The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (7 aboard · 45 not)
- Coffee maker
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Lazy bag
- Sprayhood
- Outboard engine
- Swimming platform
- Air condition
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Solid workhorse The First 47.7 is a proven cruising design with genuine sea-going pedigree, you're looking at a well-balanced, easy-to-handle yacht that rewards good seamanship. Blue Dawn's 2004 build means she's mature enough to be properly sorted, though you'd want a thorough survey if you're serious.
Practical for couples Four cabins and six berths make this ideal for two couples or a small family wanting genuine sailing comfort without overcrowding. The lazy bag, sprayhood, and autopilot are real quality-of-life features that take the grind out of week-long passages, and that swimming platform is a genuine bonus after a day at sea.
Outstanding value proposition At €4,730/week with zero deposit, you're getting a capable 47-footer at mid-range pricing, that's genuinely competitive. The included chart plotter and autopilot save you outfit costs, and Sebleke's 4/5 rating (albeit from limited reviews) suggests they maintain their fleet reasonably well.
One honest note With only one review, you can't gauge long-term operator reliability yet, so I'd reach out directly to Sebleke about their maintenance schedule and ask for references from recent charters. A 20-year-old boat's condition can vary wildly depending on ownership history.
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The marina & destination
Based at Hjellestad Marina, in Hjellestad, Norway. Blue Dawn is operated by Sebleke Sailing.
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I don't have reliable specific information about Hjellestad Marina's facilities, location within Norway, or the nearby cruising grounds that would be typical for week 1 charters from this base. Rather than provide inaccurate details about water conditions, nearby islands, or sailing characteristics, I'd recommend verifying the marina's current offerings and local cruising options directly with your charter broker or the marina operator, as Norwegian marinas vary significantly in their suitability for bareboat vs. skippered charters.
Frequently asked questions
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