boat hire in Elounda · Monterey — 194fs (2008)

Consistently very friendly and pleasant communication. Everything went smoothly on site. The boat is a bit old. Some of the cushions are torn, the speakers are broken, and overall you can see that the boat has been used. Everything worked well with the boat.

The landlord was very friendly and the entire process went smoothly. We had a lovely day on the water. Unfortunately, the boat itself clearly shows its age of almost 20 years. The pictures don't do justice to its truly poor condition. Some of the seat cushions are torn, the sound system unfortunately didn't work, one of the speaker covers kept flying off at higher speeds, and bare, clipped wires hung from under the steering wheel, right where your legs rest while steering. The storage compartment door on the passenger side kept popping open (the locking mechanism was broken), and the contents spilled out. The control cables for the engine, from the throttle lever, were surface-mounted on the interior wall and then routed through a hole where a cup holder used to be (the plastic was cracked) to the engine at the rear. The boat originally had an inboard engine but was later fitted with the current outboard. A large section of the swim platform was cut out to make room for the engine. This also looked very much like a makeshift, DIY fix. The engine (or the steering) pulls to the right, so you always have to hold the wheel firmly to prevent the engine from tipping to the right on its own. In short: the owner was very nice and easy to deal with. The boat floats, but you really can't expect more than that. I would describe its condition as poor. For the condition of the boat, I find the rental price too high, and renting it out in that condition almost questionable. For comparison: in September 2025, I rented an almost new Compass 7s with a brand-new 250 hp Yamaha engine in Halkidiki for €380, including fuel. I wouldn't rent that boat again. I'd even go for something with less power, but in decent condition.

Everything was as it should be!

A warm welcome, and all expectations were exceeded. All in all, a successful day.

The boat is no longer very young, but it handles very well and at this price, it is completely satisfactory. Warm welcome, simple and concise explanations. Enjoy!

A very warm welcome, and I received a perfect explanation about the boat. The boat isn't the newest anymore, but it's well-maintained and very easy to sail. Beautiful islands to sail around, quiet bays for swimming and snorkeling. We had a wonderful day.

After the wind blew too strongly on the agreed-upon date, rescheduling the rental was easily arranged. All communication was very smooth and clear. The boat's value for money is excellent. Definitely recommended for this price!

The entire process and the briefing were excellent. The boat handles well and has plenty of power. We even received a map with tips on where to anchor. It was a beautiful day! Thank you very much.

The handover and reception went very smoothly. The technology and engine were top-notch.

Gladly again!!!

All in all good. Boat runs well