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DUFOUR 335
The Dufour 335 Grand Large gathers all the successful advantages of a much bigger boat. She is designed for longer cruising but her comfort and layout are a surprise for a boat of this size. Its wide open cockpit is revolutionary for a 33ft boat providing space and comfort usually reserved for larger boats. Twin wheels and redesigned rigging with no need for a backstay increase the feeling of space, safety and comfort. Single or short handed sailing can be a breeze with this model.
Down below you will see a larger than normal aft cabin, spacious forecabin and a spacious and well designed head. The 335 Grand Large galley is fully kitted out for living, starting with a large refrigerator, sink and twin burner oven, coupled with Corian work surfaces and bags of clever storage. It’s quite striking that she has no backstay, thanks to a rethink of the rigging and spreader design; secondly, she has twin wheels — quite something for such a small yacht — which gives easy access to the aft bathing platform area (particularly without a backstay in the way); and thirdly, she has been designed with some above-class-average tankage to deliver cruising autonomy.
Her two-cabin interior is fairly straightforward, with a portside aft galley at the foot of the wider-than-usual hatch and companionway and a chart table to starboard, with the midships area given to twin fore and aft bench settees and a central table.
The sleeping cabins — one in the bow and one in the stern — mean that you can cruise with friends without getting in each other’s way.
PLEASE FIND OUR CATERING PRICES AND OTHER INFORMATION IN THE GALLERY ATTACHED
EASTSAIL CHARTER BOOKING CONDITIONS updated March 2020
Confirmation. Bookings cannot be confirmed until a 50% deposit is received.
Final Payment. Is due on the date of charter or 7 days prior for New Years Eve bookings.
Payments. Payments may be made by EFT or by cash, credit card, or cheque. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a surcharge of 1%. Amex/Diners incur a surcharge of 1.9% of the payment amount. EFT must be made at least 72 hours prior to departure and received into our account prior to departure.
Refunds. Eastsail does not refund charter fees under any circumstances.
New Year’s period bookings. Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
Postponements. Bookings can be postponed with 30 days written notice (60 days for New Years Eve and Public Holiday bookings). Rescheduled date needs to be booked with Eastsail but is subject to availability. Rescheduled dates are to be inside of 6 months from the original booked date and time and may be subject to a new advertised price and or an administration fee of $140.
Postponement within 30 days by client. All moneys paid shall for the charter shall be forfeited.
Postponements within 72 hours of booked date due to inclement or unsafe weather (as determined on the day and approved by Eastsail Business Manager). The total cost of skipper and crew, catering, wharf fee applies. The charter can be rebooked within 6 months of the original booking, after which the credit will expire.
Insurance. Clients are advised to seek appropriate travel insurance to avoid disappointment please contact https://www.topsailinsurance.com.au/ for further information.
Bond payments. Please bring your physical credit card with you. Credit card bonds are authorised, but no charged by a process called ‘Pre Authorisation’ Your credit limit will be affected for 5 business days. The pre-auth will be converted to a sale in the event of loss or damage or we receive a notification of damage to third party property. Bareboat charter bonds are doubled for New Years Eve and racing.
Damage / Marine Toilet / Cleaning. Any loss or damage to the yacht or equipment will be charged to your bond. A charge of $250 will be charged if the toilet is blocked. Please leave the yacht tidy with dishes done or there may be a cleaning fee.
Vessel. EastSail reserves the right to change a charterer’s booked vessel to another vessel of similar size and/or style as possible or cancel or postpone any booking.
Catering. Clients are welcome to bring your food and drinks with you on our boats or these can be ordered through EastSail suppliers. There are surcharges for BYO on Yarranabbe. Final numbers are required 72 business hours prior to departure. Catering cannot be varied or cancelled after this time. Drinks can be ordered through us. No returns or storage for left over drinks is available. The boats are equipped with plates, bowls, cups etc, which you are welcome to use provided they are washed after use.
Car Parking. Parking can be difficult around the water front, please allow enough time. Generally in the surrounding streets one side of the road offers unrestricted parking and the other side is limited to 2 hours.
Attire. Comfortable clothing and dressing in layers, a snug fitting cap, sunglasses with safety strap and sunblock is recommended. We have long spray jackets available for use during your charter. Wearing suitable footwear is important. Please ask your guests to wear soft soled, non- marking shoes.
Docking/Rafting. Our vessels may not be taken alongside any dock, jetty or other vessel. Water taxis can be contacted to do transfers from the yacht to shore. Docking damage to the yacht is the greatest (most expensive) risk and may exceed the value of your bond.
Location. Bareboat charters starts and finish at our base in Rushcutters’s Bay. Skippered charters have the option of an alternate pick up and/or drop off locations at additional cost and/or time sacrifice.
Surcharges & Special Conditions. Apply to Christmas – New Year’s period and Australia Day.
