storage is available under the large L shaped dinette. The semi cruiser stern has two large lockers creating a lovely area to relax and chat whilst cruising. Aqua Spirit is centrally heated and the engine is fitted with hospital silencers, to ensure a quieter and more refined cruise. Solar panels to be fitted also.

The scheme will be managed by Aqua Narrowboats and weeks will be allocated via a list system.

This will provide 2 weeks in the peak season, one week in the shoulder weeks of early Spring or Autumn. Plus 2 weeks from Mid Oct – through Early March.

Running costs are expected to be approximately £175.00 per month per share (2027).

We’re now taking deposits of £750 to reserve a share.

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How it Works

Each share will be entitled to 5 weeks on board the boat per year. The scheme will be based on a list system in pairs – the shareholders at the top of the list will choose their weeks first then followed by the others while going down the list. The following year the shareholders that were at the top of the list will move to the bottom while the other pairs will all move up a place on the list.

Once the boat is handed over it will be managed by Aqua Narrowboats. We will run the scheme and organise all routine maintenance as well as moorings, license fees, insurance, call outs, banking, AGM’s etc. The agreement will run for a minimum of 2 years, after this time the Share Holders can either vote to carry on with us, move management companies or run the syndicate themselves.

When it’s time for your holiday all you need to do is arrive at the mooring, then you can go and explore the canals. On return all share holders need to make sure they are back in time and have cleaned the boat for the next owner, and if there’s any problem you can call us for help.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to get a brand new or used bespoke or ex-hire narrowboat.

Affordable: You only pay for a freehold share of the cost of an Aqua built boat whether that be a new or used boat. The running costs are split between all the owners, so you’re not having the burden of the running costs of individual ownership. You’re also learning what is involved in boat ownership – so an ideal stepping stone to individual ownership.
Stress Free: We take care of everything to do with the running and maintenance of the boat. Therefore you don’t need to worry about insurance, Boat Safety Certificates, Gas tests, moorings, services and hull blacking etc… You just turn up and enjoy your holiday! On return, you’ll just need to clean the boat, complete a check form, empty the toilet tank and refuel ready for the next owners. Some marinas may have on site housekeeping that you can pay for independently, but this is arranged by each shareholder if available.
Protect your investment: Built by renowned Aqua Narrowboats means higher resale values reducing depreciation. Quality steelwork by Colecraft adds further reassurance that you’ll be rewarded for many years to come.
4 weeks of Holidays: Every year each share will give you 5 weeks of narrowboat holidays. Plus you may get chance to gain unused weeks.
Choice of Canal Routes: You can collectively decide where to moor your narrowboat, and change marina location as you wish.
Camaraderie: Meet your fellow narrowboat owners at an Annual General Meeting or via your own Facebook or WhatsApp group.
Share Value: You can sell your share at any time, and we can help with this (it is not a time share). As our quality boats have a high demand in the used boat market, this will help hugely when you eventually come to sell your share.

So….what are you waiting for? You could be enjoying life on the water sooner than you’d planned, just contact [email protected] to discuss how you can reserve your share.

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