Tarpon 42 : 2513
- Length
- 12.9 m
- Toilets
- 2
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
12.9m · 1994 · Motor yacht
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Swimming platform
- Refrigerator
- Bimini top
- Bow thruster
- Electric toilet
- Radio-CD player
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What KateBot thinks
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32 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.
Practical Family Cruiser This 1994 Tarpon 42 is a solid choice for families or small groups wanting relaxed inland waterway cruising rather than coastal sailing. With 4 cabins sleeping 10, it's spacious for multi-generational trips, though you'll want realistic expectations about 1990s comfort levels.
Standout Features The bow thruster is genuinely useful for tight canal locks and mooring, while the swimming platform adds appeal for summer breaks. A bimini top keeps sun exposure manageable during long days on the water, and the basic entertainment (radio-CD) works fine for unplugged cruising.
Value & Practicality At €2,000 deposit, the charter cost appears reasonable for a larger group splitting expenses, especially if your base location offers convenient airport links. The equipment list is honest and stripped-back, no fancy galley or premium stereo, but everything needed for functional cruising.
Fair-Weather Reality Check As a motorboat from the mid-1990s, you're looking at older systems and less insulation than modern vessels, fine for summer, but not ideal if you're chasing shoulder-season cruising in cooler climates. Confirm fuel consumption and engine hours before booking if you're planning longer routes.
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The marina & destination
Port de Savoyeux
Based at Port de Savoyeux , France . 2513 is operated by Canal Evasion.
Good to know
- Location
- Port de Savoyeux · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- 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 France
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes
France · French Riviera and Corsica
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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