Leo (Tesoro T40)
2023 · 12.4 m · 2 cabins · 4 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.4m · 2023 · Motor yacht
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Built for couples This 2023 Tesoro T40 is ideal for two couples or a small family who want comfort without complexity. The 12.4m length keeps things manageable while the two cabins offer proper privacy, a genuine advantage over smaller open boats.
Smart motor setup The bow thruster, air conditioning, and teak cockpit are exactly what you'd want on a modern motor boat. These aren't fancy extras; they're practical features that make cruising pleasant, especially if you're chartering from abroad and want reliability without fussing with sails.
Reasonable value proposition At this size and spec level with a €4,000 deposit, Leo sits in the fair-priced middle ground. You're getting a well-equipped 2023 boat without paying superyacht rates, though the operator's 3.7-star rating suggests you should read recent reviews carefully before booking.
One heads-up Only three customer reviews is quite limited, that's not enough data to fully trust the operator rating. Before committing, I'd recommend contacting Baotic directly to ask about their fuel policy, captain availability, and exact mooring location, since the base isn't specified here.
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 Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera
If you're planning a yacht charter from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Uvala Stonca appeared on 44% of trips, ACI Palmižana on 36%, and Stari Grad and Maslinica each on 23%. Maslinica was the most common first night at 14% and last night at 8%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 59% of trips, with another 27% reaching 40 to 60 nm.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Uvala Stonca44%
- ACI Palmižana36%
- Stari Grad23%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera went
The marina & destination
Marina Baotić
Based at Marina Baotić, Croatia . Leo is operated by Baotic Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Baotić · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €4,000
- 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 Croatia
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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