Nikolas-Aegeas (Dufour 430 Grand Large)
2020 · 13.2 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€2,900 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Great family cruiser The Dufour 430 suits families and groups of up to 10 looking for comfortable coastal sailing without complexity, this 2020 model is spacious, well-maintained, and forgiving to helm. The four-cabin layout spreads people out nicely, which matters on longer charters when tempers can fray.
Smart kit included Solar panels, inverter, bow thruster, and autopilot are genuinely useful features that reduce fatigue on passages and add real convenience at anchor. The bimini and sprayhood keep you protected in Mediterranean sun, and the swimming platform with dinghy makes exploring shallow anchorages straightforward.
Solid value proposition At €3,200/week from a well-rated operator (4.6/5 across 14 reviews), you're paying fair money for a proven production yacht in good condition. The €500 deposit is refreshingly low, which signals confidence from Fyly Yachting.
One small note The equipment list has a few repetitions (three coffee makers, three dinghies listed), likely a data quirk, but worth confirming actual inventory when you book. Base location isn't shown here, so check whether it's within reasonable airport transfer distance from your international arrival point.
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: Leros, 55% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Kalymnos was the most common first night out, at 29% of trips with a recorded first night. On 55% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Kos and the north Dodecanese, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Top Overnight Stops
- Leros55%
- Kalymnos47%
- Nisyros28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Kalymnos · Leros · Lipsi
14% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Marina Kos · Greece
Based at Marina Kos, Greece . Nikolas-Aegeas is operated by Fyly Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Kos · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Security deposit
- €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 there4 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.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes3 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.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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