Sweet (Dufour 430 GL)
2022 · 13.2 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€3,950 · 17 Oct – 7 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Dufour 430 "Sweet" is a brilliant choice for families or small groups wanting comfort without complexity. Four cabins sleeping eight means everyone gets decent space, and the 2022 build year guarantees modern systems and minimal maintenance hassle during your charter.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting genuinely useful kit here: bow thruster makes tight anchorages stress-free, autopilot handles long passages, and solar panels plus inverter mean you can actually live comfortably at anchor without running the engine constantly. The bimini and sprayhood keep everyone protected from Mediterranean sun, while heating suggests this works year-round.
Solid value proposition At this spec and size, the €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and Ancyra Sailing's flawless 5-star rating (though admittedly based on just four reviews) suggests reliable service. You're paying for a genuinely new, well-maintained boat that won't nickel-and-dime you with breakdowns.
One minor note The charter base location isn't listed in your data, so you'll want to confirm airport transfer logistics and flight connections before booking, international charters live or die on getting to the boat smoothly after a long journey.
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.
Where Charters WentTop Stop: Kapi Creek private, 48% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Kapi Creek private appeared on 48% of trips, Küçük Sarsala Koyu on 29% and Gemiler Koyu on 26%. Kapi Creek private was the most common first night at 18% and last night at 15%. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 20 nm on 60% of trips.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş for this type of boat.
- Kapi Creek private48%
- Küçük Sarsala Koyu29%
- Gemiler Koyu26%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Yacht Club Mai · Turkey
Based at Yacht Club Mai, Turkey . Sweet is operated by Ancyra Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Yacht Club Mai · 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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