Checkmate (Bavaria C45)

Solid mid-range cruiser The Bavaria C45 is a dependable 45-footer that suits couples, small families, or friends wanting a comfortable bareboat with good living space. At 13.6 metres with four cabins sleeping eight, you've got genuine room to move compared to many charter yachts in this size bracket.

Well-equipped essentials She comes with the practical kit you'd want: autopilot (cruise-friendly), chart plotter (modern navigation), sprayhood (weather protection in the cockpit), and a dinghy included. The 2019 build year means systems should be reasonably up-to-date, though not cutting-edge; think comfortable rather than luxurious.

Good value proposition At €2,500 deposit with Scirocco Sailing, this represents fair pricing for a four-cabin bareboat if the weekly rate is competitive. The cabin count and berth capacity make it genuinely economical per person for larger groups, which helps justify the charter cost across a crew.

One practical note The base location isn't specified in your data, which matters significantly for flight logistics from the US or Europe, you'll want to confirm where Checkmate is based before booking, since international airport proximity and transfer time directly affect your trip planning and total journey time.

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