Tarpon 42 : 2516

12.9m · 1999 · Motor yacht

Length 12.9m

Beam 4.2m

Cabins 4

Berths 10

WC 2

Year 1999

Type Motor yacht

Security Deposit €2,000

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Solid family cruiser. The Tarpon 42 is a practical motor boat that suits groups or families wanting comfortable inland waterway cruising without the complexity of sailing, think European canal networks and river systems rather than open water. With 4 cabins and 10 berths, it's generous on space, though you'll want to manage expectations for cabin size on a 12.9-metre vessel.

Decent practical features. The bow thruster is genuinely useful for tight canal locks and mooring in confined spaces, and the swimming platform gives you flexibility on warmer routes. A refrigerator and electric toilet are standard comfort essentials; the radio-CD player is a nice-to-have for downtime in the evenings.

Reasonable value proposition. A €2,000 deposit is modest and suggests a competitive charter rate for this category. At nearly 25 years old, the boat is well-established, and Canal Evasion (a reputable French operator) has the expertise to maintain these vessels properly for regular charter use.

Age worth noting. The 1999 build year means you're chartering a genuinely older boat, mechanical systems and interiors will show their years, and you should factor in potential maintenance hiccups typical of vessels this age. If you're flying long-haul from North America or Australia, confirm the actual base location and whether Canal Evasion offers airport transfers; chartering inland means you can't simply fly into a major hub.

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Port de Savoyeux

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).

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.

France · French Riviera and Corsica

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