Experience Report SR30 YACHTLINE: Murter Island

Love at first sight

In 2019, the travel destination for our family vacation was Croatia. We have been traveling to the areas around Istria and Dalmatia since 2011. So far we have always used a holiday apartment as accommodation and organized day water trips with our 4-person boat and 5 HP outboard motor to secluded bays without mass tourism.

But this year had to be different, because we now had a boat where we could also spend the night. We realized our dream with Boot in Düsseldorf, because it was “love at first sight” with the SR30 YACHTLINE from Öchsner Boats.

On July 10, our 21st wedding anniversary, we picked up our “Eternity” in Kürnach. After an informative and detailed briefing by Mr. Öchsner, we set off for home in our trailered boat. I was really surprised how easy it was to lift the enormous weight. Once you have the right tow vehicle, moving it down the road is not rocket science. We have two-way radios for maneuvering. Communication is easy and the “human” always has a pair of eyes 16 meters behind him.

Travel preparations

In order to be safer on vacation in Croatia, we launched our boat several times at Reffental on the Rhine. The experience on the slip ramps also grew here. Then the time came. Our Eternity was made ready for the trip, loaded, the maps loaded and, not to be forgotten, the support load weighed before departure.

Boat vacation on Murter Island

When we finally arrived on the island of Murter, the road was a bit adventurous and the roads got narrower and narrower. We passed through the center at only 20 km/h. The looks from the tourists in the restaurant were indescribable. Pure admiration, as if to say how can you still move something of this size!

When we arrived in Marina Hrmina, we decided to book a hotel for two and a half weeks to be safe After breathtaking daily drives, our vacation turned into one single highlight. We felt free and undisturbed, which was a beautiful feeling. The water world around Murter, the excursions to Kornati National Park and several islands were spectacular. The kids were more impressed each day and enjoyed being pulled behind the boat with a tire on the go.

It’s all about fun or just switch off and enjoy the peace and quiet on the large sun terrace. Exploring the island is also always a must for us. It is wonderful to be so close to nature.

When we returned to the harbor after our day trips, we would boil because we were hungry at sea. With the shore connection and an induction hotplate, we were able to create very simple but local dishes. There is enough space for four people to eat and sit comfortably.

The space saving of the SR30 YACHTLINE is a big advantage. The SUB, water ring, wakeboard and gas grill with 6kg bottle were perfectly stackable and always in order. The two of us and our children aged 10 + 18 were able to distribute ourselves well on the boat and everyone had a corner to themselves. The beds were also big enough to make you feel comfortable.

Conclusion

Your first vacation with your own boat is still indescribable and full of many happy experiences and impressions. We are sure that we made the right decision with the purchase of the SR30 YACHTLINE. We look forward to enjoying more beautiful vacations at sea and long weekends on the German waterways.

Family P.

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