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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (10 aboard · 42 not)
- Refrigerator
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Inverter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Electric winches
- Hydraulic gangway
- Swimming platform
- Teak Cockpit
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
About this yacht
SailChecker Expert View
Who it suits This 2024 Dufour is ideal for families or small groups of four to six people wanting a relatively modern, well-equipped sailing experience without enormous complexity. The three cabins and solid spec make it comfortable for a week exploring Sardinia's coastline, though you'll want some sailing experience or be prepared to hire a skipper.
Standout features The electric winches and hydraulic gangway are genuine quality-of-life upgrades that take strain out of handling and boarding, while the teak cockpit and swimming platform add a touch of comfort. The chart plotter and solid electronics package mean navigation is straightforward, and the barbecue grill is a nice touch for al fresco entertaining.
Value question At three years old (2024 build), this is a fairly new boat with good standard equipment, but the operator's 3.3/5 rating across 19 reviews is a notable flag, that's below the reliability you'd hope for at this price point. You'll want to dig into those reviews closely before committing, as they may reflect maintenance, support, or communication issues rather than the boat itself.
Practical consideration Sardinia requires a long-haul flight for most US and northern European clients, so factor in airport transfers and check whether the operator offers English-speaking support and clear pre-charter communication, especially important given the mixed review score.
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The marina & destination
Based at Marina di Portisco, in Portisco, Italy. Rubens is operated by Yachting in Sardinia.
Str. Panoramica Costa Smeralda Km0,100
Marina di Portisco sits on Sardinia's northeast coast and provides excellent access to the Maddalena archipelago, reachable in 15-20 nautical miles on a typical northwesterly breeze. Week 1 charters work well as sheltered day hops between granite-studded islands with good holding in sandy bays, or longer passages south to the Costa Smeralda if conditions favour. The marina itself offers full facilities and lies close enough to Porto Cervo for provisioning, making it a practical base for both relaxed cruising and more ambitious sailing.
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