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A Hallberg-Rassy 69, the largest vessel ever tested by the crew, completes a 100-nautical-mile passage from Norway to Skagen, Denmark.0:40 The 69-foot yacht features push-button sail handling, including a furling jib and code sail, which maintains speeds of 9 to 10 knots in 11 meters-per-second winds.3:29 The vessel includes a dedicated stern garage designed for a 3.4-meter Highfield tender, utilizing a slide-and-roller system that allows for single-handed deployment without a winch.11:27 Safety features include dual autopilots connected to independent rudders and a watertight bulkhead forward of the steering system.13:24 The engine room provides standing headroom for maintenance and houses a Volvo Penta engine and generator.14:38 While the stainless steel bimini offers shade, it requires occupants to crouch when entering the cockpit.10:43 The boat’s significant displacement provides stability in heavy seas, though the design results in some water over the deck during upwind sailing.19:04 The interior layout and amenities, including a dishwasher, offer a hotel-like living experience.9:37

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