Name: Dufour 520 Grand Large (2019) Moscow Mule for charter in Italy - Sicily
Brand: Dufour 520 Grand Large
Availability: InStock"
Rating: 2.8 (2 reviews)

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From: Milazzo (Italy - Sicily)

Start 6:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

Price for 7 days

$3,390 $3,390

$3,390 for 7 days

Technical specification DUFOUR 520 GRAND LARGE

Model Dufour 520 Grand Large

Engine 75 HP

Year/Refit 2019

Length 15.2 m

Cabins 5

Beam 4.80 m

Bathroom 3

Draught 2.30 m

Berths 11

Water tank 720 L

Max. Capacity (people) 11

Fuel tank 450 L

Equipment & amenities

Dinghy
BBQ / Grill
Bow thruster
Furling genoa
GPS / Chartplotter
Outdoor speakers
Radio
VHF radio
Refrigerator

TENDER

Dinghy
SUP – paddle board

GALLEY

BBQ / Grill
Refrigerator
Oven

DECK & MANEUVERING

Bow thruster
Anchor windlass
Outside shower
Sprayhood

SAILS & RIGGING

Furling genoa

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

GPS / Chartplotter
VHF radio
Autopilot
Depth sounder
Wind + speed indicator
Speed & depth transducer

ENTERTAINMENT

Outdoor speakers
Radio

Other

Classic Main sail
navigation map
Nautical maps
Hot water
Barometric Station

Description

The Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule is a 15.20 m long and 4.80 m wide sailboat, offering space for up to 11 guests on board. Built in 2019. It features 5 cabins and 11 berths. Powered by 75 HP, with a 450 L fuel tank, this model delivers confident handling and relaxed cruising.

This sailboat is equipped with 3 bathrooms and 720 L water tank — convenient for extended trips. Additional amenities include bow thruster, dinghy, bbq / grill, furling genoa, gps / chartplotter, outdoor speakers, radio, vhf radio and standard safety equipment.

The boat is available for bareboat charter from Milazzo, a great starting point to explore Sicily sailing grounds. Skipper service available on request.

Price list - cost per week

Start 6:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

BOAT

Price for 7 days

$3,390 $3,390

0% due at reservation

Free cancellation within 3 days

Extras

Mandatory services
$699
Optional services
$0
Total price
$3,390
Damage deposit
$4,077

Location

Milazzo, Italy - Sicily

Check-in / Checkout

Check-in: from 6:00 PM

Check-out: until 9:00 AM

Minimum charter duration is 7 days

Charter options

Bareboat

For bareboat charter in Italy - Sicily, a valid sailing license is required: IPC (International Proficiency Certificate) issued by ASA, US Sailing, NauticEd, RYA, IYT, or another certified school. Upon reservation of Dufour 520 Grand Large Sailboat, please upload your sailing certificate to your personal account for verification.

Security Deposit

A damage deposit of $4,077 must be paid on site at Milazzo before embarkation. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the charter, provided there is no damage to the boat.
The damage deposit represents your maximum liability in case of any damage to the Sailboat Dufour 520 Grand Large, Moscow Mule.
Click here to purchase deposit insurance via OuestAssurances

Payment & Cancellation

No-obligation reservation (3-day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.

Payment terms:

Down payment: 50%
Balance: due 45 days before departure
Extras: payable in advance, at least 45 days before the charter

Cancellation policy:

50% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 46 days before departure
100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 45 days or less prior to the charter

Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.

Boat location

Current base: Poseidon Marina, Italy - Sicily

Customer reviews

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Simon

Romania

Jul 2023

“Unprofessional charterer”

