NaCzarter Team
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Nautiner 40 or Sun Camper 35? Start with who sleeps where
For three couples, compare the number of enclosed cabins. For a family wanting an upper deck, look at the Sun Camper 35 Flybridge. Maximum passenger capacity alone does not tell you how many sleeping places are in separate cabins and how many are in the saloon.
Offer cards show the specifications of individual boats, their ports and calendars. These determine your choice. Equipment, propulsion and charter terms can differ even within one model.
A crew of six versus full occupancy
The Nautiner 40 offer from 2019 lists three enclosed cabins and eight berths in a 6+2 arrangement. For six adults, agree the sleeping layout and use of the saloon; with eight aboard, allow for additional sleeping in the shared space.
The Sun Camper 35 Flybridge from 2023 is described as having two enclosed cabins and seven sleeping places in total. For three couples, that offers a different level of privacy from three cabins. Two adults and two children may need a different layout from seven adults despite the same available berth count.
What is a flybridge for?
A flybridge is an additional helm on the upper deck. If you want to spend time there, look at access, crew space and sun protection. Also consider how you will use the yacht on cold or rainy days.
An upper deck does not replace checking visibility during manoeuvres or training on the boat. Access to controls, crew communication and port conditions also matter when choosing.
Size and equipment
According to the offer cards checked on 12 October 2026, the referenced Nautiner 40 from 2019 is 12.7 m long and 3.7 m wide, while the Sun Camper 35 Flybridge from 2023 measures 10.6 × 3.0 m. Both boats have heating; the Sun Camper has an additional upper helm and the Nautiner does not. These are facts about these two boats, not a promise that every boat of each model has the same equipment.
Larger dimensions can provide more interior space, but they are not enough to judge comfort. Look at photos of walkways, bathroom, table and berths. Check heating, kitchen appliances and which devices work away from shore power.
Do not treat one engine’s specifications as a feature of the entire model. Sun Camper offers include different propulsion systems, including electric. For an electric boat, confirm charging arrangements and range for your planned trip. Look up power and licence requirements for the specific boat.
Length and beam also matter when choosing a berth in port. During handover, learn about visibility from the helm, manoeuvring equipment and the boat’s behaviour in wind. Do not assume a smaller model is automatically easier for every skipper.
Port, dates and costs
Not every boat of a model is based in the same port. Compare collection addresses, first-day plans and availability for identical dates. One yacht’s free dates say nothing about the others.
Add listed mandatory charges and chosen options to the charter price. Plan the refundable deposit separately. Our trip budget guide explains how to compare costs.
Can I operate them without a licence?
Do not judge by the model name. Check the specific boat’s power, hull length, speed limit by design and training rules. An offer label does not replace confirming requirements before booking. We explain when a houseboat does not require a licence.
When should you choose a different yacht?
If neither layout suits the crew, compare Stillo 30 and Stillo 31 or other family houseboats. It is not worth fitting your entire week around a boat simply because it looks good in a photo.
For your first houseboat, start with the houseboat guide. If you are still considering sailing, read the sailing and motor yacht comparison.
