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Interior takes us inside SV Aphrodite and describes the creature comforts that make life aboard easier — from the washing machine and fans to the mattresses and even the sewing machine within our St Francis 50 catamaran.

SV Aphrodite in Auckland Harbour also known as Waitematā Harbour.

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

We Discover Miele’s Reputation for Excellence is True

Miele W1 washing machine on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis catamaran.

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021

From Splendide to Miele: A Washing Machine Upgrade for Our St. Francis 50

Dismantled Splendide 7100XC washer/dryer in parts, completely unfixable and destined for the garbage.

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

End Days for Our Splendide Washer/Dryer — Built for the Landfill

Henry and Karen with the Splendide washer/dryer on SV Aphrodite with the machine in its custom hutch under the saloon table

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

Building a Laundry Hutch to Go Under Our Saloon Table

Kids on a St Francis 50 catamaran with a Splendide washing machine in the saloon.

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018Lorraine Escher

Finding Space for a Splendide Washer/Dryer on Our Catamaran

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018Lorraine Escher

Humble seamstress beginnings: repairing a pillow case on our Sailrite (industrial) sewing machine

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016Lorraine Escher

Caframo’s Sirocco II marine fans

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016Lorraine Escher

Queen mattress delivery and disposal – by dinghy

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