We have rented a Dufour 460 from 2017 (so in her 6th year) which was in average condition but most issues seemed to be caused by the poor maintenance: - toilet sinks were dirty and had a bad smell - the bow thruster did not work because it had a separate battery that was not properly charged (or was not charging any more) - the stern folding platform had issues in the past and was improperly repaired, one of the two sustaining chords (which were unsheated Dyneema size 8mm and spliced at the ends) was changed with a sheated rope with a smaller core and knotted instead of spliced so having less than half of the nominal load resistance because of the knots. We had a problem because of that: the smaller rope broke eventually while we were bathing in calm sea when a couple of stray ferry waves arrived, also causing the hinges of the platform to bend a little (we noticed with this occasion that they were repaired before). The checkout experience was also bad, we had to wait until late in the evening, the charter company representative didn't bring the documents with him, so we could not make the written checkout. And we could not discuss the problems as the representative kept telling me that only the base manager has the papers and will decide but the base manager was away until Sunday. When I mentioned the platform and I have shown the broken rope he specifically said that that rope was too small. Then, after leaving the boat on Saturday morning, I got a call from the base manager that they will charge me for the platform and for not working bow-thruster - something never mentioned by the representative that was present at checkout - but they gave up on the bow thruster after I stated disputing the issues with the charter agency. They still charged us 200 eur. for the platform, regardless of the fact that the issue was their fault and I amply described this in WhatsApp messages - because this is how the manager was communicating. So I wonder what can one do when facing a charter company that takes money from the deposit in a discretionary way? Better to avoid Jonio Yachting in my opinion.

Italia

Aug 2021

“bad boats, to avoid!”

Rented a sailing boat Bavaria 45 for a week from Milazzo (August 2021) the boat is delivered to us dirty (cleaned up after our request) and without the full of diesel. The boat is absolutely unhealthy with indecent electrical system (discovered threads, discovered contacts, raffazzonati connections) and immediately presents serious anomalies (list only the most serious): - support of the crimched boom and with outgoing pin (arranged in some way) - Ecoscobdaglio not Working (replaced after 2 days) - inadequate and dangerous electrical system (12 volt batteries are not loaded, Salpa still works in sob and only with full power engine, refrigerators only work with the engine on) - no bow propeller - not works Anemometer works - Tree head light does not work - vhf radio does not work on call - it does not work fuel level indicator - rudders not perfectly functioning all the problems do not impact only on comfort (not working refrigerators, hot drinks and avaried food) but above all on safety! Absolutely inadequate boat to navigation, an unreliable owner, to be avoided. Over the past 20 years we have had the opportunity to rent dozens and dozens of sailing boats and we never, I never repeat, found a boat with such serious deficiencies with impact on comfort and especially on safety. Following our experience (also confirmed by the crews of the other boat boats of the same owner present at the start and return) the owner Jonio Yachting is absolutely not recommended and to be avoided.

Frequently asked questions of the Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule charter

Does Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule have insurance?

Yes. Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule is offered by professional charter company and has hull and third-party liability insurance.

What is the Damage Deposit for renting Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule

The Damage Deposit is the amount you are liable for in case of any damages to the Sailboat Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule. A deposit of 4077 USD must be paid on site at Milazzo, Italy - Sicily before embarkation. It will be refunded at the end of the charter if no damages are found. The deposit is usually paid by credit card.

What is Damage waiver (insurance)?

A Damage Waiver is optional insurance that reduces the standard 4077 USD Damage Deposit for this Sailboat to a smaller amount. If it is not available, you can purchase separate deposit insurance to cover potential deductions in case of boat damage. Click here to purchase deposit insurance via OuestAssurances

Do I need a sailing license to charter Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule bareboat in Italy - Sicily?

Yes. A valid sailing license such as ICC, IYT Bareboat Skipper, RYA Day Skipper, or ASA 104 with IPC is required for bareboat rentals in Milazzo, Italy - Sicily. Please ask your booking manager for specific requirements. Detailed information is available here: Sailing license - things to know.

What is the cancellation policy for the Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule charter?

Free cancellation within 4 days of the online reservation. Once you reserve the Dufour 520 Grand Large on the 12 Knots website, it will be held for you free of charge for 4 days.

If the booking is cancelled 46 days or more before the charter, 50% of the charter fee will be retained. No refund is available for cancellations made less than 46 days before the charter.

Please check the booking agreement and charter terms for the exact cancellation policy, as conditions may vary from the example above. charter.

Travel insurance is available. Click here for details

How does the booking procedure work?

Make an online reservation by clicking Available. Reserve now (no payment required).
Complete the sailing resume if booking a bareboat charter.
Sign the booking agreement electronically for the Dufour 520 Grand Large Moscow Mule charter in Italy - Sicily.
Make the down payment according to the agreement.