Hanse 350

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I arrived at the marina early, around 1 PM. Check-in is normally from 4 PM. But the yacht is already ready, so there is no problem, I can pick it up immediately. Very nice. The formalities are quick, without surprises.
Taking over the yacht. The person handing it over doesn't know the boat very well. We get to the autopilot, and to my surprise, it cannot be activated. The technician who is just at the dock states: "the autopilot is not working". And that is the end of their worries. We sail without the autopilot.
Another unpleasant surprise. The anchor is on a line, there is no chain and no windlass. Quite unexpected for a boat of this size. On neighboring yachts from this company, it is similar, so it is not an isolated case, but an incomprehensible practice for me. After leaving the port, it turns out that the wind strength and direction indicator also does not work.
Apart from that, everything functions very well. The sails are fine, but it is clear that the owner does not inspect them regularly. A detached crawling line, loose shackles. The fridge is barely working, meaning it is low on refrigerant. The rest is without complaint. The yacht is 11 years old after all.
The route around Funen - as it is in Denmark, the shore is always visible, green fields, plenty of ports. The weather is very good. Peaceful, quiet, without crowds.