Mara (Hanse 400)
2011 · 12.1 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths
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Weekly prices€1,550 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
15 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.
Smart mid-sized cruiser The Hanse 400 "Mara" suits couples and small families who want comfortable cruising without the complexity of a larger boat. At 12.1m with three cabins and a decent kit, it punches above its weight for relaxed week-long explorations.
Well-equipped essentials Electric winches and a bow thruster make handling genuinely easier, while the autopilot and chart plotter keep navigation straightforward. The heating and bimini give you flexibility across seasons, and thoughtful touches like the coffee maker and decent galley setup mean you won't feel like you're roughing it.
Solid value proposition For a 2011 boat with this spec and a modest €1,500 deposit, you're getting reliable entry-level cruising credentials at a fair daily rate. The equipment list suggests decent maintenance rather than cutting corners.
One practical note The charter base information isn't listed here, which matters when you're flying long-haul to reach it, you'll want to confirm location, airport proximity, and whether Ace Yachting handles transfers smoothly before booking. That said, this is exactly the kind of unpretentious boat that tends to deliver real holiday value.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Uvala Stonca, 44% of trips
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.
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.
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%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera went
The marina & destination Marina Baotić · Croatia
Based at Marina Baotić, Croatia . Mara is operated by Ace Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Baotić · 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
- €1,500
- 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 there4 airports nearby
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 routes3 hand-picked itineraries
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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