YIN YANG (Dufour 41)
Marinturk Village Port
Weekly prices€4,300 · 5 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Modern & Ready This 2024 Dufour 41 is essentially brand new, which means you're stepping aboard a vessel with the latest build quality and systems. The spec sheet reads like a proper cruising boat, solar panels, sprayhood, lazy bag, and a chart plotter all included, so you're not renting a stripped-down hull.
Perfect For Groups Six berths across three cabins suits two couples or a small family really well without feeling cramped. The included dinghy, bimini, and cockpit cushions tell you this boat is set up for comfortable bareboat cruising rather than racing, which most charter groups prefer.
Value Proposition A €2,500 deposit on a new-build 41-footer is reasonable, and TYC Yachting's perfect 5-star rating (albeit from just two reviews) suggests professional operation. For a UK or US customer flying to the Mediterranean, you're looking at a genuinely well-equipped modern cruiser without premium pricing.
One Reality Check The operator reviews are thin (only two), so while the rating is flawless, you haven't got years of feedback backing it up. Worth asking TYC directly about their cancellation policies and insurance before committing, just to cover yourself on that long-haul flight.
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The marina & destination Marinturk Village Port · Turkey
Based at Marinturk Village Port, Turkey . YIN YANG is operated by TYC Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marinturk Village Port · 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
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