Boat builder:
Elton Moss Boatbuilders
Entered service:
August 2004
Layout type:
Rear Bedroomed
Home mooring:
Kings Lock, Middlewich
Bow thruster:
Vetus 55 Electric
240v generator:
Electrolux 3.5 kw
Diesel boiler with low level radiators and a multi fuel stove.
Willow was built by Elton Moss Boatbuilders in 2004 and offers a rear bedroomed layout. She benefited from a new engine in 2014 and repaint in 2013. Willow is currently based at Kings Lock, Middlewich, on a Saturday turnaround. The boat is designed to accommodate up to six people in a 2 + 4 format and is pet friendly.
Bedroom: In the rear bedroom there is a full sized double bed and plentiful storage.
Bathroom: The cabin bathroom offers a full sized shower and a pump out toilet.
Galley: A spacious Galley, with the full domestic sized gas oven and grill, separate four burner gas hob, fridge/freezer, 230v microwave and a washer/drier.
Dinette: The dining area offers an L shaped dinette, which converts to double berth, with freestanding table.
Saloon: The saloon has comfortable built in seating that converts to beds and a wood burning stove. There is a flat screen TV, a DVD player and Radio / CD player.
2017/18 Syndicate Budget
| Boat Running Costs | Budget (£) |
| Moorings | 2,500.00 |
| Licence | 935.00 |
| Insurance | 245.00 |
| Servicing | 1,600.00 |
| Turnaround Fees | 1,650.00 |
| Repairs & Breakdown | 1,500.00 |
| Improvements/Replacements | 1,500.00 |
| Annual Maintenance | 4,500.00 |
| Gunwale Repainting | 850.00 |
| Bottled Gas | 125.00 |
| Syndicate Costs | 300.00 |
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| Total Boat Running Costs | 13,905.00 |
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| Contingency/Future Repairs | 2,400.00 |
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| Management Fees | 5,382.00 |
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| Total Contributions | 23,487.00 |
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| Total cost per 1/24th share | 978.64 |
| Total cost per 1/12th share | 1,957.25 |
| Total cost per 1/8th share | 2,935.89 |
| Total cost per 1/6th share | 3,914.50 |