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New Hanse 508 delivery - Slovenia to Trogir Part 1
June 11, 2024 · 20 min · 4K views · Portorož
What this video covers
A delivery crew prepares a brand new 2024 Hanse 508 for transit from Portorož, Slovenia, to Trogir, Croatia.3:09 The vessel, commissioned for charter with MK Yacht Explorer, lacks a bimini and spray hood, necessitating careful sun management during the passage.2:25 Before departure, the crew loads safety equipment and troubleshoots a generator error code—"Error 7 Oil Press"—which occurred during a test run of the air conditioning system.8:53 Underway, the skipper manages navigation using iPad and phone-based Navionics charts due to a missing plotter card.10:18 To mitigate risks during night sailing, the skipper monitors VHF radio via a headset and maintains a remote autopilot control for emergency standby.10:38 Encountering floating logs and fading light, the crew diverts to a backup anchorage to avoid night hazards.15:25 The following morning, they conduct a brief stop in Portorož to scout the harbor infrastructure.15:08 The vessel, which draws 1.95 meters, exits the harbor through a channel charted at 5 meters depth while maintaining a 3-knot speed limit.18:20
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