Gary's Deliveries

Nordhavn 76 Yacht Delivery – Passage into Bali and Weather Hold at Benoa Marina Twelve days into this Nordhavn 76 yacht delivery toward Singapore, conditions shifted as we approached Indonesia. After an extended period of favourable weather, the final 36 hours presented consistent head seas of approximately two metres, short period, directly on the bow. At a steady 8 knots under power, the vessel remained structurally comfortable, but motion increased significantly. Short, closely spaced seas are inefficient for progress and demanding on crew rest cycles. On long-range motor yacht deliveries, fatigue management becomes a priority once sleep quality degrades. The Nordhavn 76’s full-displacement hull handles this type of sea state predictably. However, even a heavy passagemaker will pitch when running into tight head seas. Engine load, cooling temperatures, and stabilisation performance are monitored closely during extended periods of bow impact to protect mechanical systems. Arrival St...