Maverick (Dufour 520 Grand Large)
2018 · 15.2 m · 5 cabins · 12 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
15.2m · 2018 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
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Perfect for larger groups. The Dufour 520 Grand Large sleeps up to 12 across five cabins, making it genuinely excellent for families or friends wanting to charter together without splitting boats. You get serious sleeping capacity without feeling cramped, which is rare at this size.
Well-equipped and comfortable. This 2018 boat has the essentials that matter: air conditioning, generator, heating, bow thruster for easy mooring, electric winches to reduce sail-handling fatigue, and even Wi-Fi so you can stay connected between anchorages. The teak cockpit and bimini add real comfort for longer passages or relaxed cruising.
Solid value proposition. At 15.2 meters with five cabins and a 5-star operator rating, Maverick offers genuine space and reliability, the kind of spec sheet that justifies chartering a bigger boat when you've got the group to fill it. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable for a vessel this size.
One practical note: Ban Tours' location isn't specified in your details, so I'd confirm airport transfer times and flight connections before booking; international clients need to factor in realistic travel logistics to the base.
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
If you're planning a yacht charter from Rogoznica and Primošten, 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.
Maslinica appeared on 26% of trips, Uvala Stonca on 25% and ACI Palmižana on 22%. Maslinica also led first nights at 12% and last nights at 8%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 51% of trips.
We can help you work through a charter route from Rogoznica and Primošten 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.
- Maslinica26%
- Uvala Stonca25%
- ACI Palmižana22%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina Frapa
Based at Marina Frapa, Croatia . Maverick is operated by Ban Tours.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Frapa · 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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