Experience report SR30 YACHTLINE Neckar / Croatia

After the first year with the SR30 YACHTLINE we were looking forward to our second season. To become even more independent we installed a photovoltaic system during the winter. We tested the boat in the Neckar after storage in winter. Everything went smoothly as expected.

To Croatia via Pentecost

We drove from Pentecost to Croatia and lifted the boat by crane in Biograd. Our destination was Dubrovnik. For more than four days we traveled south along the coast, anchoring overnight in beautiful, secluded bays.

After the first year with the SR30 YACHTLINE we were looking forward to our second season. To become even more independent we installed a photovoltaic system during the winter. We tested the boat in the Neckar after storage in winter. Everything went smoothly as expected.

To Croatia via Pentecost

We drove from Pentecost to Croatia and lifted the boat by crane in Biograd. Our destination was Dubrovnik. For more than four days we traveled south along the coast, anchoring overnight in beautiful, secluded bays.

After dinner dark clouds rolled in and a storm forced us to close our roof. There were waves of about 2 meters above the buoy as the wind, the only open side of the bay, initially came from the north.Several boats got loose during the storm.We were lucky to follow the recommendations: always tie under the buoy and separately tie a safety line; leave enough space in the boat so that the whole concrete block is not lifted.It is important to always make a jump when encircling boats so that the pull/shake is not too strong in front.

The other days passed calmly.We went south along the coast and enjoyed our spot on SR30. We were treated to some amazing anchoring and mooring maneuvers by boat mates.

When the storms were announced again we wanted to go to a harbor near Korcula but unfortunately we couldn’t find any more space, so we anchored in a sheltered bay. However, this was so full that in the morning as the storm approached we raised the anchor and slowly sailed through the narrowness of Korcula.With the weather not improving, we booked a berth at Marina Mina in Brac.Despite the reservation, the marina was full and we were allowed to anchor ashore.

Despite the reservation, the marina was full and we were allowed to anchor ashore. There we slept in the farthest corner, very sheltered but close to the city. The next day the journey continued. The weather improved and we went further north, making Mali Losinj our destination as the northernmost point. We were in an apartment there and it was nice to see the city again. One or the other changed.After a gust was announced, we headed south.

Despite some mixed weather, we had a very good time on our SR30 YACTHLINE and had many great experiences. In 4 weeks we only anchored in 3 harbors. Otherwise we were on buoys, but mostly anchoring.

During the season we drove 103 hours.Total consumption was 13,8 liters/hour. This is more than the previous year. But we stayed less on the rivers (Neckar at 18km/h). Due to the slightly choppier sea, the engine/trim tabs had to run more often to make the boat calmer in the water. It is more convenient, but requires more fuel.

We no longer want to miss the rubber boat. No matter where we were anchored or buoyed, an exploratory tour on land or in the bay was a must. Eating out in the evening was no problem either. On the rubber dinghy beach, with 10 boats on the beach, you will attract attention with the small but beautiful boat. Depending on the clothes, we drive twice to take all 4 people ashore. With our 6PS, one can also glide comfortably alone.

Aile S.