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Name of craft
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KIEWA
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| Type of scheme |
Private |
| No of sharers |
Owners buy weeks, so exact number not applicable |
| Year of construction |
2005 |
| Home mooring (2008) |
Crick Marina, Northants NN6 7SQ, on the Grand
Union Canal |
| Change over day each week |
Saturday |
| Length |
58 ft |
| Engine |
Beta Marine 4 cylinder |
| Berths |
2 + 4 |
| Pets |
Yes |
| Smoking |
No |
| Booking arrangements |
Owners purchase set weeks |
| Special holiday arrangements |
Fixed weeks so those requiring school holidays
purchased them as such |
| E-mail address of one owner |
See below |
| Share for sale via this site? |
If a share is available the details will be
towards the foot of this page |
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Kiewa is an extremely comfortable, semi-traditional style narrow boat which
was commissioned by The Boatshare Company. Since late 2006 the owners have
managed the boat themselves, with a committee appointed to act on decisions
made at an annual meeting or canvassed by email, and everyone keeps in touch
by email.
The boat was built by Halco Narrowboats Ltd on a Price Fallows hull. This
hull, which is made with a 10mm steel bottom, 6mm sides and 4mm roof, is
protected by fresh water magnesium anodes welded below the waterline. It is
insulated with spray foam to all surfaces except below the floor. The fresh
water tank is located immediately behind the bow, where there is also
storage space for two gas bottles. The interior is lined with a pale oak
panelling, which gives it a light airy feel.
Kiewa (an aboriginal word meaning 'sweet water') is fitted out to a high
standard. At the rear is a fixed full-length queen-size bed, extendable to
king size. The bathroom and galley separate this cabin from the living area.
The bathroom has a pump-out toilet, vanity and full-size shower cubicle. It
also houses a washing machine, which is powered by its own inverter.
The U-shaped galley is equipped with a microwave, an eye-level oven and
grill, and a 4-burner hob located above an electric-powered fridge; there is
a hatch opposite the sink area. Various cupboards and drawers provide good
storage and house a range of cooking pots and utensils, and a full set of
crockery, glassware and cutlery for six people.
Next to the galley is a raised dinette, which converts to a double bed. In
The lounge are two armchairs, each of which converts easily to a comfortable
single bed. On the shelf unit by the front glass-panelled doors is a TV/DVD
and a CD/ radio unit. There are also two folding chairs, for use on the
front deck or towpath.
Kiewa has full gas central heating and a solid fuel stove; hot water is
produced through a very effective calorifier. There is ample storage, either
in cupboards or under the dinette benches. Duvets and pillows are provided,
so each owner needs to supply only bed linen and duvet covers.
| Share Holding |
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| Price |
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| Reason for sale |
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| Weeks 2009 |
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| Contact |
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| Telephone number of vendor |
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| Running costs 2009 (private scheme) |
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Vendors CommentsKiewa was originally commissioned by the Boatshare
Company, and the owners converted to private management in 2007. Self-management
ensures the condition of the boat is constantly monitored and costs minimised.
We elect a committee consisting of a minimum of the boat manager/chairman,
treasurer and secretary at each annual general meeting, where we also set the
plans for the year ahead. The current Chairman is very keen, and on top of any
maintenance issues.
Crick is a really brilliant marina, being central to so many glorious canals. It
was enlarged last year, and now offers modern berthing, complete with
water/electricity to hand, with dry dock facility, which we used last year for
blacking Kiewa's bottom.
We have really enjoyed our time with Kiewa and our association with the other
owners. We have had no problems during our time on board during the four years,
and are only selling as our son now lives abroad.
