How the Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge Handles at Sea | Full Test Drive

When Semi-Custom is important to you, then you may get some value in looking at a Whitehaven. This company designs and builds motor yachts for people who have often had a few boats before, and they are very clear in what they wish to achieve with the next vessel. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Mention Code DBL for discounts on Marine Mould Construction - https://ms-marine.eu/ This is when a builder like Whitehaven comes in handy, as they have the skills and expertise to bring many of those semi-custom ideas to life. In this video, we explore the Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge and discover some of the custom ideas these owners put into practice. This is the same company that built the Harbour Classic yachts that I featured on the channel way back in the early days. They have some interesting designs and excellent engineering solutions, like the shaft drive propulsion with a fully enclosed tender garage on this 6000 Flybridge. It's features like that which are hard to find on competing boats, that you can go to Whitehaven with your requests and make them happen. 00:00 – Introduction 00:51 – Twin 1000HP Engines for Social Cruising (vs. Optional 1300HP Upgrade) 01:19 – Gyro Stabilizer Installed – Not Activated for Initial Cruise 01:39 – Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge Sea Trial Begins 01:39 – Engine Start & Initial Maneuvering 02:41 – Cruising at 13–15.7 Knots (2,100 RPM) 03:36 – Smooth Ride with Excellent Hull Stability 04:42 – Minimal Rocking Even with Gyro Off 06:10 – Performance in Moderate Waves & Ground Swell 06:38 – Speed Test: 18 Knots at 2,300 RPM 07:35 – Top Speed: 19.9–20 Knots at 2,390–2,400 RPM 08:45 – Into the Wind with Trim Tabs Down 09:36 – Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge Handling & Fuel Efficiency 09:36 – Maintaining 18.3 Knots / 328L Consumption at 2,260 RPM 10:19 – Trim Tab Adjustment Test: From Full Down to 13 Tabs 10:47 – What Future Owners Should Consider 11:56 – Economy Cruise: 9.4 Knots at 1,200 RPM (54L/hr Fuel Flow) 14:28 – Maneuvering the Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge 14:28 – Docking Equipment & Control Systems 15:42 – Joystick Docking Demonstration by Paul 16:40 – Thrusters in Action: Tight Space Handling 16:50 – Activating the Skyhook Feature (Dynamic Positioning) 17:55 – Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge Review Wrap-Up 18:33 – Teamwork & Communication While Docking 19:22 – Comfortable Lifestyle Aboard the Whitehaven 6000 19:58 – Competitor Comparison & Final Thoughts I hope this video is of use to you! Dan PRICE: Contact the team for pricing - https://whitehavenmotoryachts.com.au/contact-us/ BRAND: https://whitehavenmotoryachts.com.au/6000-flybridge/ FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/dansboatlife/ ASK DAN - Got a question - Minnect me https://app.minnect.com/expert/DanJones EXCLUSIVE CONTENT - Support my work and see unpublished videos https://www.patreon.com/dansboatlife SAY THANKS https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/dansboatlife?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU CONTACT - Book a shoot (Buyers use Minnect) www.dansboatlife.com.au/contact