Cockpit of Sunshine Daydream, a Dufour 430 sailboat at Charlotte Amalie, United States
Salon of Sunshine Daydream, a Dufour 430 sailboat at Charlotte Amalie, United States
Galley of Sunshine Daydream, a Dufour 430 sailboat at Charlotte Amalie, United States
Cabin on Sunshine Daydream, a Dufour 430 sailboat at Charlotte Amalie, United States
Head on Sunshine Daydream, a Dufour 430 sailboat at Charlotte Amalie, United States
Galley of Sunshine Daydream, a Dufour 430 sailboat at Charlotte Amalie, United States
Head on Sunshine Daydream, a Dufour 430 sailboat at Charlotte Amalie, United States
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Sunshine Daydream

Dufour 430·Sailboat

Skipper optional

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Rare finds
Coolbox and Ice maker — uncommon on boats like this
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Well equipped
This boat has 39 amenities for your comfort
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Instant Book
Book immediately without waiting for host approval

5-night pricing

NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
6
Guests
6
Berths
3
Cabins
2
Toilets
2023
Year
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About this boat

Enjoy sailing away on the Bay aboard Sunshine Daydream, a spacious Dufour 430, whose primary goal is comfort and luxury. She is equipped with 3 cabins and 2 heads, including a nice master queen cabin in the bow section with a separate shower and toilet, providing plenty of space for up to 6 people. Her deck is perfectly optimized with easy onboard movement and extensive premium equipment. Enjoy some time in the sun on her spacious cockpit or the fold-down transom that turns into a swim platform and a nice outdoor kitchen, built for your convenience. Like all of our luxury yachts, she features a variety of amenities, including a refrigerator and freezer, a nice dining table in the downstairs saloon, air conditioning, and a generator. An authentic cruiser with exceptional seafaring qualities, she offers a mix of Italian styling and French manufacturing techniques. She is naturally elegant and stands out with her sleek hull and slightly higher, rounded rear bilge to contrast with the streamlined hull recess.

Equipment & Amenities

Rigging

Electric winch
Lazy jacks

Deck

Dinghy with outboard engine (Highfield CL310, 10' - Yamaha 15hp 2stroke)
Teak deck (cockpit)
Bathing platform (Manual)
Sprayhood
Bow thruster
Electric anchor windlass
Bimini top
Cockpit table

Navigation

Autopilot
Chartplotter (cockpit) (Raymarine)
VHF radio
Wind/speed/depth instruments

Comfort

Grill/Barbecue/Plancha (Plancha)
Air Conditioning
Deck shower (Cockpit/stern)
Hot water

Interior

Coolbox💎 Rare
Ice maker💎 Rare
Microwave
Freezer (12"x12"x12")
Electric toilet (2)
Stove (2 burners)
Fridge (Cockpit)
Refrigerator (Isotherm, Top: 12x20x15, Bot:12x20x10)
Kitchen utensils (Galley equipment, cutlery)
Black Water Tank
Convertible table in salon

Electric

Generator (GENSET M673 110V/60Hz - Nortern lights)
Inverter
Shore Power Connection (50 AMP)
110V socket
USB sockets

Entertainment

Sound system (Fusion) (Bluetooth)
Bose Sound System (+ Bluetooth)
Indoor speakers
Outdoor speakers

Conditions

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in: 12 PM

Check-out: 12 PM

Charter day: any day

Minimum stay: 5 nights

Deposits

Refundable security deposit: 4 531€

Cancellation policy

Cancel within 24 hours of paying for a refund of the charter price.

No refund after the first 24 hours.

Every refund is less card processing, and the platform fee is not refunded.Full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this boat insured, and who pays for damage?
Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. For damage it doesn't cover, your liability is usually limited to the security deposit.
How much will fuel cost?
Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. Estimated from engine power: this boat's ~60 HP engine burns roughly 4.8 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 101 L ≈ €146 at €1.45/L — scale it to your own plans.
Do I need a sailing licence in United States?
Not if you add a skipper — this boat offers one, who holds the licence. Generally, though: Requirements vary by state and operator; no national sailing licence exists, so charter companies rely on a detailed sailing résumé (some states require a boater education card).
When is the best time to sail in United States?
Varies widely by region; the Florida Keys and Caribbean coast run year-round, while New England and the Pacific Northwest peak June–September.
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