Boat Share in France | Bon Viveur
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BON VIVEUR
General information
| Type of scheme | Private |
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| Nominal number of sharers | 13 |
| Year of build | 2004 |
| Home mooring (2023/4) | BV has no permanent mooring. In the past she has spent the spring and autumn in the South of France and the summer around Burgundy. In 2023 Bon Viveur will go North in the early season and return to the South for winter maintenance. This will include refurbishment of the wheelhouse. In the spring of 2024 Bon Viveur will return to the North, and stay in the North for winter maintenance until otherwise voted on by members. |
| Length | 50' X 13' |
| Engine Type (last known) | Diesel engine Beta/Ford/Bowman Marine, 5 litres, 4 cylinder, 85 HP with Vetus hydraulic pump. (Rebuilt 2016) |
| Berths | 4 + 4 |
| Change over day | Monday |
| Are pets allowed | No |
| Is smoking allowed inside | No |
| Booking system | Fixed weeks |
| Priority for school holidays | No such scheme on this boat |
General Comments About the Boat
Built 2004 from tough fibre-reinforced epoxy composite, extremely well insulated and panelled throughout in both solid oak and oak veneer, the boat was repainted in 2018, every winter the hull was treated with antifouling.
On the rear fly bridge there is seating for 6-8 for dining and a stainless steel wheel. Steps down each side to wheelhouse cabin.
This offers dining for 6-8, an inside steering position and access to engine.
Steps down to "first class" appointed double berth 'owner's' cabin aft of the wheelhouse with en suite shower and WC.
Steps down to saloon which offers sofa bed and galley. walk through to separate WC and shower on left and double cabin on right.
Walkout through bow door to bow front which has seating with storage and access to gas bottles.
A second double-berth 'guest' cabin is provided at the front of the boat with separate shower and WC rooms adjacent. The saloon/kitchen is provided with a sofa that converts to a third double bed, if required, and the seating in the wheelhouse - normally arranged as an 'L'-shaped dinette on a raised plinth for maximum visibility through the panoramic windows - can also be arranged to provide sleeping accommodation for two.
This is an ideal boat for two - four people who like to have occasional guests. Although it is able to take eight we would not recommend this for extended cruising.
The wheelhouse has a large sliding sunroof and a second 'fly bridge' helm position is situated on the aft sun deck. The aft sun deck comfortable seats 6-8 people for meals.
Access to engine.
Diesel engine Beta/Ford/Bowman Marine,
5 litres, 4 cylinder, 85 HP with Vetus hydraulic pump.
In lieu of conventional marine gearbox, a variable Vetus hydraulic pump is installed which drives the main prop together with a bow thruster and a stern thruster. Very easy to manoeuver, even sideways.
Dimensions
Length overall: 50 ft approx
Beam: 13 ft approx
Capacities
Fuel tank approx 350L, Fresh water tank Holding tank approx 800L
Starter battery
Service / inverter batteries 2 x 240 Ah
Alternator 2 x 150A
Inverter 230 V
DC Charger 50 A
Shore power 230V
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
Deck Equipment
aft boarding ladder
stern navigation light
rails around aft deck
external helm with ship's wheel, s/s
engine controls and instruments
thruster controls
sliding roof, wheelhouse
port and s/b navigation lights
2 Houdini roof hatches, 1 in fwd cabin 1 in saloon
anchor
1 x manual anchor winch
30m chain, 30m warp
6 s/s mooring bollards
6 mooring lines
4 mooring spikes
1 4lb hammer
8 s/s fender eyes
2-4 'balloon' fenders medium and large
6-7 finger fenders assorted sizes
6 ladder fenders
1 step fender
1 fold-down navigation and anchor lights
1 gang plank
2 poles with hooks
flags and staff + securing device
1 shore power lead
2 13kg propane bottles (Europe) + regulators
2 regular bikes (replaced when deteriorate)
All spares for bikes and tool kits
4 adult slim-line life jackets (new in 2016) and four regular style
1 x sun umbrella for upper steering position
2 solar panels
Smart gauge for battery management
Electric cable and assorted connectors
2 x water hoses and assorted connectors
