Bareboat Solent Motorboat Charter

WHAT IS BAREBOAT MOTORBOAT CHARTER?

Bareboat Motorboat Charter allows you hire a motorboat to self-drive, without a skipper or instructor on board. It is effectively your boat for the day, without the costs and maintenance of boat ownership. After much demand from our RYA Day Skipper students, we have gained exclusive use of a great sports cruiser. This gives the opportunity to explore the Solent and its surrounding areas, whilst consolidating new skills independently.

Why not charter a bareboat motorboat to enjoy one of the many events that take place each year on or around the Solent?  Please note that you will require a valid RYA Day Skipper Motorboat certificate to book a Bareboat Motorboat Charter.

We also offer Skippered Motorboat Charter Packages for those who want to enjoy a Solent sailing experience, but are not an experienced sailor. One of our professional skippers will sail you to the destinations of your choice along the south coast, including the Isle of Wight, the River Hamble and Lymington.

Others use Bareboat Motorboat Charter to enjoy one of the many events that take place each year on or around the Solent. Please note that you will require a valid RYA Day Skipper Motorboat certificate in order to book a Bareboat Motorboat Charter.

If you prefer to have one of our Skippers on hand, please ask us about an Assisted Charter.

WHAT IS A MOTORBOAT?

28ft Axopar Boat - coded to carry 6 guests

The Axopar 28, is powered by a mercury V8 300 HP out board and blow thruster. It is coded for 6 and can overnight 4, with a dedicated cabin for 2, separate heads compartment.  

35ft Bavaria Sports Boat – coded to carry 8 guests

The Bavaria 35 sports cruiser, is powered by 2 economical Volvo D6’s with Bravo 2 outdrives as well as a bow thruster. This makes manoeuvring very easy and an easy cross over from outboard engines for our Powerboat level 2 students. It is MCA coded for 8, sleeping 4 in comfort in 2 cabins.

WHAT DOES THE CHARTER COST?

Bareboat Charter prices are quoted from our base at Saxon Wharf Marina Southampton and are exclusive of VAT and fuel. We can arrange for delivery and collection anywhere in the Solent and the UK. Please phone or email for further information on bespoke packages. The boat will come fully fuelled, therefore we charge at the current MDL pump prices for any fuel consumed.

28ft Axopar Boat*
Weekend = £1200
Bank Holiday weekends = £1450
Weekend day = £625
Midweek = £2700
Midweek day = 575

35ft Bavaria Sports Boat
Weekend = £1730.00
Bank Holiday weekends = £2395.00
Weekend day = £865.00
Midweek = £3250.00
Midweek day = £675.00

WHERE IS THE CHARTER LOCATED?

Bareboat Charter prices are quoted from our base at Saxon Wharf Marina Southampton

Unit 6
Saxon Wharf Marina
Southampton
SO14 5QF

WHAT ARE THE CHARTER TIMES?

Charter is available every day typically 1000 - 1800.

Get in touch if you require a bespoke charter time.

WHAT ARE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS & SERVICES?

Final Clean Mandatory £150.00
Skipper * Option £250.00
Bedding Option £50.00 per cabin 
Towels Option £10.00 /pp
Tender Option £75.00 per week
OB engine Option £75.00 per week
Paddle board Option £75.00 per week
Sea Start Included FOC
Start Stop Advice Included FOC

*Dependant on skippers experience and qualifications, all new charters will be required to take a skipper for the first day of there bareboat charter. This is a requirement by our bare boat insurance policy.

All prices are plus VAT and Fuel used

*Axopar final clean and refuel £50

MOTORBOAT BAREBOAT SPECIAL EVENT DIARY DATES

You can also book a Bareboat Motorboat Charter to get closer to the action and enjoy the view from the water for one of the many events held around the Solent each year.

2024 diary dates are:

  • Cowes Classic Week – 27th July - 2nd August 2024

Our Motorboats Available For Charter in Southampton

Axopar

28ft

MCA coded for 5 people

Bavaria

35ft

MCA coded for 7 people

Book Your Bareboat Motorboat Charter

Please request your charter by clicking the link below and filling out the form or feel free to call us on 02381 242159 or contact us to discuss your motorboat and rib needs.

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