boat hire in Gustavsberg · Maxi — Fenix 28 (1984)

This boat was a perfect choice for family holidays. We had a great time sailing in the Stockholm's archipelago.

We were looking for the right yacht for the archipelago of Stockholm, Scharengarten. Last time we had booked a "normal" Yacht and felt unhappy due to the small bays, the anchoring maneuvers at the rocky coast etc. Now we found the real, the perfect boat. Small, simple, tiny but spacy enough, maneuverable, little draft... Johan answered all questions that we had prior the trip, all was clear before we came there to take over the boat. The communication during all times was clear and kind. The boat itself was perfect for our needs and our purpose. Of course it it 28 feet long and not a 45 feet luxury yacht - we knew that. But it was realiable and good to handle under engine as well as sails, the anchor was well-placed and worked precisely. All equipement (kitchen, toilet, water supply etc.) worked reliably, too. We were more than happy with the boat and will take exactly this one (or that type) for thje next trip. And we will prefer Johan as well for the next trip. So we recommend Johan as well as the boat!

ideal boat for exploring the Archipelago with two or three people. Jan and Johann are very friendly and supportive. the boat itself is surprisingly in a good shape considering its age. it is fun to sail! has got a very reliable engine and nearly new sails. Although we stayed away from marinas for several days we never ran out of electicity. We had a perfect holiday and will be back. Thank you!

Acquarius is fundamentally a good boat and in reasonable condition for her age. The Stockholm Archipelago is a joy even in bad weather, as we experienced. The motor and Chart Plotter work well and the sails are in good condition. In some respects the inventory needs correcting: there is no autopilot not usable almanac for non Swedish clients. The bunks are small and under the cockpit inaccessible. The handover arrangements for return need to be clearer. A spare, full fuel can would be prudent as would a VHF radio and depth display. But overall ok and the islands are a gem.

We had a wonderful trip. The boat is great for exploring the schären-islands. Jan and Johan are very friendly, flexible and helpful hosts. The boat itself is notably old but the sailing properties are good. The board electronics did not properly work and it was raining in through one window. I believe Jan and Johan were about to fix this though. The bed in the front is very small and very close to the toilet, we did not use it and slept with four people in the salon. This worked fine for us. All in all we had a wonderful week and will probably do it again.

Johan is a good host. He gave us a very good introduction to the boat and was very helpful throughout the rental period. The boat is not new but kept in a very good shape.

We spent one week on the boat, exploring the archipelago in a small group of three friends, anchoring every night and staying completely off-grid the whole time. I cannot imagine a better boat for that. She is really well maintained and generally in excellent shape, especially for it's age. She sails really well, especially on a beat. I think Johan could easily pass her as 25 years younger. I wish modern boats were built like this. I would (and probably will) charter her again. There are just few things to consider if you are used to charters in other locations, but reading the other offers in the area it will be pretty much standard for all charters in Stockholm. There were no lifejackets on the boat (Johan said he can provide them on request. We brought our own inflatables), there is no depth sounder, VHF, life raft or binoculars. You don't need any of that if you stay in the inner parts of the archipelago, but it's something that might surprise you. The boat runs on some sort of biodiesel, it has many advantages (doesn't smell or smoke, which was really pleasant), but you can't top up the tank in the very unlikely case you run out of the fuel. It made me a bit range-anxious, I think it would be nice to have spare in a jerry can. Also you pay for the fuel by hour, but it's all in the description so you shouldn't be surprised. In overall I was really satisfied.