J&LO (Grandezza 28 OC)
2024 · 8.8 m · 2 cabins · 4 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
8.8m · 2024 · Motor yacht
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for couples This 2024 Grandezza 280C is an ideal choice for two couples or a small family wanting a hands-on bareboat experience in the Adriatic. At 8.8 metres, it's nimble enough to explore Croatia's island-hopping routes without feeling cramped, yet packed with modern conveniences.
Standout features The bow thruster and solar panels are genuine highlights, they make manoeuvring in tight anchorages painless and reduce generator run-time respectively. You've also got Wi-Fi, heating for shoulder-season cruising, a swimming platform, and a dinghy included, which covers most bases for a well-rounded holiday afloat.
Value proposition At a €3,000 deposit with 2024 build quality, this represents fair value for the Croatian market. The teak deck and thoughtful spec (chart plotter, radio-CD, cockpit cushions) suggest an owner who's invested in comfort, not a bare-bones rental.
One honest note The lack of a listed base location is odd and worth clarifying directly with Croatia-Adriatic before booking; international clients flying in need to know exactly where to collect the boat and how long the transfer from Split or Zadar airport will take. Confirm fuel, skipper, and provisioning costs upfront too, as they're not mentioned here.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Uvala Stonca appeared on 44% of trips, ACI Palmižana on 36%, and Stari Grad and Maslinica each on 23%. Maslinica was the most common first night at 14% and last night at 8%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 59% of trips, with another 27% reaching 40 to 60 nm.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera for this type of boat.
- Uvala Stonca44%
- ACI Palmižana36%
- Stari Grad23%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera went
The marina & destination
SCT Marina Trogir
Based at SCT Marina Trogir, Croatia . J&LO is operated by Croatia-Adriatic.
Good to know
- Location
- SCT Marina Trogir · 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
- €3,000
- 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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