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What you'll pay
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Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Radar
- Air condition
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Solid workhorse option The Rodman 900 Fly is a no-nonsense motor cruiser that suits couples or small families who want straightforward coastal exploration without frills. At nearly 10 metres, it's compact enough to access shallow waters and tight anchorages, but still comfortable for four people on shorter trips or two on longer ones.
Practical features You get the essentials covered, autopilot, chart plotter, and radar mean you can navigate confidently in various conditions. The flybridge layout is typical of this class and gives you good all-weather helm options, which is genuinely useful for Portugal's Atlantic coast where weather can change quickly.
Value consideration With zero deposit required, the entry barrier is refreshingly low, and a 1992 boat at this size suggests realistic daily rates compared to flashier alternatives. That said, you're chartering a 30+ year-old vessel, so don't expect modern comfort or cutting-edge styling, it's honest value for practical boating.
Age reality check Before booking, have a detailed pre-charter survey done and confirm engine and systems maintenance records with Trilhos da Natureza. Older boats can be reliable, but you'll want cast-iron proof this one's been properly maintained, especially if you're flying long-haul from the US or Northern Europe to reach the base.
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The marina & destination
Based at Ponta Delgada, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Raiado is operated by Trilhos da Natureza.
Ponta Delgada marina, located on São Miguel in the Azores, puts you within striking distance of Portugal's most remote and dramatic cruising grounds. Week 1 typically involves exploring the nearby islands of Santa Maria and São Jorge, with reliable northeast trade winds providing consistent sailing; the volcanic anchorages and steep-sided bays offer shelter and dramatic scenery unavailable elsewhere in European waters. The 600-nautical-mile isolation from mainland Portugal means fewer charter boats and well-developed provisioning in the city itself, though passages between islands demand respect for Atlantic swells and weather windows.
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