Bright Future (Hanse 508)

Marina Baotić

Bright Future
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Weekly prices€4,090 · 26 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application · €3,390 – €8,290 range
Price across the season€3,390 — €8,290
SEP 26MAR 27MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 3 Oct 2026 · €4,090 / week3 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 · €3,850 / week10 Oct – 17 Oct 2026 · €3,390 / week17 Oct – 24 Oct 2026 · €3,390 / week24 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 · €3,390 / week31 Oct – 7 Nov 2026 · €3,390 / week6 Mar – 13 Mar 2027 · €3,390 / week13 Mar – 20 Mar 2027 · €3,390 / week20 Mar – 27 Mar 2027 · €3,390 / week27 Mar – 3 Apr 2027 · €3,390 / week3 Apr – 10 Apr 2027 · €3,390 / week10 Apr – 17 Apr 2027 · €3,390 / week17 Apr – 24 Apr 2027 · €3,390 / week24 Apr – 1 May 2027 · €3,550 / week1 May – 8 May 2027 · €3,690 / week8 May – 15 May 2027 · €3,890 / week15 May – 22 May 2027 · €4,290 / week22 May – 29 May 2027 · €4,990 / week29 May – 5 Jun 2027 · €5,390 / week5 Jun – 12 Jun 2027 · €5,990 / week12 Jun – 19 Jun 2027 · €6,590 / week19 Jun – 26 Jun 2027 · €6,890 / week26 Jun – 3 Jul 2027 · €7,050 / week3 Jul – 10 Jul 2027 · €7,190 / week10 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 · €7,490 / week17 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 · €7,790 / week24 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · €8,090 / week31 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 · €8,290 / week7 Aug – 14 Aug 2027 · €8,290 / week14 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €7,990 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €7,590 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €6,490 / week4 Sep – 11 Sep 2027 · €6,050 / week11 Sep – 18 Sep 2027 · €5,290 / week18 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €4,590 / week25 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €4,090 / week2 Oct – 9 Oct 2027 · €3,850 / week9 Oct – 16 Oct 2027 · €3,690 / week16 Oct – 23 Oct 2027 · €3,690 / week23 Oct – 30 Oct 2027 · €3,690 / week30 Oct – 6 Nov 2027 · €3,690 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€4,090
3 Oct€3,850
10 Oct€3,390
17 Oct€3,390
24 Oct€3,390
31 Oct€3,390
6 Mar€3,390
13 Mar€3,390
20 Mar€3,390
27 Mar€3,390
3 Apr€3,390
10 Apr€3,390
17 Apr€3,390
24 Apr€3,550
1 May€3,690
8 May€3,890
15 May€4,290
22 May€4,990
29 May€5,390
5 Jun€5,990
12 Jun€6,590
19 Jun€6,890
26 Jun€7,050
3 Jul€7,190
10 Jul€7,490
17 Jul€7,790
24 Jul€8,090
31 Jul€8,290
7 Aug€8,290
14 Aug€7,990
21 Aug€7,590
28 Aug€6,490
4 Sep€6,050
11 Sep€5,290
18 Sep€4,590
25 Sep€4,090
2 Oct€3,850
9 Oct€3,690
16 Oct€3,690
23 Oct€3,690
30 Oct€3,690
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 7 berths · 3 wc15.6m · 2024 · Sail boat · Owner's version
Length15.6m
Beam4.8m
Cabins4
LayoutOwner's version
Berths7
WC3
Year2024
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families This 2024 Hanse 508 is an excellent choice for families or small groups wanting a modern, well-equipped sailing experience without the learning curve. Four cabins with seven berths give you genuine privacy and comfort, which matters when you're sharing close quarters for a week.

Smart cruising kit You're getting a genuinely capable boat here, bow thruster, autopilot, and generator mean less physical effort and more relaxation time, while the air conditioning and heating cover whatever weather throws at you. Wi-Fi and internet keep you connected without feeling like you're roughing it, and the full electronics suite (chart plotter, radio) handles navigation confidently.

Solid value proposition A brand-new Hanse with this specification and cabin layout typically represents fair pricing for modern comfort and reliability; the €3,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests competitive rates overall. You're not paying for luxury styling, but you're getting genuinely practical German engineering.

One realistic note The charter base location isn't listed here, which matters enormously for international clients flying long-haul, you'll want to confirm how accessible it is from major European hubs and whether MK Yacht Explorer handles transfers smoothly. Check that detail before committing, as base logistics can make or break a charter experience.

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.

The marina & destination Marina Baotić · CroatiaMarina Baotić

Based at Marina Baotić, Croatia . Bright Future is operated by MK Yacht Explorer.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
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
€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 there4 airports nearbyFlights 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.

ZadarZAD~25 km · 30 min

Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.

SplitSPU~25 km · 30 min

Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.

DubrovnikDBV~20 km · 25 min

Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.

PulaPUY~10 km · 15 min

Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesCroatia · 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 Loop7 days · ~110 nm · 5 stops

Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.

1Sukošan / Zadar
Charter base. Stock up on provisions before you leave, the islands are sparse on supermarkets.
2Žut
Sheltered bay with one restaurant pier. Easy first-night anchorage; bring cash for the moorings.
3Telašćica
Long fjord-like bay inside the national park. Swim to the cliff-top salt lake at sunset.
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
Sleepy fishing village with a working harbour. Konoba Roko for lamb peka, order ahead.
5Sukošan return
Half-day sail back; the wind usually fills from NW by lunchtime.
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit7 days · ~140 nm · 5 stops

Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).

1Split
Charter base. Diocletian's Palace is worth a half-day before you leave.
2Brač
Bol's Golden Horn beach is the classic stop. Anchor in Lučice for quiet.
3Hvar
Hvar town is the party. Stari Grad on the north coast is the antidote.
4Vis
The far island, fewer charter boats, blue cave excursions, the freshest seafood on the route.
5Šolta
Quiet, close to Split. Maslinica is the prettiest anchorage on the island.
Istria & Kvarner7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.

1Pula
Roman amphitheatre at the harbour entrance. Charter base.
2Rovinj
Picture-perfect Venetian old town on a peninsula. Marina is small, book.
3Cres
Sparsely populated; griffon vultures overhead. Anchor in Lubenice cove for the cliff views.
4Krk
The largest Adriatic island. Punat marina is full-service if you need provisions or laundry.

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