Apus (Dufour 412 Grand Large)

Tehnomont Marina Veruda

Apus
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Weekly prices€2,800 · 26 Sep – 31 OctAvailability on application
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26 Sep€2,800
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc12.7m · 2017 · Sail boat
Length12.7m
Beam4.2m
Cabins3
Berths8
WC2
Year2017
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Solid Family Cruiser The Dufour 412 Grand Large is a proven, well-equipped mid-range cruiser that suits families or small groups wanting comfort without breaking the bank. With 3 cabins and 8 berths, it offers genuine sleeping space, rare at this price point, plus modern conveniences like solar panels, a chart plotter, and autopilot that make extended cruising genuinely relaxed.

Thoughtful Spec Apus comes rigged for real cruising: the sprayhood and bimini keep you protected in variable weather, the dinghy means tender independence, and solar panels reduce generator reliance, music to the ears on a week-long voyage. A 2017 build means the systems are proven and reliable, not experimental.

Strong Value Proposition At €2423 per week with a modest €3000 deposit, this is honest pricing for a fully equipped 12.7m yacht in a reputable fleet. You're not subsidizing marketing or paying for newness; you're getting a known quantity that delivers.

One Note of Caution We don't have the charter base location listed, which matters enormously for international clients, access to airports, flight connections, and transfer time can significantly affect your trip planning. Contact Bijoux directly to confirm logistics before committing, especially if you're coordinating long-haul flights from North America or northern Europe.

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 Tehnomont Marina Veruda · CroatiaTehnomont Marina Veruda

Based at Tehnomont Marina Veruda, Croatia . Apus is operated by Bijoux d.o.o..

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Tehnomont Marina Veruda · 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
€3,000
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 nearbyFlights to Croatia

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

ZadarZAD~25 km · 30 min

Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.

SplitSPU~25 km · 30 min

Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.

DubrovnikDBV~20 km · 25 min

Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.

PulaPUY~10 km · 15 min

Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesCroatia · the Adriatic

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 Loop7 days · ~110 nm · 5 stops

Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.

1Sukošan / Zadar
Charter base. Stock up on provisions before you leave, the islands are sparse on supermarkets.
2Žut
Sheltered bay with one restaurant pier. Easy first-night anchorage; bring cash for the moorings.
3Telašćica
Long fjord-like bay inside the national park. Swim to the cliff-top salt lake at sunset.
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
Sleepy fishing village with a working harbour. Konoba Roko for lamb peka, order ahead.
5Sukošan return
Half-day sail back; the wind usually fills from NW by lunchtime.
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit7 days · ~140 nm · 5 stops

Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).

1Split
Charter base. Diocletian's Palace is worth a half-day before you leave.
2Brač
Bol's Golden Horn beach is the classic stop. Anchor in Lučice for quiet.
3Hvar
Hvar town is the party. Stari Grad on the north coast is the antidote.
4Vis
The far island, fewer charter boats, blue cave excursions, the freshest seafood on the route.
5Šolta
Quiet, close to Split. Maslinica is the prettiest anchorage on the island.
Istria & Kvarner7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.

1Pula
Roman amphitheatre at the harbour entrance. Charter base.
2Rovinj
Picture-perfect Venetian old town on a peninsula. Marina is small, book.
3Cres
Sparsely populated; griffon vultures overhead. Anchor in Lubenice cove for the cliff views.
4Krk
The largest Adriatic island. Punat marina is full-service if you need provisions or laundry.

Where charters went

Pula and Istria

  1. Mali Lošinj30%
  2. Unije28%
  3. Susak17%

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