What do ABC Boat Management do?

 

ABC Boat Management operate boat(s) for individuals or businesses.

We already manage almost 100 boats for a number of companies and individuals leaving them to either enjoy boating or to get on with other aspects of their business.

What can we do for you and your boat:

  • We will carry out all management, accounting and administration for the Syndicate and Boat.
  • We will provide you with a named bank account with access to regular statements and invoices supporting a totally transparent financial record of the Syndicate and Boats finances.
  • We will arrange and attend meetings, and chair Syndicate AGM’s as required. We will keep notes of meetings and circulate to the syndicate.
  • We will arrange for your boat to changeover on a day that suits your organization or syndicate. (All larger ABC Marinas are able to operate boats 7 days a week).
  • We will provide in house technical advice and support as required.
  • We will annually inspect the boat with a syndicate or boat representative and provide a report, recommendations, and estimates of cost for approval at the AGM.
  • We will re-inspect the boat with a syndicate representative to ensure the work that was agreed is completed to a satisfactory standard.
  • We will communicate with you by email, post and through web pages as appropriate.
  • We will pass on savings from our buying power and will not mark up purchases.
  • We will offer discounted rates on all goods, services, moorings and repairs provided by ABC including boat insurance. This is to be increased to 10% as of 1st November 2011. Special 25% discount on mooring fees at Gayton Marina from1st November 2011.
  • We have very competitive management fees.
  • We can list and sell your shares or boat for you with virtual tours.
  • We are flexible and can quote to carry out specific elements of managing your Syndicate or boat if the whole package is not required.
  • We will provide an emergency replacement boat scheme either on an insured basis, or pay as you go.
  • We have access to template contracts with syndicates and organisations, or with individual syndicate members, or can work to a syndicates or organsiations existing contract.
  • We can offer a safe and professional ONE STOP SHOP.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of ABC Leisure Group who are the largest privately owned specialist operator on UK's canals and rivers we are able to call on 35 years experience of operating multi use boats and a vast array of services.

Reasons for Syndicates or Shared Ownership boats being with ABC Boat Management (ABCBM)

  • Management fees from £250 including VAT per share per year.
  • Free syndicated banking including convenient monthly direct debit or Standing Order payment of fees.
  • Discount on mooring fees at ABC marinas and on all marina services including gas and diesel etc. Set to increase to 10% as of 1st November 2011. Special 25% discount on mooring fees at Gayton Marina from1st November 2011.
  • Competitive insurance premiums.
  • 7 days per week contact facility with marina and central office.
  • 24 hour emergency breakdown cover.
  • Newsletters and syndicate’s own private internet page.
  • Our network of ABC marinas provides the opportunity to cruise much of the canal system, although we are happy to manage boats on other marinas.
  • In house technical expertise and facilities.
  • Annual inspection of the boat and report with photos.
  • Emergency replacement boat schemes available.
  • Free share listing alongside our existing boat sales.
  • Air conditioned meeting room facility at Alvechurch Marina which is central in the country for AGM’s - Link to meeting room page.
  • The security of knowing we will be there when you need us.

All of which we believe provides and unrivalled and costs effective syndicate management package.

For Organisations that Require Boat Management and Operation.

If you are an organisation or company with boats that require managing or operating we have experience of this as you will see from our list of boats we manage. We will be happy to provide a tailored quote to meet your specific requirements.
We are happy to quote to manage any existing or new syndicate, company or organisation owned boats.
For more information please contact us on 0330 3330 592 (Local rate calls and open 7 days a week)