Levan (Dufour 430 Grand Large)
2019 · 12.5 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.5m · 2019 · Sail boat
About the Dufour 430
- Launched
- 2019
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Great family cruiser The Dufour 430 is ideal for families or groups of up to 8 wanting a comfortable, manageable sailing experience without feeling cramped. At 12.5m with four cabins and solid equipment, it strikes a good balance between space and ease of handling.
Well-equipped package This boat comes with genuinely useful extras, air conditioning, heating, autopilot, bow thruster, and a chart plotter make life easier, especially for less experienced crews. The cockpit setup (speakers, barbecue, bimini, cushions) suggests a boat set up for relaxed cruising rather than racing.
Solid value proposition At around €2,010 per week from a highly-rated operator, you're getting a modern (2019), fully-equipped family boat without paying premium prices. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable and typical for this size and spec.
One practical note The listing doesn't specify which base this yacht operates from, so you'll need to confirm the location before booking, that'll affect your flight routing from the UK, US, or Europe and how much transfer time you need to factor in.
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 Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Pula and Istria
If you're planning a yacht charter from Pula and Istria, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Mali Lošinj appeared on 30% of trips, Unije on 28% and Susak on 17%. Unije was the most common first night at 13%, while Mali Lošinj led last nights at 10%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 57% of trips.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Pula and Istria for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Mali Lošinj30%
- Unije28%
- Susak17%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Tehnomont Marina Veruda
Based at Tehnomont Marina Veruda, Croatia . Levan is operated by Eol Yachting.
Good to know
- 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
- €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 there
Flights 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.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · 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 Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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