CLASS IV Yacht Charter — 23.2m Franchini Yachts sailing yacht for 8 guests, with a crew of 3
- Length
- 23.2 m
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Builder
- Franchini Yachts
- Year
- 2001
23.2m · Franchini Yachts · sailing yacht
CLASS IV at a glance
CLASS IV is a 23.2m Franchini Yachts sailing yacht launched in 2001, sleeping 8 guests in 4 cabins with a crew of 3. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 23.2 m
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Builder
- Franchini Yachts
- Year
- 2001
Blue Ocean Club overview
Franchini Yachts launched her in 2001
Franchini Yachts launched CLASS IV in 2001, with a refit listed for 2018.
She measures 23.2 m in length, 5.9 m across the beam, 4 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 11 knots.
01 · On deck
Top Deck. Up to 8 guests
The outdoor spaces serve up to 8 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Sicily & the Aeolian Islands. Winter 2026
CLASS IV is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Sicily & Aeolian Islands.
Interiors
CLASS IV interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
4 cabins
CLASS IV sleeps 8 guests in 4 cabins.
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving by arrangement
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
Winter 2026: Sicily & Aeolian Islands. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
About the yacht
About CLASS IV
Description as supplied.
CLASS IV yacht available for charter. Built in 2001 with a charter price from €18,000 for up to 8 guests in 4 suites with a crew of 3.
Particulars
CLASS IV specifications
- Length
- 23.2 m
- Length (ft)
- 76 ft
- Beam
- 5.9 m
- Draft
- 4 m
- Category
- Sailing
- Hull
- Monohull
- Builder
- Franchini Yachts
- Year launched
- 2001
- Refit
- 2018
- Guests (sleeping)
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- 1x EnginesYanmar 250 cv
- Cruising speed
- 11 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 20.4 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
CLASS IV charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Sicily & Aeolian Islands | €18,000 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
What a week aboard CLASS IV costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- €321
- Weekly rate ÷ 8 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Sicily & Aeolian Islands
- Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO)
- Milazzo, the usual departure port for the Aeolian Islands, is about 2 hours by road from Catania; Palermo's marinas are about 35 minutes from Palermo airport.
- Typical extras
- APA 25% (typical for sailing yachts and catamarans), gratuity 10%, Italian VAT 22%.
- Can be reduced pro rata for documented time outside EU waters.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | €18,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | €4,500 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €3,960 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €1,800 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €28,260 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
CLASS IV and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS IV (this yacht)Franchini Yachts | 23.2 m | 8 | 2001 | €18,000 |
| IKIGAIJFA Chantier Naval | 25.1 m | 8 | 2002 | €28,000 |
| NOHEEATrehard Shipyard | 25.3 m | 7 | 1991 | €19,000 |
| LOGICAMondo Marine | 27.4 m | 8 | 2002 | €25,000 |
| TESSMAG France | 24 m | 8 | 1986 | €24,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for Sicily & the Aeolian Islands, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising Sicily & the Aeolian Islands: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The charter season runs from May to October. July and August bring settled, warm weather and light breezes, but anchorages and ports are crowded. May, June, September, and October offer quieter cruising grounds with pleasant temperatures and steady westerly or northwesterly winds. Scirocco winds from the south-east can develop occasionally, generating uncomfortable swells in exposed southern anchorages, while late summer can bring isolated afternoon squalls.
Practical tips
- Anchoring restrictions and exclusion zones are established by Capitaneria di Porto ordinances rather than a regional marine park; consult local maritime notices before dropping anchor.
- Milazzo, the usual departure port for the Aeolian Islands, is about 2 hours by road from Catania; Palermo's marinas are about 35 minutes from Palermo airport.
- Stock primary provisions at base marinas in Milazzo or Palermo, as island supermarkets on Salina and Lipari have smaller inventories and limited dockside access.
Anchorages to know
- Cala degli Zimmari (Panarea)This sandy bay south of Panarea offers secure holding in northwesterly winds, serving as an authorised anchorage near restricted Cala Junco.
- Porto Pignataro (Lipari)Located north of Lipari town, this sheltered harbour provides marina berths and safe holding, alternative to the restricted waters of Marina Corta.
- Pollara (Salina)A circular bay beneath volcanic cliffs on Salina's western coast, providing sheltered day anchorage over sand and rock in calm summer conditions.
- Sciara del Fuoco (Stromboli)Yachts can drift offshore in deep water to observe Stromboli's nocturnal eruptions, adhering to local maritime authority exclusion distances.
Also listed
Listed with CLASS IV
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CLASS IV: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering CLASS IV. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.