Payidar (Dufour 44)
2025 · 13.9 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€4,000 · 26 Sep – 21 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families This 2025 Dufour 44 suits couples and small groups wanting comfortable sailing without breaking the bank. With four cabins sleeping eight, it's roomy enough for extended family or two couples exploring together.
Modern, well-equipped Solar panels and an inverter mean you'll stay self-sufficient at anchor, while electric winches and autopilot reduce physical demand, great if anyone's less experienced or you want easier handling. The outboard engine keeps things simple, and thoughtful touches like the sprayhood and bimini add real comfort on deck.
Solid value proposition A brand-new Dufour offers proven design and reliability at a mid-range price point. The €2500 deposit is reasonable, and Sailway's perfect rating (albeit from limited reviews) suggests solid operator standards.
One honest note: We don't have the base location or pricing data here, so we can't comment on whether this represents true value in your chosen cruising ground or how accessible the charter location is from international airports. That said, as a 2025 model from an established builder, it should deliver straightforward sailing with modern conveniences.
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 WentMarmaris, Datça and Bozburun
- Serçe22%
- Ekincik18%
- Bozburun18%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Adaköy Marina · Turkey
Based at Adaköy Marina, Turkey . Payidar is operated by Sailway.
Good to know
- Location
- Adaköy Marina · 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
- €2,000
- 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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