Sun Odyssey 42DS : Malandrina
- Length
- 12.9 m
- Toilets
- 2
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
12.9m · 2010 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Autopilot
- Refrigerator
- Bimini top
- Bow thruster
- Heating
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What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
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.
Solid mid-size cruiser The Sun Odyssey 42DS is a proven, comfortable platform that suits couples or small families wanting a bareboat or skippered week without breaking the bank. At 12.9m with three cabins and eight berths, there's decent space for groups of four to six without feeling cramped.
Well-equipped for sailing You're getting the essentials here: bow thruster (brilliant for tight anchorages), heating for shoulder-season cruising, autopilot, and a proper galley fridge. The bimini provides shade on long sailing days, which matters when you're on the water for a full week.
Keen pricing, low commitment A €2,000 deposit is refreshingly modest, and this 2010 model suggests realistic day rates compared to newer flashy boats. Magia Charter's perfect 5-star rating is encouraging, though it's worth noting that's based on just one review, not a huge data sample yet.
One honest note The charter base location isn't listed in your specs, which is crucial information for anyone flying in internationally, you'll want to confirm airport proximity and transfer logistics before booking. I'd definitely ask Magia directly about their home port and ground support.
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 Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala 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 Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala for this type of boat.
- Porto Azzurro43%
- Darsena Medicea36%
- Marina di Campo25%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Punta Ala
Based at Punta Ala , Italy . Malandrina is operated by Magia Charter SRL.
Good to know
- Location
- Punta Ala · 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
- €2,000
- 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 there
Flights to Italy
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 routes
Italy · west coast & islands
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
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