Name: First Yacht 53 (2020) ZENITH for charter in Croatia
Brand: First Yacht 53
Availability: InStock"
Rating: 3.6 (2 reviews)

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From: Kastela (Croatia)

Start 5:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

Price for 7 days

$5,708 $4,429 -23%

$4,429 for 7 days

Technical specification FIRST YACHT 53

Model First Yacht 53

Engine Yanmar

Year/Refit 2020

Length 17.16 m

Cabins 3

Beam 5.00 m

Bathroom 3

Draught 2.50 m

Berths 6

Water tank 720 L

Max. Capacity (people) 6

Fuel tank 400 L

Equipment & amenities

AC
Generator
Dinghy
Bow thruster
Wi-Fi
Fully battened mainsail
Furling genoa
Heating
GPS / Chartplotter

CLIMATE

AC
Heating

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

Generator
Wi-Fi
GPS / Chartplotter
Radar
VHF radio
Inverter
Autopilot
USB socket
Wind + speed indicator
12V / 220V socket

TENDER

Dinghy
SUP – paddle board

DECK & MANEUVERING

Bow thruster
Anchor windlass
Sprayhood
Deck cushions
Bimini top
Bathing platform

SAILS & RIGGING

Fully battened mainsail
Furling genoa

ENTERTAINMENT

Outdoor speakers
Radio
Speakers

GALLEY

Refrigerator
Gas stove
Microwave
Electric coffee maker

equipment_safety

Other

Teak cockpit
Underwater lights
Gangway - plank
Teak deck
Dishwasher
Bucket
Sternthruster
Towels
Fenders
Bed linen
Swimming ladder
Battery charger
Nautical charts
galley equipment
Bluetooth
Cockpit Table

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Description

The First Yacht 53 ZENITH is a 17.16 m long and 5.00 m wide sailboat, offering space for up to 6 guests on board. Built in 2020. It features 3 cabins and 6 berths. Powered by Yanmar, with a 400 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 ac, generator, bow thruster, fully battened mainsail and standard safety equipment.

The boat is available for bareboat charter from Kastela, a great starting point to explore Croatia sailing grounds. A professional skipper is available upon request from $2,039 per week

Price list - cost per week

Start 5:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

BOAT

Price for 7 days

$5,708 $4,429 -23%

Included: No Discount

0% due at reservation

Free cancellation within 3 days

Extras

Mandatory services
$537
Optional services
$0
Total price
$4,429
Damage deposit
$4,077

Location

Kastela, Croatia

Check-in / Checkout

Check-in: from 5:00 PM

Check-out: until 9:00 AM

Minimum charter duration is 7 days

Charter options

Bareboat

For bareboat charter in Croatia, 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 First Yacht 53 Sailboat, please upload your sailing certificate to your personal account for verification.

Skippered

A professional skipper can be provided for $2,039 per week. A food allowance and a dedicated cabin are required and are not included in the price.

Security Deposit

A damage deposit of $4,077 must be paid on site at Kastela 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 First Yacht 53, ZENITH.
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 30 days before departure
Extras: payable in advance, at least 30 days before the charter

Cancellation policy:

50% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 31 days before departure
100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 30 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: Marina Kaštela, Croatia

Customer reviews

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Mary

United States

Croatia

13 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Lagoon 50 / KATKA

Nov 2024

“Everything was good”

Everything was good, no issues. We did one way on Lagoon 50 from Kastela to Dubrovnik with professional skipper provided by the company.

Peter Gregory Yeates

Australia

Croatia

09 Sep 2023 - 16 Sep 2023

Akana Lagoon 52F

Oct 2023

“Catamaran charter that went horribly wrong”

