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The idea here is to offer a different style of “Share Boat” to that being offered by various The idea here is to offer a different style of “Share Boat” to that being offered by various builders.builders.

I have for some time been looking to purchase a share in a narrow boat but with some special I have for some time been looking to purchase a share in a narrow boat but with some special requirements. My family and friends have been using hire boats for apx. 15 years now and requirements. My family and friends have been using hire boats for apx. 15 years now and

whereas it is very easy to find hire boats which will sleep 5/6 people individually, it is almost whereas it is very easy to find hire boats which will sleep 5/6 people individually, it is almost impossible to find a share boat which will do this.impossible to find a share boat which will do this.

There are plenty of boats which are advertised as 6 berth but on investigation this turns out to There are plenty of boats which are advertised as 6 berth but on investigation this turns out to be 3 doubles which is not what is required.be 3 doubles which is not what is required.

This design is only a suggestion as to what could be produced and I invite suggestions from This design is only a suggestion as to what could be produced and I invite suggestions from other people who might be interested in obtaining a share in a new boat which will be similar other people who might be interested in obtaining a share in a new boat which will be similar

to the above.to the above.I have included some pictures showing the style which I like but I am fully aware that all new I have included some pictures showing the style which I like but I am fully aware that all new

build boats need to have a degree of compromise so that all share holders can have an input build boats need to have a degree of compromise so that all share holders can have an input to the design and layout. I will put an explanation of the ideas with the pictures.to the design and layout. I will put an explanation of the ideas with the pictures.

It would be perfect if I could find another 11 people who are interested in takingIt would be perfect if I could find another 11 people who are interested in taking shares, that’s when a final design could be agreed and submitted to top end quality builders for shares, that’s when a final design could be agreed and submitted to top end quality builders for

pricing.pricing.It would, I think, be necessary to have a boat share management company involved to look after It would, I think, be necessary to have a boat share management company involved to look after

all of the legal aspects of putting a syndicate of joint owners together.all of the legal aspects of putting a syndicate of joint owners together.Should you be interested in taking this idea further then please contact me at Should you be interested in taking this idea further then please contact me at livijohn@aol.comlivijohn@aol.com

Ian JohnstonIan Johnston0101stst October 2009 October 2009

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This is a very nice sleek style of bow and I like the idea of not This is a very nice sleek style of bow and I like the idea of not having a bow locker.having a bow locker.

My idea would be to put anything which would normally go My idea would be to put anything which would normally go into the bow locker, into lockable side seating. This would into the bow locker, into lockable side seating. This would

give a large “social” area to enjoy the G & T’sgive a large “social” area to enjoy the G & T’sIt would also be nice to have a deck finish similar to the rear It would also be nice to have a deck finish similar to the rear

deck image., i.e. teak laid deck image., i.e. teak laid

Picture by kind permission of Reading Marine

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This is how I would like to see the bow, it would be extended by the bow locker being removed

Picture by kind permission of Cauldon Boat Builders

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I really like the look of this, it is actually a cruiser I really like the look of this, it is actually a cruiser stern with storage boxes which go below the deck stern with storage boxes which go below the deck

level and on this boat are used for storage of bikes. level and on this boat are used for storage of bikes. The teak finish is also attractive. It also produces a The teak finish is also attractive. It also produces a further social area with seating where the crew can further social area with seating where the crew can

be with the skipper whilst cruising.be with the skipper whilst cruising.

Picture by kind permission of Legacy Watercraft.

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This shows one of the colour schemes which I like. This shows one of the colour schemes which I like. Another, which is black with red and cream lines can be Another, which is black with red and cream lines can be

found on the website of Scenic Narrow Boatsfound on the website of Scenic Narrow Boats

Picture by kind permission of Crown Narrow Boats

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This is a nice bright This is a nice bright galley with clean galley with clean lines, the natural lines, the natural timber combining timber combining well with the lining well with the lining on the cabin sides.on the cabin sides.

There would need to There would need to be a breakfast bar be a breakfast bar for 2 people for 2 people included, this added included, this added to the dinette to the dinette seating would enable seating would enable 6 people to eat 6 people to eat togethertogether

Picture by kind permission of Scenic Narrow Boats

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This is just one idea for the breakfast bar, I This is just one idea for the breakfast bar, I am sure other designs could be consideredam sure other designs could be considered

Picture by kind permission of owners. Name withheld

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I like this idea for the dinette.I like this idea for the dinette.

Each side could convert to single berths and Each side could convert to single berths and also have the ability to be placed together also have the ability to be placed together

making a double berth when required.making a double berth when required.

Picture by kind permission of Crown Narrow Boats

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It had been my intention to show a picture of a fixed double bed on this page, however permission to do so was withheld so I will

attempt to give a description instead.The idea would be to have this as a cross boat double with the

second part of the mattress going under the front edge of the bed when not in use. This would leave

the bed able to be used for a lie-down without the second part of the mattress being on top of the bed.

I would also like to see space on either side of the bed for bedside cabinets and wardrobes.

A nice bed head could be incorporated possibly with port holes either side.

Attention should be paid to the idea of each sleeping area of the boat having access to toilets without the need to pass through

another cabin as shown on the proposed layout drawing

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This shows 1 method of having a bunk which can be folded up under the gunwale when not needed. It

can also be used as additional seating

Picture by kind permission of Reading Marine

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The same, ready for useThe same, ready for use

Picture by kind permission of Reading Marine

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This is a good idea and a practical way of This is a good idea and a practical way of hiding another berth.hiding another berth.

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I thank the following for their help in giving I thank the following for their help in giving permission for pictures to be used and for advice permission for pictures to be used and for advice

freely given.freely given.

Reading MarineReading Marine boatbuilding@readingmarine.co.uk boatbuilding@readingmarine.co.uk Crown Narrow BoatsCrown Narrow Boats www.crownnarrowboats.co.uk www.crownnarrowboats.co.uk Scenic Narrow BoatsScenic Narrow Boats www.scenicnarrowboats.co.uk www.scenicnarrowboats.co.uk Mercia BrokerageMercia Brokerage www.merciabrokerage.co.uk www.merciabrokerage.co.uk BC Boat ManagementBC Boat Management www.bcbm.co.uk www.bcbm.co.uk Nantwich Canal CentreNantwich Canal Centre www.nantwichcc.co.uk www.nantwichcc.co.uk Cauldon Boat BuildersCauldon Boat Builders www.cauldonboatbuilders.co.uk www.cauldonboatbuilders.co.uk Legacy WatercraftLegacy Watercraft No Website – 07738-828740No Website – 07738-828740

Presentation designed by S McGhee & I JohnstonPresentation designed by S McGhee & I Johnston

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