WARRIORS TALE (Dufour 520 GL (5 Cab.))

Perfect for groups Warriors Tale is a solid choice for larger parties or families wanting to explore together, four cabins sleep up to 10, which spreads costs nicely when you're chartering with friends. The 2018 Dufour 520 is a proven cruising design with a good balance of comfort and performance.

Well-equipped for cruising You get the essentials covered: autopilot, chart plotter, lazy jacks (easier sail handling), bimini for sun protection, and a dinghy with outboard to reach anchorages. The sprayhood and cockpit cushions make those longer passages more comfortable, and there's actually a fridge aboard, handy for provisions on extended trips.

Zero deposit sweetener The €0 deposit is genuinely unusual and removes friction from booking, though do confirm what damage waiver or insurance this actually covers before committing. That said, pricing and availability data aren't shown here, so check with Y Knot Yachting directly on whether the overall charter rate feels competitive for a 2018 boat of this size in your chosen season.

Older systems matter At six years old, navigation and engine tech will be dated by current standards, nothing broken necessarily, but expect older-generation electronics rather than the latest touchscreen systems. If you're chartering from a distant base (flying in from the US or Europe), factor in time for a proper handover to learn these systems, especially if your group isn't familiar with them.

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