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Bavaria c45 "southern star" (phuket marina haven)
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Chartered yacht for 10 days, January 2024. I rate the local charter service very highly - everything was handled efficiently and quickly in a pleasant atmosphere. In the starter package, I received a weather forecast, tide table, and a brief description of the area with tips on interesting spots, a big plus.
Pros
The yacht is in good technical condition for its age:
1) I rate the main engine as excellent, it always started after one or two turns of the starter, the engine compartment was dry and clean.
2) The anchor held well (chain about 50m - without markings, so I added my own temporary markers)
3) The genoa is in good condition although it has slight play in the roller bearing and sometimes gets stuck, so it should be operated with care :)
4) The mainsail is okay, although it is difficult to fully set and trim it, probably due to slight wear
5) The dinghy is large, a bit worn, the 8HP engine always started reliably
6) There are no sewage tanks in the toilets (local regulations do not require them), so it is necessary to confirm with the crew about the desire to swim
7) Each cabin has its own fan and USB charger in the lamp, as well as two sets of bedding and towels.
Cons:
1) Slight leaks of saltwater into the bilge near the keel (starboard midship compartment), usually about 500ml of water collected, probably some leak that needs to be monitored.
2) Yacht electronics - I couldn't fully identify the causes of the problems, but the B&G system with the touchscreen randomly turned off various elements of the installation at random moments, such as: bilge pumps, fresh water pump, random lights, etc... I suspect this is due to quickly discharging batteries, some energy-saving mode was activated.
3) The B&G system / the wind sensor did not work (multiple restarts and device searches did not help)
In general, the yacht has electronic issues but they do not block sailing capabilities, only reduce comfort in unspecified situations.
Check-out went smoothly, no one counted cutlery or glasses. A quick dive with just a mask in the port, verification of fuel status, and return of the deposit, again the service and contact in a very pleasant atmosphere.
In general, I recommend the yacht, it does not deviate from European standards (Greece/Croatia), if it weren't for the mentioned electronics, the rating would be maximum.
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