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What you'll pay
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Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (13 aboard · 39 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- TV
- Radio-CD player
- Solar Panels
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Swimming platform
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for families The Bavaria 50 is an excellent mid-sized cruiser for groups of 4, 8 people wanting genuine sailing comfort without breaking the bank. Four cabins give everyone reasonable privacy, and the 2007 build means proven reliability with modern conveniences like solar panels and heating for shoulder-season cruising.
Well-equipped vessel Melodia comes nicely appointed, autopilot and chart plotter make passage-making relaxed, while the swimming platform and bimini are genuine quality-of-life features for Mediterranean or Caribbean work. The bow thruster is a real bonus for tight anchorages, and dual dinghies are handy for exploring remote bays.
Strong value proposition A zero deposit is refreshingly customer-friendly, and Oceantrail Odyssey's perfect 5-star rating (albeit from limited reviews) suggests reliable service. At this size and spec, you're getting serious sailing capability without paying superyacht prices.
One practical note The operator's base location isn't listed here, so you'll need to confirm airport proximity and transfer logistics, essential for long-haul flyers. Once you know where she's based, this boat ticks most boxes for a rewarding charter experience.
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The marina & destination
Based at Horta Marina, in Horta, Portugal. Melodia is operated by Oceantrail Odyssey.
Horta Marina on Faial Island serves as the natural hub for exploring the central Azores archipelago; week one typically involves island-hopping to Pico, São Jorge, and Terceira, with reliable northeasterly trades making these passages straightforward 15 to 40-nautical-mile day hops. The marina itself offers excellent shelter in the iconic caldera anchorage and full provisioning facilities, essential for longer passages onward to the outer islands or back toward the Portuguese mainland. This is an ideal starting point if you want accessible sailing in moderate conditions with dramatic volcanic scenery and established anchorages throughout the island group.
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