Margot (Sun Odyssey 42 Performance)
Marina di Portisco
Weekly prices€2,200 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
16 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 families This 42-footer is an excellent choice if you're bringing kids or a mixed group of non-sailors, the three cabins sleep eight comfortably, and the electric winches make handling straightforward for less experienced crew.
Well-equipped cruiser You get practical essentials like autopilot, a proper chart plotter in the cockpit, and a bimini for sun protection, plus a dinghy included. That's honest kit for actual cruising rather than racing flat-out.
Solid value proposition At a 2010 build, "Margot" is established but not elderly, and the €3,000 deposit sits at a reasonable entry point for a three-cabin bareboat in European waters. You're getting genuine cruising comfort without overpaying for newness.
One practical note The base location isn't specified in your details, so I'd recommend checking directly with Europe Sail and Charter where this yacht is actually stationed, that'll affect your flight logistics and whether you can easily coordinate airport transfers before your charter starts.
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The marina & destination Marina di Portisco · Italy
Based at Marina di Portisco, Italy . Margot is operated by Europe Sail and Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di Portisco · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- 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 there3 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.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes2 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.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
Where charters went
Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena
- Calanque de la Catena40%
- Cala Renella34%
- Cannigione15%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena went
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