JEANNINE (Bavaria 50 Cruiser (5 cab.))
2008 · 15.4 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
15.4m · 2008 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
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18 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.
Ideal for larger groups This Bavaria 50 is a solid choice if you're bringing eight to ten people or multiple families who want comfortable cruising without tight quarters. Five separate cabins mean everyone gets genuine privacy, which transforms multi-week charters from endurance tests into genuinely enjoyable trips.
Well-equipped for ease The autopilot and chart plotter take stress out of longer passages, while the bimini and sprayhood protect you from whatever weather the Mediterranean or Atlantic throws at you. Lazy jacks and lazy bags make sail handling refreshingly simple, useful when your crew includes non-sailors or when fatigue sets in on day seven.
Solid value proposition At 15.4 metres with modern navigation gear and sensible cruising kit, you're getting honest capability for the money, especially if your group splits the charter cost across multiple cabins. The €4,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests fairly transparent pricing from Y Knot Yachting.
One practical note: At twelve years old, this boat will feel slightly less polished than newer models, and systems occasionally need attention during longer charters, nothing alarming, but ask Y Knot specifically about recent engine and electrical work before committing to a three-week voyage.
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The marina & destination
Kalkara Marina
Based at Kalkara Marina, Malta . JEANNINE is operated by Y Knot Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Kalkara Marina · Malta
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus VHF licence is typical for bareboat charter. We confirm the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- Security deposit
- €4,000
- 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).
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