Nordstar 28 - A Powerboat Delivery from St Mawes to Hamble. Picking the perfect weather window!
September 3, 2026 · Hamble Point Marina, Hamble
What this video covers
A Nordstar 28 powerboat completes a delivery from St Mawes to Hamble Point Marina, timed to coincide with a favorable weather window.0:29 The transit begins with a stop in Dartmouth for refueling before crossing Lyme Bay.1:06 Cruising at 20 knots, the vessel encounters a one-meter following swell near St Anthony’s Lighthouse and Start Point.1:32 Favorable conditions for the Lyme Bay crossing include six to seven knots of westerly wind and a sea state of 0.2 meters.4:32 The delivery crew times the passage around Portland to coincide with a turning tide, securing a tidal push through the Solent.4:50 The vessel, named Mimi, arrives in Hamble for display at the Southampton Boat Show.7:41 The interior features a V-berth, a galley, and a dedicated heads compartment.8:02 Proper timing of tidal gates around Portland allows for efficient progress during coastal powerboat deliveries.
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