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N B Celtic Kiwi (2)
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Name of craft |
Celtic Kiwi |
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| Type of scheme | Private scheme | |
| No of sharers | 12 | |
| Year of construction | 2003 | |
| Home mooring (2008) |
Celtic Kiwi is moored at Wigrams Turn Marina, at Napton Junction, which
due to its position offers extensive cruising starting on the Oxford and
Grand Union Canals.
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| Change over day each week | Sunday | |
| Length | 58' | |
| Engine | Vetus | |
| Berths | 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 | |
| Pets | Allowed | |
| Smoking | Not Allowed (inside) | |
| Booking arrangements | Owners purchase fixed weeks | |
| Special holiday arrangements | None required, fixed weeks | |
| 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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Celtic Kiwi is a smart 58ft semi-trad
narrow boat which started cruising in 2003. She is well laid-out for
2 to 6 people with plenty of living space. She is currently based at
Wigram's Turn Marina, at the junction of the Oxford and Grand Union
canals.
The bedroom has wardrobes and a double bed extendable to 5ft width.
The bathroom has a flush toilet, hand basin and bath with a shower
over. The kitchen has a double oven, fridge, 4-ring gas hob, sink
and microwave. The dining area has a raised dinette which converts
to a double bed, with storage below the seats. Forward of this is a
sitting area with more cupboards, two armchairs (which convert to
single beds) and a multi-fuel stove. For entertainment, we have an
LCD TV with DVD player and freeview digital tuner, and a radio/CD
player.
CK has a 240 volt AC inverter with sockets in most areas. She also
has a central heating system with diesel boiler and hot water
radiators throughout.
A full set of equipment for canal and non-tidal river cruising is on
board, including a heavy duty anchor, chains and warps for rivers
and tidal sections. We carry a full selection of mechanical spares
on board, a full set of Nicholson canal guides, and cooking
utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided. Quilts, pillows etc. to
make up all six berths are included, but linen (sheets, pillowcases,
towels etc.) must be provided by the using owner.
Celtic Kiwi was originally commissioned by the Boatshare Company,
and the owners converted to private management in September 2005. We
don’t employ expensive boat management companies, but we do spend
our funds keeping the boat in good condition. For this reason the
running costs are not as low as some groups (many of whom run their
boats steadily downhill). She had a complete external repaint in
2008.
We elect a 3 person owner-management team of boat manager,
secretary/treasurer and assistant boat manager at each AGM (usually
held in September), where we also set the plans for the year ahead.
If other decisions are required during the year, the boat manager
will circulate the owners who discuss and decide the matter by
email.
CK has a gold licence covering BW and EA waters, which owners find
useful for visiting the Thames and the Nene - both only a few days'
cruise from Wigrams. Wigrams is also very well placed for the
English canal system.
All owners follow regular guidelines (as with all narrow boats) and
there is an agreed changeover procedure to ensure that we all find
the boat in good condition. Owners can hand over at Wigrams or (by
arrangement) anywhere in the country.
We welcome new owners, who should have some experience in
operating a canal boat. Prospective owners without narrow boat
experience must be willing to take a suitable short narrow boat
course from an approved trainer.

Picture above is from a boat with a similar layout