Deckshare and Boat Ownership

Deckshare are working together with Alvechurch Boat Centres, who have been building and operating holiday hire narrowboats for over 30 years. This ownership scheme is intended to extend the renowned quality of Alvechurch holidays to those wanting to own part of a narrowboat themselves.

The Deckshare scheme will offer a unique opportunity to those who wish to:

· avoid the peak weeks of school summer and late May Bank holidays;
· take advantage of an income opportunity to reduce the annual boat running costs;
· have the ability to offer weeks they are unable to use for hire;
· enjoy boat ownership as easily as possible with the back up and experience of Alvechurch managing and servicing the boat.

This means you can spend your days at a leisurely pace, taking in scenery or exploring one of the many historic towns and cities en route. Moor at a canal-side pub for lunch, and make plans for the next stage of your journey on the boat you own.

Deckshare boats come with well designed interiors, comfortable beds, hot and cold running water, central heating, showers and flushing toilets, a narrow boat boasts a full compliment of home comforts. Items such as TV & DVD player, radio & CD player and even a microwave offer every convenience you could imagine.

Deckshare provides the perfect solution to boat ownership by sharing costs with others. The boats are built and managed by Alvechurch Boat Centres, the best in the business with over 30 years experience. (Alvechurch) A few of the weeks will not be sold but retained by Deckshare to be hired by Alvechurch to provide an income share that will contribute to the annual running costs. Owners will also have the opportunity to make any in season weeks they do not require available for hire further reducing their annual operating costs.

A full information pack will be available in late January 2007. The first boat is currently in build and we expect to be taking deposits on shares during February 2007 so contact us if you want to be the first to receive more information.