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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (15 aboard · 37 not)
- Air condition
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Cockpit cushions
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Lazy bag
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Teak Cockpit
- Dinghy
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Electric winches
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Who it suits This 2022 Dufour 430 is ideal for families or small groups of up to 8 that want a modern, comfortable cruiser without needing serious sailing expertise. The four cabins and decent berth count make it practical for multi-generational trips or two couples wanting private space.
Standout features You're getting a relatively new boat with genuinely useful kit: air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort, solar panels for extended cruising independence, and a teak cockpit that feels a cut above basic charters. The autopilot, sprayhood, and bimini mean less physical strain during longer passages, and the dinghy is included, that's not always given.
Value proposition At a €2,500 deposit, this represents solid mid-range value for a 2022 production cruiser with those comfort extras included. You're not paying premium money for a flagship, but you're not getting a stripped-back starter boat either, sensible middle ground.
One honest note The listing doesn't specify the charter base location, which matters for your long-haul flight logistics and local sailing conditions. Before booking, confirm where Sailmax operates this yacht, that'll determine your airport transfer time and whether the sailing suits your experience level.
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The marina & destination
Based at Adaköy Marina, in Marmaris, Turkey. Esperanza is operated by Sailmax Sailing.
Adaköy Marina in Marmaris sits at the gateway to the Turkish Riviera's most accessible cruising grounds; week one typically takes you east along the coast to Ekincik and Dalyan, or west toward Icmeler and the Greek islands of Rhodes and Symi depending on wind direction. The marina benefits from reliable northwest winds in summer months, making it well-positioned for both novice sailors exploring sheltered bays and more experienced crews heading into open water. From here you can reach anchorages with reasonable overnight distances of 15 to 30 nautical miles, giving you flexibility to explore limestone coves, visit working fishing villages, and sample local provisions without excessive daily sailing.
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