Moscow Mule (Dufour 520 Grand Large)
2019 · 15.2 m · 5 cabins · 11 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
15.2m · 2019 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for groups The Moscow Mule is a spacious 5-cabin Dufour 520 that sleeps 11, making it ideal for larger groups or families wanting to spread out comfortably. At 15.2m, she's a manageable size for confident sailors without being cramped, and the 2019 build means modern systems throughout.
Well-equipped vessel This yacht comes nicely sorted with autopilot, bow thruster, chart plotter, and a sprayhood, all the essentials for comfortable cruising without surprises. The dinghy and SUP board add genuine flexibility for exploring anchorages, and basic creature comforts like a fridge keep morale high on longer charters.
Reasonable value overall The €3,500 deposit is sensible, and for a 5-cabin boat of this vintage and spec, the pricing sits fairly in the mid-market, you're not overpaying for age or underequipped. However, the operator rating is based on just one review, so you'll want to dig deeper into their track record or ask for references before booking.
One minor note The charter base location isn't listed in your data, which matters when you're flying internationally, I'd confirm airport proximity and whether Jonio Yachting offers pickup transfers before committing. That said, if the base suits your travel plans, this is a solid, capable boat for group sailing.
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 Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria during the 2026 season so far. 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.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.
Planning your charter route
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 Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Poseidon Marina
Based at Poseidon Marina, Italy . Moscow Mule is operated by Jonio Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Poseidon Marina · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- Security deposit
- €3,500
- 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 Italy
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes
Italy · west coast & islands
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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