Once In A Lifetime Opportunity | | Wigan Manchester | | Thriving, Profitable, Leisure & Lifestyle Business in Wigan. Business for sale Once In A Lifetime Opportunity is located in Manchester. | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 72165
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 11,256 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Commercial Property | | TRADE TYPE: | Licenced / Leisure | | SALE: | Private Sale | ASKING PRICE: | £100000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business for sale. Kittywake Canal Cruises – Wigan Pier
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A UNIQUE THRIVING & PROFITABLE, TOURISM, LEISURE & LIFESTYLE BUSINESS IN A PRIME LOCATION. Based at the world famous Wigan pier & established since 30th September 2007 – Kittywake Canal Cruises have built up an excellent reputation over the past 4 years and enjoys plenty of repeat custom. We operate boat trips and party cruises from our base at Wigan pier, 52 weeks a year. Most of our bookings are generated by word of mouth and via our website and as such our advertising costs are very, very low. Average turnover +£100,000 pa
The business has been family owned and operated and currently works between 15 – 30 hours a week
The business is being sold as a going concern and comes with a purpose built passenger barge licensed to carry up to 41 passengers, various vehicles and equipment, the website and all the 2012 bookings. The business has no outstanding debts. Full training and guidance will be offered to the purchaser – Please read on for further information. THE KITTYWAKE BOAT. THE BOAT WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY WIGAN COUNCIL AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED REGARDLESS OF COST TO MCA GUIDELINES & REQUIRMENTS – IT HAS BEEN STORED UNDERCOVER ALL OF ITS LIFE – THERE ARE FILES UPON FILES OF PREVIOUS HISTORY. 55’ X 10’6’’ STEEL LIVERPOOL BOATS WIDEBEAM PASSENGER BOAT IN VERY GOOD ORDER THROUGHOUT. STRONG, ECONOMICAL, RELIABLE & WELL SERVICED BMC 2. 2 DIESEL ENGINE IN OWN ENGINE ROOM. WEBASTO HL65 DIESEL WARM AIR HEATING SYSTEM + SPARE HEATER - 7. 5KW
HONDA GX160 2. 2KVA PETROL GENERATOR – JUST SERVICED
BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD 2. 5KVA PETROL GENERATOR - ALMOST NEW. LONCIN PETROL WATER PUMP. TOP QUALITY BATTERY CHARGER. VARIOUS SPARES, TOOLS, LUBRICANTS, BITS & PIECES. FULLY ENCLOSED, SAFE & SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN CABIN WITH SEATING FOR 36 PEOPLE. BOW LOUNGE WITH SEATING FOR 5-6 PEOPLE. APPROX 80 SEATCOVERS TO ALLOW QUICK TURNAROUND CRUISES. GALLEY WITH FULL SIZE CALOR GAS COOKER, WATER HEATER, 3 WAY FRIDGE, SHELVES & CUPBOARDS. BAR AREA WITH SINK, HOT & COLD WATER, GAS DETECTORS, SHELVING, ELECTRONIC TILL. VARIOUS GLASSES, CATERING & BAR EQUIPMENT, CUPS AND SAUCERS ETC. . PUMP OUT WC WITH SINK, HOT AND COLD WATER. HIGH QUALITY BOSE LIFESTYLE STEREO SYSTEM WITH SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS. QUALITY ROBERTS STEREO SYSTEM - BACK UP SYSTEM. VARIOUS DISCO LIGHTS. VARIOUS FOLD AWAY TABLES. VARIOUS CABIN & PARTY DECORATIONS. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIREBLANKETS AND FIRST AID KITS
