Custom build Motorboat (Maria) : Maria
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
5.5m · 1983 · Motor yacht
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
43 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.
I appreciate you sharing the details, but I need to be honest: Limited information on this listing means I can't give you a fair assessment. There's no charter base location specified, no equipment breakdown, and no photos, all crucial for evaluating a 1983 motorboat at this price point.
The basics suggest this is an ultra-compact day boat or open tender rather than a live-aboard vessel. With zero cabins but 6 berths, you're looking at basic cushioned seating, likely suited only to short daytime outings or very casual overnights for groups staying ashore.
Value is unclear without knowing the base location, engine condition, fuel consumption, or what "equipment" actually includes. At €1,800/week for a 5.5m open boat, pricing could range from reasonable to poor depending entirely on those missing details.
My honest caveat: a 40-year-old boat needs transparent maintenance history and a full pre-charter inspection. Before booking, contact Llauts i Velers directly and ask for the base location, equipment list, fuel policy, and recent service records. Don't book based on this stripped-down listing alone.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Costa Brava, Barcelona and the Catalan coast
If you're planning a yacht charter from Costa Brava, Barcelona and the Catalan coast, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Costa Brava, Barcelona and the Catalan coast for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Moll d'Es Caials22%
- Cala Montgó21%
- l'Embarcador20%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina Palamós
Based at Marina Palamós , Spain . Maria is operated by Llauts i Velers.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Palamós · Spain
- Licences
- Spanish PER, RYA Day Skipper, or ICC accepted plus VHF licence. The Balearics enforce more strictly than the mainland coast: bring originals, not photocopies.
- Security deposit
- €400
- 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 Spain
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Balearic Islands hub: Palma is the largest base and the busiest airport. Cabs and shuttle services to every Mallorca marina.
Ibiza and Formentera bases. Summer-heavy; book transfers ahead.
Possible routes
Spain · Balearic Islands
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Mallorca circumnavigation
The two-night Cabrera permit must be booked weeks ahead, your operator will sort it.
1Palma
2Cabrera
3Pollença
4Sóller
Ibiza & Formentera
Short distances, party-or-not your call, the clearest water in the Med.
1Ibiza Town
2Formentera
3Espalmador
4San Antonio
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