EL PATRON (D&D Kufner 54.2)
ACI Marina Trogir
Weekly prices€3,500 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups El Patron is an excellent choice if you're bringing friends or family, 12 berths across 5 cabins means everyone gets reasonable comfort without cramping together. The 2021 build and strong equipment list suggest this boat is well-maintained and ready for serious sailing.
Well-equipped modern cruiser You're getting genuine cruising kit here: solar panels, generator, air conditioning, bow thruster, and autopilot all point to a vessel designed for longer passages and mixed conditions. The teak cockpit and dual dinghies are nice touches for a boat of this size.
Good value proposition At €2000 deposit with a 4.5-star operator rating, this represents solid mid-range pricing for a 54-foot sailing catamaran that can genuinely accommodate a larger party. You're not paying premium prices for premium comfort here.
One note: base location unclear The charter base location isn't listed in your data, which matters for flight logistics and sailing conditions, I'd recommend checking directly with Nautika Kufner to confirm where the boat is based and how easily you can get there from your home airport.
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The marina & destination ACI Marina Trogir · Croatia
Based at ACI Marina Trogir, Croatia . EL PATRON is operated by Nautika Kufner.
Good to know
- Location
- ACI Marina Trogir · 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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