SR30 YACHTLINE Experience Report: Croatia / Baltic Sea

New boat

In the spring we received our new boat, the SR30 YACHTLINE, from Öchsner-boote GmbH & Co. KG. We already had an Öchsner boat so we knew what to expect. The briefing was very detailed and fun. Time seemed to fly by.

Immediately afterwards we named our boat with Neptune and the mermaids on the Neckar. They wished us all the best and sent us off. The first big trip took us to the Baltic Sea around Rügen in Whitsun. The crane entered the water without any problems.

We quickly settled into the boat. Everyone found their new normal place. Eating with 4 people in the cockpit was not complicated, it was very comfortable. For cooking I built a small table over the refrigerator compartment in the cockpit, where we cook the “smellier” food. Downstairs in the kitchen we cook pasta, rice, etc. Eating in the open air is a great experience.

Pentecost in the Baltic Sea

Due to the many fairways and the speed limit, we drove slowly most of the time and enjoyed nature at about 10 km / h. We tested the sunspots for the first time and fell asleep right there. We only went fast for longer distances. The second week we were in Sassnitz. Here we wanted to refuel and had to pay a small service charge in addition to the normal fuel price, which was completely unknown to us. In any case, we were happy to use diesel, as there are not many gas stations in Rügen.

About the data: We drove 40,5 hours on the Baltic Sea and used 205L of diesel. This makes an average of 5L/h.

On the way back from Sassnitz we encountered some problematic water. The crew had to hold on to the 1.5 to 2 m high waves. But it was no problem for the boat. The refrigerator, kitchen cabinets and doors remained closed. Unfortunately no one took any photos here.

Summer vacation in Croatia

Traveling by caravan was calm and relaxing. We had a Ford Ranger, which we raised to 6.7 tons gross vehicle weight. So we were able to load the car to the brim with luggage. Before leaving I went to a company again and weighed the team. Here it was verified, everything is completely legal.

Biograd na Moru

After Croatia we drove to Biograd na Moru without overnight stays, traffic jams and breakdowns. The cranes at the marina went smoothly and quickly and professionally. The boat was already in the water. Since the tank was as good as empty, filling it up and meeting our friend was the first goal of the day. After the charter boats all wanted to go to the gas station on Fridays, we ran to Murter island to arrive a little faster than the two gas stations. Our tactic worked. We started Otok Ist with about 320L of diesel and for the first 5 days we did not go to any port.

Rab

Week 2 we visited friends on the island of Rab and met another wonderful SR30 YACHTLINE, with whom we had a short chat on the way.

In Rab we anchored in a different restaurant every evening. After returning to Cres, Krk and Goli Otok, we also had a few quiet days for swimming. Soon we were towed to our next destination. From Rab we stopped in Havar, where we saw the 16th largest private yacht. Outside Hvar there was a small harbor where we stayed overnight.

Trogir

So we started at sunrise, the sea was calm and peaceful. Our destination was Trogir. Since we started without breakfast, we anchored in the blue lagoon before the excursion boats arrived and enjoyed our breakfast. In Trogir we anchored opposite the main quay wall. After the storm hit here too, we decided to “move” to the city of Marina. A noisy but safe night was waiting for us. The next day we left for Biograd and made another stop in Tribunj, where we again met an SR30 -Yachtline-. We decided to go to Zirje for one more night. When the holidays were over, we left anyway and headed for Biograd. Three weeks went by so fast that we couldn’t even go water skiing. The cyclone went very well. No problems even in the light waves.

In Croatia we drove 67,1 hours with 834 liters, resulting in an average consumption of 12,4 L/hour. You can clearly see that the distances you traveled are significantly higher than in the Baltic Sea. The crane in Biograd was done quickly and without incident. Croatian “no problems” took place here.

SR30 YACHTLINE is the perfect size boat for 4 people. Even the children said that the vacation was less stressful than with a vacation home and bed. The dinghy is worth its weight in gold. Start the engine, get in and go to the next restaurant, have a delicious meal and back to the boat. During the day drop a “man” off in front of a harbor and send him shopping and in the meantime drag yourself out to sea on the SR30 -Yachtline-. Just take a country walk in the bays or explore the area. It’s fast and easy to use and highly recommended. The berthing area on the bow is used even when planing. The large swimming platform is ideal for children. You can jump on the boat without constantly splashing water. All in all a great boat.

Now our boat is in winter storage and we can’t wait to sail again. The next vacations are already planned.

Best wishes for the best

Family S.