Update 21/5/2010 – Interest developing in this scheme with a suggested mooring location near to Marlow.

Own a Fraction in a Beautiful River Cruiser

New fractional scheme forming to purchase a beautiful new Dolphin 22 river cruiser. Total cost approximately GBP25,000.
This 4+2 berth river cruiser is ideal for a family, with the privacy of a double aft-cabin.

To be based river Thames.

5th fractions to be allocated (cost GBP5,000).

Running costs tba, but would be in the region of GBP300 pa per fraction.

Each 5th fraction would entitle the fraction owner to 1 week’s use every 5 weeks throughout the season (April-October), giving 6 weeks use each year. Fractional scheme members will be able to swap weeks. The boat will be out of use for the rest of the year for maintenance.

To express interest in this fractional ownership scheme please email neil@thefractionaltimes.com

A new fractional ownership scheme for practical motor yacht.

The Nimbus 320 is a beautiful, safe, and comfortable motor yacht. Capable of extended voyages in supreme comfort. 6 berths in 3 cabins give plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy.

The Nimbus will be equipped with twin diesel engines for speed (up to 18 knots), economy, and safety.

Total cost approx. GBP150,000.

To be based Solent area.

Fractions to be allocated in 50th (cost GBP3,000). 1/50th is the minimum fraction size, 1/5th is the maximum fraction size.

Running costs tba, but would be in the region of GBP500 pa per typical 10th fraction or GBP100 per 50th fraction.

For fractions below 1/10th (GBP15,000) the weeks to be used in each year will be allocated by lottery, 1 week for each 50th share.

Each 10th fraction would entitle the fraction owner to 1 week high-season use, 1 week mid-season, and 3 weeks low season. The yacht will be out of use 2 weeks in each year for maintenance. The order in which the weeks are chosen by the fractional scheme members would rotate, with the initial order being decided by lottery.

To use the yacht a minimum level of competence would be needed. This would be provided either by possession of certificates or by proof of experience/trial.

Please see the link below for more information on the Nimbus 320 Coupe.

To express interest in this fractional scheme please email neil@thefractionaltimes.com

Fractions in a brand new Delphia 37 yacht, total cost approximately GBP80,000.

This yacht has superb accommodation for its size, with a forward and 2 aft cabins and spacious saloon giving 8 berths. The lifting keel (only 0.75m draft with keel lifted) gives access to shallow creaks that would be impossible for fin-keel yachts to visit.

To be based South Coast marina. It will be equipped with cabin heating to enable use in the colder months! It will be fitted with a 30hp diesel engine.

Fractions to be allocated in 50th (cost GBP1,600). 1/50th is the minimum fraction size, 1/5th is the maximum fraction size (cost GBP16,000).

Running costs tba, but would be in the region of GBP700 pa per typical 10th fraction or GBP140 per 50th fraction.

For fractions below 1/10th (GBP8,000) the weeks to be used in each year will be allocated by lottery, 1 week for each 50th share.

Each 10th fraction would entitle the fraction owner to 1 week high-season use, 1 week mid-season, and 3 weeks low season. The yacht will be out of use 2 weeks in each year for maintenance. The order in which the weeks are chosen by the fractional scheme members would rotate, with the initial order being decided by lottery.

To use the yacht a minimum level of competence would be needed. This would be provided either by possession of certificates (e.g. Day Skipper, Yachtmaster) or by proof of experience/trial.

To express interest in this syndicate please email neil@thefractionaltimes.com

Own a fraction in a holiday apartment in the lovely Cornish seaside town of Falmouth. The picture above shows the view over Falmouth harbor from a typical apartment in the town.

The total purchase cost will be approx GBP 250,000.

The actual apartment will be decided by the members of the fractional scheme once enough interest has been expressed to make the fractional purchase viable.

The fractional scheme will run for 5 complete years. At the end of this period the property will be sold and the value will be payed back to the fraction owners based on the size of their share.

Time allocation will be on the following basis.

Share size from GBP5,000 to GBP24,900. For each whole share of GBP5,000 you will receive 1 week each year, the date of that week to be decided by lottery.

Share size GBP25,000 or above (maximum share size GBP75,000). For each whole share of GBP25,000 you will be able to choose weeks at the apartment from blocks as follows: 1 week from high season (typically school holidays), 2 weeks from mid season (Late Spring, Summer outside schoool holidays and early Autumn), and 3 weeks form the rest of the year. The initial order in which you get to choose your weeks will be decided by lottery, thereafter the order will rotate.

To register interest or as a question please email neil@thefractionaltimes.com