Name: Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks for rent in Malta
Brand: Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab.
Availability: InStock"
Rating: 3.7 (3 reviews)

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From: Kalkara (Malta)

Start 5:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

Price for 7 days

$6,324 $5,829 -8%

$5,829 for 7 days

Technical specification JEANNEAU 53 - 6 CAB.

Model Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab.

Engine 110

Year/Refit 2014

Length 16.06 m

Cabins 6

Beam 4.77 m

Bathroom 4

Draught 2.28 m

Berths 12

Water tank 950 L

Max. Capacity (people) 12

Fuel tank 240 L

Equipment & amenities

Dinghy
Fully battened mainsail
Furling genoa
GPS / Chartplotter
Outdoor speakers
Radio
VHF radio
Refrigerator
Gas stove

TENDER

Dinghy
Outboard engine

SAILS & RIGGING

Fully battened mainsail
Furling genoa

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

GPS / Chartplotter
VHF radio
Autopilot
Wind + speed indicator
Speed log
USB socket

ENTERTAINMENT

Outdoor speakers
Radio

GALLEY

Refrigerator
Gas stove
Oven

DECK & MANEUVERING

Anchor windlass
Outside shower
Sprayhood
Bimini top
Deck cushions

equipment_

Kitchen utensils (Galley equipment, cutlery)

Other

Safety equipment
Flashlight
Navigation set
Plastic bucket
Set of tools
Anchor
Nautical charts
Deck brush
Black Water Tank
Hot water
Compass
Fenders
Folding cockpit table
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Shower

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Description

The Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks is a 16.06 m long and 4.77 m wide sailboat, offering space for up to 12 guests on board. Built in 2014. It features 6 cabins and 12 berths. Powered by 110 hp, with a 240 L fuel tank, this model delivers confident handling and relaxed cruising.

This sailboat is equipped with 4 bathrooms and 950 L water tank — convenient for extended trips. Additional amenities include fully battened mainsail, dinghy, furling genoa, gps / chartplotter, outdoor speakers, radio, vhf radio, refrigerator and standard safety equipment.

The boat is available for bareboat charter from Kalkara, a great starting point to explore Malta sailing grounds. A professional skipper is available upon request from $274 per day

Price list - cost per week

Start 5:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

BOAT

Price for 7 days

$6,324 $5,829 -8%

0% due at reservation

Free cancellation within 3 days

Extras

Mandatory services
$198
Optional services
$0
Total price
$5,829
Damage deposit
$4,660

Location

Kalkara, Malta

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 Malta, 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 Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Sailboat, please upload your sailing certificate to your personal account for verification.

Skippered

A professional skipper can be provided for $274 per day. A food allowance and a dedicated cabin are required and are not included in the price.

Security Deposit

A damage deposit of $4,660 must be paid on site at Kalkara 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 Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab., Big Fella Thanks.
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: Malta, Kalkara Marina, Malta

Customer reviews

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Justin

United Kingdom

Italy

07 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

C-Cat 37 / Prestige

Oct 2024

“The charter was good”

The charter was good. There were a few problems noted with the boat when we picked it up particularly the inverter and I think this should have been fixed before we left. The base did come out to us to fix some other problems on the second day. Overall there service was good. The boat only had 2 mooring lines and no other ropes which was limiting. As a charter boat I think the Cat 37 is a little small and because it is very light it is only suitable in light winds, we were caught out with the Mistral wind which was force 7 and the boat had about 20 degree of leeway which made making any progress very difficult. It was also very difficult to control in the marina with force 5 winds.

Chris Morin

United States

Greece

21 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Sophia

Jul 2025

“Lagoon 40”

The captain was great. He was very knowledgeable with the area and boat handling. The Lagoon 40, Sophia, that we charted, had issues with the mainsail. We were not able to use it for the entire charter. The first time the captain tried to raise the sail, it would not go all the way to the top of the mast. We sailed with a very inefficient, baggy sail. The second time he attempted to use the mainsail, the two of the batten cars that slide along the mast track were so worn out they would not stay on the track. So out of our 7 day charter, we used the mainsail 1.5 days. It was disappointing. The $250 service pack they gave us was useless (three half used toilet paper rolls) until I went back to the office and asked for more.

Jerry Dixon

United Kingdom

Greece

Dec 2022

“Steer well clear”

We chartered a Bavaria C45 from Kiriacoulis for 10 days in May 2022. It didn’t start well. There was no-one at the airport to pick us up, as arranged, and when we finally got ourselves to Alimos Marina there was nobody there to meet us. When we eventually found someone from Kiriacoulis we were let onto the boat and given a very rushed briefing. There was no boat inventory or any sort of boat handbook, the boat was dirty and the bedding provided was grubby and stained. Then it got worse. On our first day of sailing we were approaching a busy harbour entrance with strong winds and a high sea when the steering failed completely. The emergency tiller didn’t work, neither did the autopilot and we were being blown onto rocks. Amazingly, there was a Rescue boat close by and they managed to pull us away from the rocks and eventually recover us to the safety of a harbour. (It transpired that the Rescue boat had been called out to a MayDay an hour earlier but had failed to find the boat that placed the call). It is my firm opinion that without the rescue boat we would have ended up on the rocks with serious damage to the boat and the risk of injured crew. Once we were safely under tow, I spoke to the Base Manager, Nicos Vlachakis, to explain what had happened. He was not interested in our welfare but keen to blame us for the steering failure and accuse us of placing the MayDay call. For the next three days we waited at the boat for Engineers to come and fix the steering, with several promised visits not happening and no apology. I eventually texted Nicos for an update and finally got a call back – he was angry, wouldn’t let me speak and then put the phone down on me. Four days after the incident we were eventually able to resume our sailing holiday. At the end of charter we were summoned to the Base Manager’s office and told we had to hand over a 3,000 Euro Security Deposit “as a result of the incident”. We protested, but there seemed no alternative and we were assured that we could expect to get most of it returned to us, although it might take a couple of months. Five months on we are still waiting. I have been sailing boats in the Med for over 20 years. We had 3 qualified skippers on the boat this year but none of us have ever experienced problems like this – in particular the shocking way we were treated. From our perspective a poorly maintained boat led to a steering failure, a dangerous and frightening experience which we managed to resolve, then three lost days of sailing AND an additional charge of 3,000 Euro on our charter. Yet Kiriacoulis decided, without any evidence or due process, to blame it all on us. If you want a well maintained boat, fair treatment and good customer service I strongly recommend you steer well clear of Kiriacoulis.

Frequently asked questions of the Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks charter

Does Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks have insurance?

Yes. Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks is offered by professional charter company and has hull and third-party liability insurance.

What is the Damage Deposit for renting Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks

The Damage Deposit is the amount you are liable for in case of any damages to the Sailboat Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks. A deposit of 4660 USD must be paid on site at Kalkara, Malta 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 4660 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 Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks bareboat in Malta?

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 Kalkara, Malta. 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 Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks charter?

Free cancellation within 4 days of the online reservation. Once you reserve the Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. 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 Jeanneau 53 - 6 cab. Big Fella Thanks charter in Malta.
Make the down payment according to the agreement.