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Roland
Germany
July 2024
6 OK
The boat is relatively new, so it is in good condition and normally easy to sail. It took some getting used to having 2 main sheets and actually only one jib sheet. (I have always sailed these boats with a genoa as a headsail and 2 sheets). And unfortunately you cannot put the jib back (e.g. for lying to one side). The jib runs automatically over a traveler, which you cannot (easily) fix. Unfortunately there is no chart table. You could open the bimini between them so that you had a clear view of the jib. (for those who don't feel the wind in their face; I think that's better than the display in the cockpit) The anchor chain was marked somehow, but it was difficult to see how many meters were actually out; I think color is better. There was also an electronic display of the chain length in the cockpit, but I didn't know how and exactly it worked. It could be looked into in more detail (perhaps have it explained in more detail during the briefing). The bow thruster worked well (especially in the narrow Amalfi harbor; you have to extend it at the bottom first). 5 toilets is a bit excessive. And I can't imagine that you could stand it in the narrow skipper's cabin in the bow, where we usually stowed the fenders. Even there is still a toilet in there. Regarding sailing areas: there are better ones. These environmental zones around Ischia and Procida were annoying. At Capri you just get ripped off (if you want to go on land), and the Amalfi coast was totally overcrowded on land.
The dinghy is a bit small for this boat and is overloaded even with just 3-4 people; and if there is a bit of swell, the boat will be full of water. The engine (Volvo Penta) ran reasonably well at max. 2100 rpm, higher rpm tends to reduce speed and produce smoke (cavitation?); consumption was also quite high: 6.7 liters / hour (if I have estimated correctly). And I keep missing proper instructions on how to use the sea valves or the black water tanks; there is one in every toilet on this boat. These valves should be closed, especially in harbors and anchorages.
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