Yannis 65S (Hanse 540e)
2008 · 15.3 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€4,850 · 10 Oct – 2 Jan
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Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
18 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.
Great for families The Hanse 540e is a solid mid-size cruiser that handles four cabins and eight berths comfortably, making it ideal for families or small groups wanting shared costs on a week-long charter. The 2008 build is well-maintained with modern conveniences like air conditioning and Wi-Fi, which matter when you're flying in from the US or Northern Europe.
Smart comfort features You're getting genuinely useful kit here, bow thruster for tight anchorages, solar panels with inverter for off-grid cruising, hydraulic gangway for easy boarding, and a sprayhood that keeps the cockpit dry in Atlantic or Mediterranean conditions. The autopilot and chart plotter mean less fatigue on longer passages, and paddle boards add flexibility for exploring shallow bays.
Solid value proposition At €4,433 per week (roughly $4,800 USD), you're paying reasonable money for a four-cabin, eight-berth boat with air con and modern electronics, especially with zero deposit required. Spread across eight people, that's under €555 per person weekly, which is competitive for a equipped vessel of this size.
One honest note The operator (Dynamic Sailing) has only one review on file, so there's limited track record to assess reliability or service quality. Before booking, ask directly about their maintenance schedule, skipper availability, and what's included in that base price, these details matter when you're committing international travel time.
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 WentTop Stop: Poros, 74% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus) during the 2025 season. 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.
Aegina was the most common first night out, at 30% of trips with a recorded first night. On 40% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
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 Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Poros74%
- Aegina50%
- Hydra38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Aegina · Poros · Hydra
20% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . Yannis 65S is operated by Dynamic Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos Marina · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- 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.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
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.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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