STOCK AT VALUE. ALL REQUIRED SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT, BARGE POLES, WINDLASSES, KEYS ETC, ETC…
THE BOAT HAS BEEN INSPECTED EVERY YEAR BY THE MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY AND HAS BEEN DRY DOCKED AND BLACKED EVERY 2 YEARS – A RECENT ULTRASOUND INSPECTION OF THE HULL BY THE MCA GAVE A VERY GOOD REPORT. THE BOAT HAS A CURRENT ALCOHOL & ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE IN PLACE AS FOLLOWS –
MONDAY – SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 02:00 AM
SUNDAY 10:00AM – MIDNIGHT
THE BOAT IS FULLY LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOL ON OR OFF THE PREMISES AND IS LICENSED FOR ENTERTAINMENT, FILMING, DANCE ETC. . ETC. . CURRENT BUSINESS LICENSE AND CURRENT MCA LICENSE
THE KITTYWAKE BARGE IS A SAFE, SPACIOUS, WARM & COMFORTABLE CRUISER WITH BEAUTIUL LINES AND CLASSIC LOOKS – THE BUYER WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED. THE VEHICLES. FORD TRANSIT VAN. 2003 ( 53 ) FORD TRANSIT 90T350 LWB HI ROOF CREW VAN. 2. 4 DIESEL ENGINE. WHITE. GENUINE 48000 MILES FROM NEW. VERY GOOD CONDITION. VERY RELIABLE. & FANTASTIC RUNNER
WELL MAINTAINED & SERVICED. LONG MOT & TAX
6 SEATER WITH SIDE WINDOWS. EBERSPACHER DIESEL NIGHT HEATER. WATER HEATER. MICROWAVE. SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER
OVER CAB STORAGE LOCKER
SHELVING, STRONG BOXES ETC. . NOT SIGN WRITTEN. GREAT TYRES. VERY LIGHT USE ONLY. DEADLOCKS, ALARM & IMMOBILISER. REVERSIING SENSORS
12 VOLT INTERIOR LIGHTING. PROFESSIONAL FIT OUT. VERY CLEAN & STRAIGHT VAN WITH NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER. THIS VAN HAS BEEN DRIVEN CORRECTLY AND VERY WELL LOOKED AFTER – IT IS THE PERFECT VEHICLE FOR THE BUSINESS AND CAN CARRY ALL THE STOCK, EQUIPMENT AND STAFF THAT YOU NEED. THIS VAN HAS ONLY COVERED AROUND 15000 MILES IN THE LAST 4 YEARS. AUDI A3 1. 9 TDI SE
1998 ( S ) AUDI A3 1. 9 TURBO DIESEL INJECTION AUTO
APPROX 138000 MILES
METALLIC GREEN
RELIABLE & ECONOMICAL
LONG MOT AND TAXED
A FEW LITTLE DENTS HERE AND THERE
DOOR LOCK NEEDS SLIGHT ATTENTION
INTERIOR WORN IN PLACES
FAIRLY CLEAN CAR – CLEANS UP OK
DRIVES REALLY WELL, EVERYTHING WORKS AS IT SHOULD
USED AS SECOND CAR / RUNABOUT
QUALITY STEREO SYSTEM INSTALLED
DECENT TYRES
RECENT BALLJOINT. RECENT BATTERY. AUDI RELIABILITY & BUILD QUALITY
ONLY COVERED AROUND 3000 MILES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS
THE PREMISES. BASED AT WIGAN PIER JUST 5 MINUTES WALKING DISTANCE FROM WIGAN TOWN CENTRE AND THE TRAIN AND BUS STATIONS. THESE 2 BOAT HOUSES ARE UNIQUE TO THE AREA AND THE ONLY UNDERCOVER COMMERCIAL MOORINGS IN THE WIGAN AREA. FULLY UNDERCOVER, THE BOATHOUSES ARE CAPABLE OF STORING 4 NARROWBOATS OR 2 WIDEBEAM BOATS. FULL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AND THE BOATHOUSE COME EQUIPPED WITH 240V PUMP OUT FULLY PLUMBED IN. WORKSHOP AREA APPROX 18 METRES BY 5 METRES
SMALL OFFICE
SAFE AND SECURE BOAT STORAGE FULLY ALARMED WITH INTERIOR & SECURITY LIGHTING
SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF USES INCLUDING SELF DRIVE NARROWBOAT HIRE, CHANDLERY, BOAT FITOUTS, REPAIRS ETC. SUBJECT TO THE REQUIRED CONSENTS. FREE PARKING FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS VERY CLOSE BY. COACH DROP OFF LAYBY 50 METRES AWAY
WIGAN PIER IS FULLY SIGNPOSTED FROM THE M6 AND M61
COVERED DRY DOCK JUST 2 MINUTES CRUISING AWAY
VERY CLOSE TO BRITISH WATERWAYS OFFICES
LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO ALL REQUIRED SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES WHICH KEEPS ALL THE RUNNING ABOUT COSTS AND TIME TO A MINIMUM
A CHOICE OF 3 DIFFERENT CRUISE ROUTES FROM THE BASE ALLOWING GREAT FLEXIBILITY – THE CRUISE ROUTES ARE FANTASTIC, VERY SCENIC WITH MANY POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE WAY
THE BOATHOUSES ARE VERY CLOSE TO A NUMBER OF POPULAR PUBS & RESTAURANTS, THE TRENCHERFIELD MILL MIGHTY STEAM ENGINE, GO KARTING, BOWLING, ROLLERSKATING RINK WHICH COMBINED WITH A CRUISE CAN PROVIDE GREAT CORPORATE / ACTIVITY DAYS
WIGAN PIER IS A VERY CENTRAL LOCATION MAKING IT EASY FOR PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER WIGAN ( AND FURTHER AFIELD ) TO GET TO
AVAILABLE ON A LONG LEASE @ APPROX £60.00 PER WEEK SUBJECT TO TRANSFER AGREEMENT
A VERY RARE AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THE PERFECT PREMISES TO OPERATE A FULLY LICENSED, MULTI FACETED TRIP BOAT OR HIRE BOAT BUSINESS
THE BUSINESS. KITTYWAKE CANAL CRUISES WAS ESTABLISHED IN SEPT 2007 AND HAS ENJOYED YEAR ON YEAR INCREASES IN TURN OVER AND PROFIT. THE BUSINESS IS FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. TURNOVER FOR 2010 WAS +£100,000 AND NET PROFIT APPROX 25% BASED ON WORKING BETWEEN 15 – 30 HOURS A WEEK. THE BUSINESS COMES COMPLETE WITH ALL 2012 BOOKINGS AND A STEADY STREAM OF NEW BOOKINGS UP TO THE POINT OF TRANSFER. THERE ARE LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO CUT COSTS AND INCREASE SALES THUS INCREASING PROFITS – WE CAN SHOW YOU HOW AND GUARANTEE VERY GOOD RESULTS. VERY EASY AND ENJOYABLE TO RUN, YOU GET TO MEET LOTS OF INTERESTING PEOPLE. VERY GOOD REPUTATION. ENJOYS GREAT REPEAT CUSTOM. LOW RUNNING COSTS. WELL ESTABLISHED. MULTI - FACETED. THE BUSINESS COVERS TOURISM, EDUCATIONAL, NIGHT LIFE & SPECIAL OCCASIONS OF ALL TYPES – THERE IS A NEVER ENDING STREAM OF CUSTOMERS AND PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ADD AND EXPAND. COMES COMPLETE WITH WEBSITE, EMAIL ADDRESSES, APPROX 3000 EMAIL CONTACTS ( IDEAL FOR EMAIL CAMPAIGNES ) PHONE NUMBER, FACEBOOK & TWITTER ACCOUNTS. STOCK AT VALUE
CUSTOMERS COME FROM WORD OF MOUTH & GOOD REPUTATION - VIRTUALLY NO ADVERTISING COSTS. IDEAL BOLT ON BUSINESS. NO COMPETITION FOR MILES AND MILES
UNIQUE AND INTERESTING BUSINESS. TURN KEY OPERATION. FULL TRAINING OFFERED TO PURCHASER. THIS BUSINESS IS FOR SALE AT £100,000 ( ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS )
NO TIMEWASTERS PLEASE – THERE IS MUCH MORE TO THIS BUSINESS THAT CAN BE LISTED. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | 72165 / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