Bow and stern thrusters -Vetus hydraulic
Interior
Aft Cabin - trimmed and panelled in oak
5ft wide bed with good quality foam mattresses
storage below for tools and accessories
cupboards, drawers, wardrobe, large open shelved storage area (takes cases)
Bedside tables with storage
3 pairs curtains with tie-backs
Carpeting
Central heating radiator
LED lights and reading lights
Electrical Sockets (UK)
Aft WC/shower
sea toilet with hand pump
basin with tiled vanity unit
mirror and shaving mirror
towel rail
tiled shower cubicle with curtain
electric shower pump-out
lino
Central heating radiator
fire extinguisher
Wheelhouse - trimmed and panelled in oak
L-shaped dinette with removable/washable upholstered (new in 2018) foam cushions for conversion to double bed
Demountable table
Two helmsman's stools
Ship's wheel, mahogany
Engine controls and instruments
Thruster controls
Double USB socket and 'cigarette lighter' style power socket
Curtains to make seating area private (one set)
carpeting
Central heating radiator
fire extinguisher
LED lights
Access to all fuses
Forward Cabin - trimmed and panelled in oak
4ft 6" wide bed with sprung mattresses
Three storage units below for duvets, pillows, and 'stuff' (duvets provided and regularly replaced but bring own linen)
Drawers, wardrobe, bed side unit and shelves
2 pairs curtains with tie-backs
Large mirror
Carpeting
Central heating radiator
Fire extinguisher
LED lighting
Forward WC
sea toilet with hand pump
basin with tiled vanity unit
mirror
towel rail
lino
Central heating radiator
Forward shower
tiled shower cubicle with curtain
towel rail
electric shower pump-out
lino
Central heating radiator
Saloon - trimmed and panelled in oak
Slide-out sofa-bed with removable/washable upholstered (new in 2018) foam cushions
Vacuum cleaner (stored under sofa bed)
Storage cupboards
Radiator, carpet
Fold away table
Storage/bedside unit on wheels
Galley
2 fridges: with small freezer compartment
1 propane cooker with 4 burners, grill and oven
Tiled worktop
Drawers and cupboards
All kitchen equipment - cutlery and crockery
fire extinguisher, fire blanket
Technical
1 kit engine spares - fan belts, impellers, oil filters, alternators - constantly updated
1 tool kit which allows for most on the go repairs and servicing
2 small sanders
1 kit toilet spares
1 instruction manual and one folder of manuals for all equipment
1 ship's log
1 SSR certificate
(Please note there are two almost identical craft, Bon Viveur and Bon Viveur II and the exact spec varies very little. The above list is meant as a general guide and if there is something there that you consider essential please check with the vendor that the item is on the boat)
On the rear fly bridge there is seating for 6-8 for dining and a stainless steel wheel. Steps down each side to wheelhouse cabin.
This offers dining for 6-8, an inside steering position and access to engine.
Steps down to "first class" appointed double berth 'owner's' cabin aft of the wheelhouse with en suite shower and WC.
Steps down to saloon which offers sofa bed and galley. walk through to separate WC and shower on left and double cabin on right.
Walkout through bow door to bow front which has seating with storage and access to gas bottles.
A second double-berth 'guest' cabin is provided at the front of the boat with separate shower and WC rooms adjacent. The saloon/kitchen is provided with a sofa that converts to a third double bed, if required, and the seating in the wheelhouse - normally arranged as an 'L'-shaped dinette on a raised plinth for maximum visibility through the panoramic windows - can also be arranged to provide sleeping accommodation for two.
This is an ideal boat for two - four people who like to have occasional guests. Although it is able to take eight we would not recommend this for extended cruising.
The wheelhouse has a large sliding sunroof and a second 'fly bridge' helm position is situated on the aft sun deck. The aft sun deck comfortable seats 6-8 people for meals.
Access to engine.
Diesel engine Beta/Ford/Bowman Marine,
5 litres, 4 cylinder, 85 HP with Vetus hydraulic pump.
In lieu of conventional marine gearbox, a variable Vetus hydraulic pump is installed which drives the main prop together with a bow thruster and a stern thruster. Very easy to manoeuver, even sideways.
