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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (11 aboard · 41 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
Perfect for groups The Dufour 430 is a solid mid-range cruiser that comfortably sleeps eight across four cabins, making it ideal for families or groups of friends splitting costs. She's modern (2020), well-equipped, and straightforward to sail, a reliable workhorse for a week exploring Sardinia's coast.
Well-appointed deck Billywig has genuinely nice touches: teak cockpit, electric winches to reduce physical effort, a hydraulic gangway for easy boarding, and a swimming platform perfect for Mediterranean swimming. The chart plotter and inverter suggest thoughtful provisioning for longer passages or quiet anchoring.
Honest value question You're paying for a comfortable, newer boat with good social spaces, the teak and barbecue setup clearly prioritize group enjoyment. However, the operator's 3.3/5 rating (19 reviews) is a mild red flag; before booking, check recent reviews specifically about turnover condition and support during your charter.
Sardinia logistics matter Your main consideration isn't the boat, it's reaching the base itself. Confirm the nearest airport and transfer time; most SailChecker clients fly into Olbia or Cagliari, and a 90-minute drive can add fatigue to travel day. Ask the operator about their check-in flexibility if your connection is tight.
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The marina & destination
Based at Marina di Portisco, in Portisco, Italy. Billywig 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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