A delivery to Fiji from NZ
Schionning 1600
We provide professional Schionning 1600 delivery services for owners moving performance multihulls between New Zealand and the South Pacific. This Schionning 1600 was delivered from New Zealand to Denarau, Fiji, with two days spent preparing the vessel before departure and seven sailing days on the passage.
The preparation period was an important part of the delivery. The vessel was checked and prepared for the passage before leaving New Zealand, with the delivery planned around the boat’s capabilities, the expected weather and the requirements of a long offshore crossing.
The passage to Denarau covered approximately 1,100 nautical miles. On a performance catamaran such as the Schionning 1600, maintaining good boat speed needs to be balanced against sail loads, rig loads and the condition of the equipment. Sail selection, trim, steering and autopilot performance all require ongoing attention as wind and sea conditions change.
Long passages also put continuous demands on the vessel’s electrical and mechanical systems. Battery charging, propulsion systems, steering, navigation equipment and general vessel condition were monitored throughout the delivery. The objective is not simply to make good speed, but to get the yacht to Fiji safely and without unnecessary wear on the boat.
After seven sailing days, the yacht arrived at Denarau, where clearance into Fiji was completed. For owners planning to move a Schionning or similar performance catamaran from New Zealand to Fiji, professional delivery provides a practical way to relocate the yacht without having to commit the time and resources required to undertake the passage themselves.
