Share in Dutch barge Donjeux

There is a share for sale on	Dorney

Type of scheme	Private
Number of sharers	12
Year of construction	2000
Home mooring (2018)	Lagarde near Nancy France
Length	15.2m x 3.75 m
Engine Type	Beta Marine 62 HP
Berths	2 x doubles in cabins, 2 x berths in lounge.
Change over day each week	Friday
Are pets allowed	Allowed
Is smoking allowed INSIDE the boat	NOT Allowed
Booking System	The booking system, run by the Bookings Secretary, allows the owner of each share to book in advance up to 3 weeks use of the boat each year. 2 weeks in the "high season" (April to September, inclusive) and 1 week in the "low season" (remaining weeks).
Priority for school holidays	No such scheme in place on the boat.

General comments about the boat
Dorney is entered via an upper wheel house. It has cushioned seating space (seats double as lockers for shore power cables/ extension leads, water supply hose reels etc) and a dismountable table for 6 people. The wheelhouse roof is removable and via a large floor panel has easy access to the engine, batteries, inventor, hot water and boiler and central heating system as well as a store for spares, tools, replacement fenders etc Steps down to the rear cabin lead to a double bed, wardrobe and draw space. It has a wash basin unit and ensuite shower/toilet. Stairs forward from the wheel house lead to a full kitchen with 4 ring cooker and oven, full size fridge, microwave and storage cupboards. The living area has a double sofa bed, 2 armchairs, wood burning stove, TV, CD/IPOD sound system. Shelves and storage areas. Forward cabin has double bed, wardrobe and storage, en-suite toilet with shower over full size bath and wash basin unit. All pillows and duvets are left on board owners bring their own bed linen and towels. kitchen is fully equipped. There are 2 bikes on the aft cabin roof, and picnic table and deck chairs stored below. Games, books and local information of interest is kept on board. There is 240v AC power from shore power or via inverter/engine batteries when shore power is unavailable . There is diesel powered central heating on board and radiators throughout. 2 Gas Bottles are stored in separate bow locker.

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General Comments by vendor
Dorney is now based in Lagarde on the Canal du Marne au Rhine in the Alsace- Lorraine region, a picturesque area about 4-5 cruising days from Strasbourg with many opportunities for stops in vibrant French villages along the way, with plenty of eateries and some French Markets. there is also the added interest of Rechicourt, the deepest lock in Europe and the inclined plane at Arzviller. Strasbourg is a beautiful historic city and definitely worth a visit all year round and travelling in the other direction takes one to Nancy and on towards Metz. In the Marina where she is based there is a chandlery with basic supplies and a very good restaurant. Supermarkets are a short drive away. The area has good access, an 8 hour easy drive from Calais, reasonable flights and good train links. Dorney is well managed by a friendly syndicate, she is kept up to scratch on an annual basis. The shareholders meet annually in early November when financial and maintenance reports are presented and budgets agreed for the following year as part of an AGM. Owners are in regular contact by email and weeks not used can be exchanged or offered to other owners for use. Owning a share in Dorney is a wonderful, relaxing and comfortable way of exploring the delights of the French waterways on a much admired beautiful Dutch barge.