Dimensions
Length overall: 50 ft approx
Beam: 13 ft approx
Capacities
Fuel tank approx 350L, Fresh water tank Holding tank approx 800L
Starter battery
Service / inverter batteries 2 x 240 Ah
Alternator 2 x 150A
Inverter 230 V
DC Charger 50 A
Shore power 230V
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
Deck Equipment
aft boarding ladder
stern navigation light
rails around aft deck
external helm with ship's wheel, s/s
engine controls and instruments
thruster controls
sliding roof, wheelhouse
port and s/b navigation lights
2 Houdini roof hatches, 1 in fwd cabin 1 in saloon
anchor
1 x manual anchor winch
30m chain, 30m warp
6 s/s mooring bollards
6 mooring lines
4 mooring spikes
1 4lb hammer
8 s/s fender eyes
2-4 'balloon' fenders medium and large
6-7 finger fenders assorted sizes
6 ladder fenders
1 step fender
1 fold-down navigation and anchor lights
1 gang plank
2 poles with hooks
flags and staff + securing device
1 shore power lead
2 13kg propane bottles (Europe) + regulators
2 regular bikes (replaced when deteriorate)
All spares for bikes and tool kits
4 adult slim-line life jackets (new in 2016) and four regular style
1 x sun umbrella for upper steering position
2 solar panels
Smart gauge for battery management
Electric cable and assorted connectors
2 x water hoses and assorted connectors
Bow and stern thrusters -Vetus hydraulic
Interior
Aft Cabin - trimmed and panelled in oak
5ft wide bed with good quality foam mattresses
storage below for tools and accessories
cupboards, drawers, wardrobe, large open shelved storage area (takes cases)
Bedside tables with storage
3 pairs curtains with tie-backs
Carpeting
Central heating radiator
LED lights and reading lights
Electrical Sockets (UK)
Aft WC/shower
sea toilet with hand pump
basin with tiled vanity unit
mirror and shaving mirror
towel rail
tiled shower cubicle with curtain
electric shower pump-out
lino
Central heating radiator
fire extinguisher
Wheelhouse - trimmed and panelled in oak
L-shaped dinette with removable/washable upholstered (new in 2018) foam cushions for conversion to double bed
Demountable table
Two helmsman's stools
Ship's wheel, mahogany
Engine controls and instruments
Thruster controls
Double USB socket and 'cigarette lighter' style power socket
Curtains to make seating area private (one set)
carpeting
Central heating radiator
fire extinguisher
LED lights
Access to all fuses
Forward Cabin - trimmed and panelled in oak
4ft 6" wide bed with sprung mattresses
Three storage units below for duvets, pillows, and 'stuff' (duvets provided and regularly replaced but bring own linen)
Drawers, wardrobe, bed side unit and shelves
2 pairs curtains with tie-backs
Large mirror
Carpeting
Central heating radiator
Fire extinguisher
LED lighting
Forward WC
sea toilet with hand pump
basin with tiled vanity unit
mirror
towel rail
lino
Central heating radiator
Forward shower
tiled shower cubicle with curtain
towel rail
electric shower pump-out
lino
Central heating radiator
Saloon - trimmed and panelled in oak
Slide-out sofa-bed with removable/washable upholstered (new in 2018) foam cushions
Vacuum cleaner (stored under sofa bed)
Storage cupboards
Radiator, carpet
Fold away table
Storage/bedside unit on wheels
Galley
2 fridges: with small freezer compartment
1 propane cooker with 4 burners, grill and oven
Tiled worktop
Drawers and cupboards
All kitchen equipment - cutlery and crockery
fire extinguisher, fire blanket
Technical
1 kit engine spares - fan belts, impellers, oil filters, alternators - constantly updated
1 tool kit which allows for most on the go repairs and servicing
2 small sanders
1 kit toilet spares
1 instruction manual and one folder of manuals for all equipment
1 ship's log
1 SSR certificate
(Please note there are two almost identical craft, Bon Viveur and Bon Viveur II and the exact spec varies very little. The above list is meant as a general guide and if there is something there that you consider essential please check with the vendor that the item is on the boat)
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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 2022 | |
| How are the running costs to be apportioned | |
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General comments by vendor
There are 29 shares for 29 weeks starting around the end of March and running until the end of the third week in October. Each share entitles the owner to use the boat one week. Please see section above entitled “Pre Booked weeks Included”
The owners agree among each other where to hand over.
New Eberspacher heater fitted in 2019
Wiring updated in 2020
New Victron installed in 2020
Galley refit completed in 2020
Contingency Fund and Cash Account balances are available via email request
RUNNING COSTS 2022:
The 2020 fees were higher than normal because of a galley refit and improvements to the electrical system wiring both of which were completed in 2020.
The fees for 2018 were £425 per week owned
The fees for 2019 were £375 per week owned
The fees for 2020 were £600 per week owned
The fees for 2021 were £500 per week owned
The fees for 2022 are £400 per week owned
The fees for 2023 are 450 GBP per week owned
Please note that there must be at least one owner on board with an International Certificate of Competence.
MORE READING
Although a little out of date now there is an interesting article from Waterways World about shared boating in France that includes Bon Viveur and Bon Viveur II . Read it here and here .
Please note that there must be at least one owner on board with an International Certificate of Competence.
MORE READING
Although a little out of date now there is an interesting article from Waterways World about shared boating in France that includes Bon Viveur and Bon Viveur II . Read it here and here .
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