Elda Katarina (D&D Kufner 38)
2025 · 11.3 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths
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Weekly prices€1,750 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Built for couples This 2022 D&D Kufner 37 is a modern, well-equipped cruising yacht that suits experienced sailors and couples looking for genuine offshore capability in a compact package. The three-cabin layout sleeps seven, but honestly, it's designed around comfort for two to four people rather than maximising berths.
Solid specification You're getting genuinely useful kit here, bow thruster for tight anchorages, autopilot for longer passages, heating for shoulder seasons, and proper galley refrigeration. The teak cockpit and sprayhood suggest a builder who thinks about the sailing experience, not just ticking boxes.
Strong value proposition At €1,909 per week with a modest €2,000 deposit, this represents fair pricing for a 2022 build with serious cruising gear. The operator (Nautika Kufner) has solid ratings at 4.5/5, which counts for a lot when you're chartering internationally.
One realistic caveat The base location isn't shown in your data, so before booking, confirm how far it is from your international airport, transfer logistics matter when you're flying long-haul. That said, the outboard engine and twin dinghies give you flexibility to explore from wherever she's moored.
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Where Charters WentKvarner (Krk, Rijeka and Cres)
- Mali Lošinj21%
- Belveder21%
- Uvala Bokinić15%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Marina Punat · Croatia
Based at Marina Punat, Croatia . Elda Katarina is operated by Nautika Kufner.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Punat · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €2,000
- 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).
Getting there4 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.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes3 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.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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