KIEWA

There is a share for sale on	Kiewa

Type of scheme	Private
Number of sharers	Owners buy weeks, so exact number not applicable (est 15)
Year of construction	2005
Home mooring (2011)	Crick Marina, Northants NN6 7SQ, on the Grand Union Canal
Length	58
Engine Type	Beta Marine 4 cylinder
Berths	2 + 4
Change over day each week	Sunday
Are pets allowed	Yes
Is smoking allowed INSIDE the boat	No
Booking System	Owners purchase set weeks
Priority for school holidays	There are no special arrangements for School Holidays etc as Owners buy fixed weeks

General comments about the boat
Kiewa is a 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 the fixed double cabin. 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. Our overseas owners find this particularly useful. 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 LCD 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 only to supply bed linen, duvet covers and towels.

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Specific details for the share offered
Size of share are a percentage or fraction	2 weeks
Price in UK pounds	£1,250 PER WEEK
Reason for selling	Purchasing own narrow boat with friend
Pre-booked weeks included	Fixed week shares 30 and 31 which equates in 2011 to 24th July and 31st July and in future years will be around the same dates, with changeover on a Sunday
Running costs for 2011	Running costs are £200 per week owned and have been paid for 2011. This year an additional £100 per week towards repainting has also been paid.
Contact details for vendor	townland@topmail.co.uk or 01837 811242

General Comments by vendor
I have paid the running costs up front for this year and am not seeking repayment of them against the purchase of the share. This means that you can get your own share in this boat for about the cost of hiring one for a week!!