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Hawksmoor

Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor

General information

Type of schemePrivate
Nominal number of sharers12
Year of build2005
Home mooring (2025)
Cropredy Marina Claydon Rd Cropredy Banbury OX17 1JP
Length58'
Engine Type (last known)Beta Marine 43
Berths2 + 4
Change over dayFriday 
Are pets allowedYes
Is smoking allowed insideNo
Booking system
A booking chart for the following calendar year is circulated in agreed
priority order before the owners’ annual meeting, where the bookings
for the next year are confirmed.
 
Each owner has a priority for that year, and moves up five places each year.
Each owner can choose two weeks in the ‘high season’
(April to October inclusive), and one week in the remainder of the year.
By this route, thirty-six weeks are firmly booked before the year begins.
 
Allowing for time for winter maintenance, the remaining twelve weeks
are booked with priority in reverse order to the original chart, so having
last choice originally does have its compensations.

These extra bookings are confirmed on the first day of the month
before the month of the booking
Priority for school holidaysUp to three shareholders may opt for "school holiday"
preference shares (referred to as ‘Special’ shares), for
which they pay a premium of 25% on the running costs
each year, but get first choice of the school holiday weeks available.

Currently (2024) there are two shares with this status on the boat.

General Comments About the Boat

Cabin: Double bed which extends to king size. Cupboards and hanging space. En suite with pump-out toilet and hand basin. Radiator. Portholes with curtains. CO detector fitted.

Bathroom: Off-corridor design, with corner bath with shower over. Wash basin. Pump out toilet. Storage cupboard and radiator. Extractor fan. Porthole. Large mirrors.

Galley: U-shaped with gas oven and grill, four burner hob, Microwave, 12v fridge with freezer box. Sink and drainer. Storage cupboards. Window one side, hatch the other. White matching crockery and a good range of utensils. Extractor fan.

Dinette: L-shaped seating which converts into a double bed. Removable table. Large pull-out wardrobe. 12v freezer under seat. Radiator. Windows both sides. Removable full size table for up to 6 people or alternative half size for 2 people.

Saloon: Sofa which converts into a double bed. Solid fuel stove. Widescreen TV with Freesat, DVD. Radio. Separated from dinette by a curtain. Large windows, and folding doors opening full width to front deck. CO detector fitted. 

Front deck: lowered well deck for easy access. Lockers on three sides provide storage and seating. Table can be set up on deck. Large water tank in bow. Anchor for river cruising.

Technical: Beta Marine 43 diesel engine, Vetus hydraulic bow thruster, inverter for 240v supply. Domestic batteries are 4x 125Ah and monitored by a Victron battery monitor and there is a Victron battery charger for shore line use. LED lighting throughout. Cordless Vacuum.

Pictures of the boat

Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor
Shared narrow boat Hawksmoor

Specific details for the share offered

Size of share as a percentage or fraction12th
Price in UK Pounds£2,500
Reason for sellingNo longer have sufficient holiday time
to make use of our share (work reasons).
Pre-booked weeks included2025:

19 September - 3 October
7-14 November
Holiday entitlement with share offered here.2 weeks in season, 1 in shoulder season, 
1 (sometimes more) off season.
School holiday option possible?Yes, ask vendor for details
Running costs for 2025

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There are no management costs - boat is self-managed. 

£1,155 for 2025
How are the running costs to be apportionedIncluded for 2025 in the asking price for the share
Contact details for vendor
drydok@hotmail.com

General comments by vendor


Hawksmoor is owned and managed by an established, friendly and successful syndicate who are collectively committed to maximising the enjoyment of the boat to the benefit of all owners. 

There is a mixture of owners from young to old and the group includes both original owners and relative newcomers. 

The group includes a number of owners with practical expertise in a variety of skills relevant to the canals. 

Owners are encouraged to consider extended cruises, with remote handovers. 

Hawksmoor moved to its current location (Cropredy Marina) in 2024, having been based at Great Haywood Marina for the previous few years. A number of owners research other potential bases for future moves.

My share was one of the last to choose in 2025 but for 2026 will be in the middle of the booking chart and for 2027 will be top (behind any school holiday shares)


Hawksmoor has a semi-traditional rear deck with plenty of room for the steerer plus two (and a dog!) and contains lockers with gas bottles, windlasses, mooring pins etc. Moveable deck boards give access to the engine bay, weed hatch and batteries.

The main bedroom has an en-suite (pump-out loo and wash basin with extractor fan) with a double bed (extendable to 5’), storage beneath, cupboards above and a full height wardrobe.

Duvets and pillows for 6 are provided.

Beyond the privacy door is the Alde gas central heating boiler (concealed by the opened door), with radiators in master bedroom, main saloon and the bathroom. Further is the bathroom to the left with corner bath, shower and full width mirror, radiator, wash basin, pump-out loo, storage and extractor fan.

Next is the galley which has a good area of worktop, numerous cupboards, gas oven, grill and hob, electric fridge, microwave and ceiling extractor fan. A glass-fronted see-through cabinet is also fixed to the ceiling and an opening side-hatch prevents overheated cooks on fine days.

Moving further towards the bow is the dinette; with removable, extending full size table (for 6 people) or alternative half size table (for 2) The dinette extends to a double bed and incorporates a wardrobe, storage and electric freezer.

The saloon has a double sofa-bed and a ‘modesty’ curtain. There is a flat-screen digital TV with DVD, automotive style CD/AM/FM radio and 4 (adjustable) speakers throughout the boat. For additional heating there is a solid fuel stove.

The folding French-window style doors lead to the well deck which has a seating area (with optional table) and three lockers for hoses, coal, mops etc. and the brass water tank filler cap. There is a bow-thruster down there as well.

There is a cordless vacuum cleaner on board for those wishing to self-valet.

New carpets and boiler in 2022.

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