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2 days ago
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Life jackets

We have 4 adult “Crewsaver” life jackets and 3 childrens which range from 15 to 20kg, 20 to 30kg and 15 to 30kg. This combination allows ...

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Feb 5
1 min

Plan of the purple boat

“Kwa Heri”, the purple boat has a very functional and useful layout. Sun deck at the stern to set fold away chairs on for relaxing at the...

The Purple Boat

Jan 29
1 min

Fully fitted kitchen

The kitchen galley has everything you need to prepare and cook meals: gas hob, oven, grill, fridge with freezer compartmen, microwave, si...

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Jan 8
1 min

Kingsize or two single bunk beds

Video showing the kingsize bed in the front cabin, alternatively may be made up into two single bunks.

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Jan 5
1 min

Dinette coverts to double bed

The first video showing the double bed made up -see the TV/DVD mounted on the cabin wall. Second clip showing the dinette laid for dining...

The Purple Boat

Nov 28, 2020
1 min

New covers for Winter

New cover for the front doors on the bow of the boat and a new cover for the hatch off the stern. This adds extra protection for Kwa Heri...

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Oct 19, 2020
1 min

New Fenders

Bought a new fender for the “bull nose” at the front of the boat, plus a couple of new fenders for the side. Ongoing maintenance, just ne...

The Purple Boat

Oct 16, 2020
1 min

Sundeck on the stern of Kwa Heri

The stern of the boat makes a great sundeck for relaxing on at the end of the day. The chairs are stowed in the bow locker when navigatin...

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Oct 10, 2020
1 min

Twin Beds......or kingsize

The Purple Boat is so versatile, the front cabin may be made up as twin single beds, or as a kingsize. In addition the dinette converts i...

The Purple Boat

Oct 1, 2020
1 min

Keeping “ship shape”

Keeping The Purple Boat lovely and clean by giving the carpets a “vax” wash. Wash and polish on the outside of the boat and she is ready ...

The Purple Boat

Jul 26, 2020
1 min

Safety first for pets.

Probably the safest place your beloved dog can be when going through any lock is with you on the stern......in a secure crate. Katie does...

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