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Built: 2004
Registered:
Zimbabwe
Type:
Steel hull pontoon ship
Length:
160ft
Beam:
48ft
Draft:
4ft
Electricity:
220 V supplied by 2 x 60kva and 2 x 6kva Gensets
Engines: 2 x 200hp. Cummins Diesel Engines
Cruising Speed:
7knots

Safety:
Complies with Zimbabwe Inland Waters act and international standards.

Tender Boats:
2 x Modern design Aluminium Pontoon type tender boats powered by 115hp Yamaha, suitable for caring 14 clients comfortably. 2 x Mono Hull Aluminium type boats powered by 85hp Yamaha, suitable for up to 10 passengers, fitted with removable seats to make them ideal for fishing.

Crew:
Space for a total staff compliment of 16 on board.

Capacity:
Total of up to 52 passengers sleeping.

Layout:
The Zambezi Trader comprises of 3 spacious and airy decks.

A-Deck:

  • A large galley with a substantial cold room, 4 x large gas cookers, a gas oven, lots of work space and 4 x sinks with hot water.
  • 3 x public toilets that all have showers with hot water.
  • 16 twin en suite cabins, all with large windows above each bed. They all have gauze in front of them allowing for a fresh mozie less draft throughout the ship.

B-Deck:

  • A spacious pool deck with comfortable longing cheers and plenty of space for various activities and sun bathing. The infinity pool is situated in the front centre of the beck. 
  • Lounge and bar are equipped with a descent sound system for the dance floor, spacious bar counters and lots comfortable lounge sets.
  • 2 x bunk cabins sleeping 4 each.
  • A large double en suite cabin
  • Small conference and games room equipped with a data projector and sound system.
  • Reception area.
  • A large scullery adjacent to the dinning room area with adequate sinks and drying space.
  • The dinning room is spacious allowing for at least 60 people with a rap around verandah that can seat a further 16 people.

C-Deck:

  • 2 deluxe cabins with large private decks and entertainment area with their own mini bars. The honeymoon suite will have a magnificent discreet bath over looking the lake.
  • 3 double cabins with private side decks. 
  • A magnificent covered deck


 

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