Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab. (2018)

City Sukosan

Max. guests

Cabins 3 cabins

Bathrooms 1 bathroom

With or without skipper

The first impression of Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab is of a boat meant for living at sea, not collecting miles. From Sukosan, it suits manageable passages, unhurried swims and evenings when the deck remains the best place to finish a conversation. With room for 8 people approx., 3 cabins and 1 bathroom, it works particularly well for a family that needs easy-to-share common areas. After learning the boat near Zadar, the party can decide whether Petrčane deserves a full night or whether to keep energy for Preko.

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Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab: a departure from Sukosan designed for enjoying the Adriatic — Zadar as a first stop for a family that needs easy-to-share common areas

  • Model: Dufour 360 GL
  • Year: 2018
  • Maximum capacity: 8 people approx.
  • Cabins: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Length: 10,30 m
  • Beam: 3,54 m
  • Draft: 1,55-1,90 m depending on keel
  • Weekly price: From €2,500/week

As a guide, the price starts at €2,500/week. The booking is much clearer when confirmation lists consumption, cleaning, berths, extras and deposit terms. The party can then plan the remaining budget for food and time ashore.

The character of Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab is clearest from the deck: 10,30 m of length for sharing roles and 3,54 m of beam so common life is not confined to the table. This 2018 sailing yacht is attractive for a family that needs easy-to-share common areas, especially when Zadar opens the day and Preko remains an alternative.

From Sukosan, Zadar is a useful first reference for settling the boat, seeing how everybody feels and choosing a pause. Petrčane can become the main stop, while Preko is kept for a day with good light, stable weather and genuine appetite to continue.

With capacity for 8 people approx., real comfort depends on how the 3 cabins and 1 bathroom are shared. A simple plan before departure frees space and lets common life flow more easily during the night near Petrčane.

Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab measures 10,30 m by 3,54 m. Those proportions are welcome during the stay, especially when sharing the deck, and worth remembering on the approach to Petrčane. With a draft of 1,55-1,90 m depending on keel, shelter is chosen according to depth and actual conditions.

Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab suits guests who want an organised trip without losing spontaneity. With the layout understood, an easy first stage and alternatives near Petrčane, attention stays on cruising and enjoying the day rather than following a rigid programme.

Equipment

Length:10 m.

Beam Beam: 3 m.

Autopilot

Bed linen

Bimini top

Bow thruster

CD player

Cockpit table

Cockpit/stern, outside shower

Dinghy

Electric anchor windlass

First aid kit

Reserve catamaran

Boat location

Three ways to cruise from Sukosan on Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab — cruising towards Zadar with room for Preko · suited to a family that needs easy-to-share common areas

Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab towards Zadar: Three days at an unhurried pace — Sukosan, Zadar and a route for a family that needs easy-to-share common areas

For a short outing, Zadar brings enough change of scenery without consuming the day in transfers. Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab remains at anchor for lunch, swimming and rest. The return begins in daylight and ends calmly, with luggage away from the passages.

The return from Petrčane starts with room for fuel, harbour queues and the joint inspection in Sukosan. The interior is tidied before the final mile, waste is checked and manoeuvring gear remains accessible. Dropping a late stop usually gives the holiday a better ending.

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One day on Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab: from Sukosan to Petrčane via Preko — between Zadar and Petrčane on Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab

Two days on Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab: from Sukosan to Preko via Zadar — between Zadar and Petrčane on Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab

Reviews from guests who cruised on Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab from Sukosan

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1 reviews
  • user review

    Rubén C.


    We especially liked adapting the day. We dropped Preko and enjoyed far more time near Petrčane.

Time aboard Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab between Zadar, Petrčane and Preko — Zadar as a first stop for a family that needs easy-to-share common areas

As the harbour wakes around Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab, a calm explanation turns the first manoeuvre into part of the holiday. In the opening miles on Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab, one person keeps watch while another checks position and the next mark. If Petrčane looks busy on arrival, nobody loses the experience by dropping a late stop. As evening settles over Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab, everybody puts belongings away and common areas feel open again.

The departure improves when everybody arrives in good time; lines, fenders and documents are located before the engine starts. With the boat settled on its course, lunch can wait until a genuinely comfortable bay appears. Before committing to a night near Petrčane, a nearby alternative preserves good humour and a daylight arrival. After swimwear and loose equipment are collected, the crew discovers that slow travel can still feel far-reaching.

An early coffee leaves room to study the forecast; every guest finds a place without filling the cockpit with bags. After the party has found a comfortable pace, the day finds a natural balance between cruising and rest. If the wind changes during the afternoon, the simpler choice leaves time to cook, swim or go ashore. With dinner ready and the anchorage checked, water, batteries and weather are checked for an easy start.

The first morning in Sukosan works best without a rush; the crew discusses the route and keeps one simple alternative. During the passage towards Zadar, the deck feels better when it is not a permanent corridor. When the party wants more swimming and fewer miles, depth, swinging room and the morning exit matter more than reputation. Before the party divides the cabins for the night, one well-chosen stop matters more than a long list.

Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab technical data — Zadar as a first stop for a family that needs easy-to-share common areas

First route decision Zadar is the initial reference, but Petrčane can replace it if the wind changes. Both options should be understood before departure.
Sensible luggage Soft bags stow better than hard cases. Sun protection, light-soled shoes and one dry layer are more useful than excess clothing.
Arrival at the base The time and berth for Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab are confirmed before travel. Arriving early leaves room for ice, luggage and an unhurried handover.
Night away from harbour Anchoring overnight is considered only with suitable shelter, holding and forecast. A buoy or berth remains a valid alternative rather than a failed route.
The group’s pace For people who prefer a flexible route to a fixed programme, distance should match sleep, seasickness and interest in going ashore. The chart does not matter more than the people.
Variable costs Berths, fuel, cleaning, skipper and extra services can change the amount. The quote should separate each item before confirmation.
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Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab equipment: what to locate during handover — the character of Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab near Petrčane

Handover is the best time to walk through Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab calmly and connect each item with a real situation. Nobody needs to memorise everything: several people should know where essential equipment is kept, how it is left after use and whom to call if something differs from the agreement.

  • Navigation and communication. «GPS plotter», «VHF radio» and «autopilot» are reviewed while the boat is secured. A second person repeats the basic sequence so the route does not depend on one guest. On the passage to Zadar, these tools support the chart, observation and skipper’s decisions; they do not replace an outside watch.
  • Deck and anchoring. Before leaving Sukosan, the crew locates «anchor» and «windlass». Lines and fenders remain accessible, while the person calling the berth agrees simple signals with everybody else. That preparation helps on arrival at Petrčane, especially in a busy harbour or crosswind.

With these references clear, Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab is easier to share. The crew can change the stage between Zadar and Preko without losing time to searches, and handover in Sukosan becomes more orderly.

Practical answers for enjoying Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab between Zadar and Preko

What happens if wind prevents Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab from reaching Preko? · Zadar · travellers interested in coastal villages

A weather change does not require cancellation when a safe day is still possible. If Preko is exposed, the route concentrates on Zadar or Petrčane, with one long stop and an early return. Gusts, crossing sea, visibility and daylight matter, not just a forecast icon. The skipper communicates the choice before the crew become tired. An early decision prevents the arrival at Petrčane from becoming a race.

When is hiring a skipper worthwhile for Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab from Sukosan? · Zadar · travellers interested in coastal villages

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How much margin does Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab need for the return and handover? · Zadar · travellers interested in coastal villages

Minion Dufour 360 GL – 3 cab. (2018)

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From €2,500/week