Blondie (Cyclades 43.4)
Marmaris Yacht Marina
Weekly prices€2,790 · 3 Oct – 31 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
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.
Who it suits Blondie works brilliantly for groups of 4, 8 wanting a comfortable, well-equipped sailing experience without the stress of a larger vessel. At 13.3m she's manageable for confident sailors, yet spacious enough that you won't feel cramped with a full crew.
Standout features The 2008 Cyclades 43.4 is a proven, solid cruiser with genuinely useful kit, heating and an inverter make extended trips pleasant, and the sprayhood plus bimini mean you can actually enjoy deck time in variable weather. Autopilot and chart plotter take the edge off longer passages, which matters if you're chartering from abroad.
Real value here At this price point with a €2,500 deposit, she offers solid bang for your euro if you're comfortable with a 16-year-old boat in good working order. You're paying for reliability and practicality rather than newness or luxury, which is fair.
One honest note The base location isn't listed in your data, so I can't advise on airport access or how many connecting flights you might face from the US, UK, or Europe, definitely clarify that with SK-Yachting before booking, as it'll shape your trip logistics considerably.
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.
The marina & destination Marmaris Yacht Marina · Turkey
Based at Marmaris Yacht Marina, Turkey . Blondie is operated by SK-Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marmaris Yacht Marina · Turkey
- Licences
- ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
- Security deposit
- €2,500
- 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 there2 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes2 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
Where charters went
Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun
- Serçe22%
- Ekincik18%
- Bozburun18%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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