Arrival in Sydney: Delivery Complete!

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 This morning, the Excess 14 slid gracefully into her new berth at Middle Harbour Marina, marking the successful completion of her delivery from the Gold Coast. The final approach into Sydney Harbour is always a great sight, a fitting end to a coastal voyage.

A white excess 14 catamaran on the dock in Sydney after the yacht delivery

This passage was a comprehensive real-world test of the boat's capabilities.

She proved to be a joy in light airs, demonstrated strength and stability in heavy weather, and showed impressive maneuverability during a tricky docking. It’s clear that the Excess 14 is a versatile and robust catamaran, perfectly suited for everything the Australian coast can throw at it.

The final tasks onboard are ones of quiet satisfaction: coiling the lines perfectly, writing up the final log entry, and giving the boat a last clean and polish. For Yacht Delivery Solutions, it's a pleasure and a privilege to deliver a vessel of this quality. Handing her over to the brokers at Flagstaff Marine clean, secure, and ready for her new owners is the final step in a job well done.



Signed, The Yacht Delivery Solutions Team

Yacht Delivery Solutions provides professional sail and power boat delivery services throughout Asia and the South Pacific.

Green logo of Yacht Delivery Solutions

 

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

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