Big Fella Thanks (Jeanneau 53)
2014 · 16.1 m · 6 cabins · 12 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
16.1m · 2014 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
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12 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.
Perfect for groups With 6 cabins sleeping 12, this Jeanneau 53 is ideal for families or friend groups wanting to explore together without splitting into multiple boats. The 2014 build keeps her modern enough while the price reflects realistic value in the market.
Well-equipped cruiser She's got the essentials for comfortable sailing: bimini and sprayhood for sun and spray protection, autopilot to reduce fatigue on longer passages, and a proper chart plotter for navigation. The teak deck and holding tank are nice touches that suggest thoughtful maintenance.
Honest value proposition At roughly €6,000/week from a Malta base, you're looking at reasonable rates for a six-cabin boat that size, expect to pay more for newer builds or fancier bases like the Greek islands. The €4,000 deposit is standard and manageable.
One real consideration Malta's charter season can be windy and the base itself is fairly industrial rather than postcard-pretty, so manage expectations if you're imagining idyllic anchorages from day one. That said, it's brilliantly positioned for reaching Greece, Sicily, and Tunisia if you're willing to sail a bit.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Malta
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Malta 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.
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 Malta for this type of boat.
- Saint Nicholas37%
- Dwejra30%
- Mġarr23%
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The marina & destination
Kalkara Marina
Based at Kalkara Marina, Malta . Big Fella Thanks is operated by Malta Charters.
Good to know
- Location
- Kalkara Marina · Malta
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus VHF licence is typical for bareboat charter. We confirm the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- Security deposit
- €4,000
- 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).
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