Boat Share | Zidon 2
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Zidon 2
General information
| Type of scheme | Private |
|---|---|
| Nominal number of sharers | 8 |
| Year of build | 1991 |
| Home mooring (2025) | Manchetter Marina - Coventry Canal until March 1st as the season starts |
| Length | 55' |
| Engine Type (last known | Thorneycroft 1800cc Model T105 new 2010 |
| Berths | 1 fixed double + dinette + sofa bed (Six total) |
| Change over day | Wednesday |
| Are pets allowed | No |
| Is smoking allowed inside | No |
| Booking system | Chosen via Doodle poll via email around October time in time for the AGM in November for the following season from March for 12 months. A fixed rotating system where each share gets a fair choice of high season. Each share gets 6 weeks on board each year and exchanges are possible by agreement. |
| Priority for school holidays | No such scheme on this boat |
General Comments About the Boat
A traditional style stern with removable stools.
Steps lead to the engine compartment with hooks for coats, rechargeable Dyson vacuum cleaner, electric controls and Eberspecher central heating controls.
Steps down to extendable fixed double berth with storage cupboard.
Wet room with sink, shower and pump out toilet.
Diner with bench seating, with storage under, converts to double berth.
Kitchen with gas cooker and hob, 12v fridge, stainless steel sink plus storage.
Side opening hatch with folding steps.
Lounge with double sofa bed, Captain's chair and stool, solid fuel burner, Digital TV with DVD player and DAB radio. Storage cupboards.
Steps up to double doors to Cratch with folding oak table, picnic chairs. Cratch refurbished with new oak front frame and cover in 2020.
Zidon II spends the season continuously cruising and the boat is handed over from one crew to the next after cleaning, refuelled and pumped out.
The cruising area for the following season is chosen at the AGM. At the AGM there is an elected Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary
Pictures of the boat
Some pictures may show old soft furnishings
Specific details for the share offered
| Size of share as a percentage or fraction | 8th |
|---|---|
| Price in UK Pounds | £4,999 |
| Reason for selling | Work commitments are making it harder for us to use the boat now. |
| Pre-booked weeks included | Our date for the upcoming season 2025/26 are 5th March - 12th March 30th April - 7th May 25th June - 2nd July 6th August - 13th August 31st Dec - 7th Jan 2026 7th Jan - 14th Jan 2026 |
| Holiday entitlement with share offered here. | 6 weeks guaranteed |
| School holiday option possible? | No such scheme on this boat |
| Running costs for 2025 (How do these figures compare? Link opens new window) | £90 per month plus while on board £3.00 per engine hour used Pump outs are reclaimable at the end of your week aboard All consumables and spare parts (oil etc) are reclaimable |
| How are the running costs to be apportioned | I would ask the incoming owner to take over the monthly contribution from purchase. |
| Contact details for vendor | craig.bond1969@gmail.com or 07825 339712 |
General comments by vendor
We have been owners for 11 years and have cruised on most of the canals in England and Wales due to the continuous cruising.
Full back to bare metal repaint in 2020. Bottom blacking and hull inspection in December 2024. Boat Safety Certificate renewed in 2021
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