Dufour 525 Grand Large : Rainbow
- Length
- 15.3 m
- Toilets
- 4
Photos
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
15.3m · 2007 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Autopilot
- Inverter
- Cockpit speakers
- Lazy bag
- Bimini top
- Bow thruster
- Radar
- Lazy jack
- Sprayhood
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Outboard engine
- Teak deck
- Electric toilet
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What KateBot thinks
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19 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Well-suited crew This Dufour 525 is ideal for groups of 4, 8 sailors wanting a comfortable, manageable cruiser without needing huge expertise. The three cabins sleep eight, so it works well for families or two couples sharing costs.
Solid cruising kit You get genuinely useful gear here: bow thruster and autopilot make solo or short-handed sailing realistic, radar and chart plotter handle navigation, and the lazy jack system keeps mainsail handling straightforward. Teak deck and bimini add genuine comfort for hot-climate cruising.
Fair value proposition At 15 metres with serious cruising electronics, a €3,500 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates. Parallelo 38's perfect 5-star rating (albeit from just two reviews) is encouraging, though you'd want to read those details and check their English-language support, since they'll be your contact from abroad.
Age worth noting The 2007 build means this yacht is solid but not brand-new; ask the operator directly about recent service records, engine hours, and whether systems like the plotter and autopilot have been updated. It's honest to verify condition before committing, especially on an older Dufour.
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
Capo d'Orlando Marina
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina , Italy . Rainbow is operated by Parallelo 38 Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
- Licences
- We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- 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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