The Flagship – Pure Spirit

The story of our flagship, Pure Spirit is a special one – since the boat hasn’t always looked this way. Built in 1984 she was built as a replica of a 1940’s open launch, and used to cruise the Loch’s in Scotland for sightseeing trips, and originally named of ‘Spirit of Glasgow’. A solid build, with a glass-fibre hull and a unique but classic lines. Her sturdiness caused her to be pretty indestructible, which probably saved her, when she was abandoned after years of neglect. When we found her, on a scrapyard in Edinburgh she wasn’t the beauty she once was, to say the least!

The Pure Boats team recognized the potential, even in the state she was in, and brought the Spirit of Glasgow to Amsterdam for a complete transformation. Preserving her unique features, the boat was carefully taken apart and reconstructed into the ultimate Amsterdam canal boat. No detail was overlooked, featuring superyacht-style decking, mahogany tables, and marble countertops. Reimagined with elegance and luxury, she earned her new name—Pure Spirit—a symbol of refined craftsmanship and unparalleled comfort on the canals.

The change this boat has been through is almost unbelievable, but it does show the vision of the Pure Boats team. We are so proud that she has become such a beautiful part of our fleet and the flagship of Pure Boats, and still secretly enjoy the ‘wow’ faces that people make when passing.