Gin (Bavaria 44)
2003 · 13.9 m · 4 cabins · 9 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
13.9m · 2003 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
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23 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect for groups This Bavaria 44 suits families or friends wanting a bareboat sailing holiday with plenty of sleeping space, four cabins mean everyone gets their own bunk without cramping. At nearly 14 metres, she's a comfortable mid-size yacht that doesn't require constant hands-on sailing skill.
Solid cruising boat The essentials are all here: autopilot takes the strain out of longer passages, a chart plotter keeps navigation straightforward, and the bimini plus sprayhood mean you're protected from the Croatian sun and spray. The dinghy is genuinely useful for exploring anchorages and reaching shore when mooring isn't an option.
Excellent value proposition At €2,850 per week with a modest €1,500 deposit, this represents honest pricing for a well-equipped four-cabin boat in a popular Mediterranean sailing region. You're paying fair money, not premium money, which frees up budget for provisioning, meals ashore, or longer hire periods.
Age worth noting She's now over 20 years old, so while Bavarias are built robustly, you should factor in that systems may show their age and expect the occasional quirk. Request a recent mechanical report from Charter Service Punat before committing, peace of mind is worth the ask on a boat of this vintage.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Kvarner (Krk, Rijeka and Cres)
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Kvarner (Krk, Rijeka and Cres) during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Mali Lošinj and Belveder each appeared on 21% of trips, with Uvala Kolorat on 13%. Belveder was the most common last night at 18%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 51% of trips, while 36% reached over 40 nm.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Kvarner (Krk, Rijeka and Cres) for this type of boat.
- Mali Lošinj21%
- Belveder21%
- Uvala Bokinić15%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina Punat
Based at Marina Punat, Croatia . Gin is operated by Charter Service Punat.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Punat · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €1,500
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to Croatia
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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