We recently chartered a ‘Lagoon 52F catamaran with skipper’ to sail the Dalmatian coastline over seven (7) days that was brokered by HELM (UK) with Adriatic Sailing (Split) as we are international tourists (Australia) and believed engaging reputable companies was the wisest thing to do. As we planned to sail from Dubrovnik to Split, we paid a ‘one-way charter fee (€780)’, to cover the fuel used and crew needed to relocate the catamaran to Dubrovnik ready to sail no later than 5pm on Saturday. As the catamaran was not staying overnight at the marina no mooring fee was payable by us. It was our understanding that if they (Adriatic Sailing) were able to secure a charter from Split to Dubrovnik in the preceding week (typically 7 days) then as the catamaran would already be in Dubrovnik on Saturday, the ‘one-way charter fee’ would be simply refundable. In this scenario the mooring fee would be payable by the previous charter as it arrived on Friday and had to stay overnight at the marina. Either way, we expected to be able to leave before 5pm on Saturday, pending approval from the skipper. This all seemed logical and reasonable. How wrong were we. About three (3) weeks prior to the start of the charter we reviewed the finalised charter fee contract (specifying; welcome package, Wi-Fi (75 GB/week), dinghy, outboard engine with full fuel tank, bed sheets & towels, beach towels, snorkelling gear, coffee machine + 10 capsules, ice maker, cooking gas and final cleaning) with HELM. Great idea to do this. This review identified that two (2) previously requested stand up paddle boards (SUP) had been omitted and that ‘snorkelling gear’ actually meant that only two (2) sets would be available, despite the fact that the catamaran was licensed to hold 12 passengers. As we had 10 passengers on the catamaran we incurred an additional rental charge of €60 for eight (8) sets of snorkelling gear which we felt was misleading. At our request we also rented a BBQ for €90. These additional monies would be paid on departure from the Dubrovnik marina at the Adriatic Sailing office. Finally, the start day of the charter arrived, and we all arrived at the marina after lunch only to be advised that there had been a delay in cleaning of the catamaran (i.e. it had just come off a charter from Split to Dubrovnik and was last in the que to be cleaned) and that it wouldn’t be ready until just before 5pm. When we eventually got onto the catamaran a number of problems, some big, some small, appeared. Firstly, Adriatic Sailing had left all the dirty linen/water toys (kayak, extra SUP, extra snorkelling gear) from the previous charter in the starboard skipper’s toilet which effectively meant this cabin could NOT be accessed. No explanation was provided as to why these items were NOT relocated to the Adriatic Sailing office at the marina when the catamaran was cleaned rather than hiding these on the catamaran WITHOUT our approval. As a consequence, my wife and I had to share our cabin’s toilet facilities with the skipper for the duration of the charter as there was no other solution provided. Secondly, prior to departure we were informed by Adriatic Sailing that we had to pay €170 for rental of the kayak that was left on the catamaran from the previous charter (which we didn’t order). Thirdly, the Dubrovnik marina authority required us to pay the outstanding mooring fee (€208) which had not yet been paid and cleared was incurred by the previous charter as it arrived on Friday and stayed overnight at the marina before its passengers left on Saturday morning. Fourthly ,the catamaran was NOT checked properly by Adriatic Sailing prior to our charter as: • the main shelf in the kitchen fridge door was cracked and masking tape had been used to hold it together. Needless to say, it broke as soon as we left the marina • there was a periodic but strong sewage smell in the cabins which was discussed with the skipper. It appeared shortly after leaving Dubrovnik and then returned periodically during the charter • the Wifi went down (day 2/3) as this hadn’t been topped up from the previous charter despite the contract stating we had access 75GBq/week • the gas for the kitchen stove ran-out midway thru the charter (clearly the gas cylinder had not been refilled after the previous charter). During the charter we had to resort to boiling water on the BBQ. This then run out of gas and neither the kitchen stove or BBQ worked • shower fitting in one cabin was broken which had to be taped together so it would work. We recognise that problems will occur. However, the majority of those problems detailed above were entirely preventable as these should have been addressed if an adequate changeover between charters had been conducted by Adriatic Sailing. We discussed these problems with the skipper and then with HELM many times after the charter had finished and requested that appropriate reimbursement/compensation be provided by Adriatic Sailing. We understand HELM’s negotiation with Adriatic Sailing was NOT very helpful or particularly successful. Eventually, Adriatic Sailing provided us a refund for the Dubrovnik mooring fee (€208), kayak hire (€170) and €100 reimbursement for transporting the dirty linen back to Split. They refused to provide any compensation for the inconvenience caused by not preparing the catamaran properly for our charter; the skipper having to use one of the passenger’s cabin toilets/shower facilities for the duration of the charter, or a refund the ‘one way charter fee’ of €780 (despite the fact that this service was NEVER supplied). We felt extremely let down by Adriatic Sailing as our concerns were real and negatively impacted our charter experience. As stated to HELM/Adriatic Sailing we would have been happy if they simply refunded the ‘once way charter fee’. Looking back on our experience with Adriatic Sailing I would be very hesitant to ever use or recommend them. They seem quite happy to put their commercial interest first and to charge for services that were either NOT provided or asked for (e.g. ‘one way charter fee’, kayak, mooring fee etc). I am sure there are other more reputable charter companies whom International tourists should use when visiting the Dalmatian coastline.

Frequently asked questions of the First Yacht 53 ZENITH charter

Does First Yacht 53 ZENITH have insurance?

Yes. First Yacht 53 ZENITH is offered by professional charter company and has hull and third-party liability insurance.

What is the Damage Deposit for renting First Yacht 53 ZENITH

The Damage Deposit is the amount you are liable for in case of any damages to the Sailboat First Yacht 53 ZENITH. A deposit of 4077 USD must be paid on site at Kastela, Croatia 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 First Yacht 53 ZENITH bareboat in Croatia?

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 Kastela, Croatia. 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 First Yacht 53 ZENITH charter?

Free cancellation within 4 days of the online reservation. Once you reserve the First Yacht 53 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 First Yacht 53 ZENITH charter in Croatia.
Make the down payment according to the agreement.