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Boats · Dalmatinka
Dalmatinka
20 HP · 6 m · 8 seats · No licence needed
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The proof, in three numbers
Highest-rated boat rental in Rabac.
4.9
Google · 349
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Highest-rated · Google
The promise.
Sheltered, simple, easy. Large awning for sun protection. Easy steering wheel control. The boat sits low in the water and is built for calm coastal cruising — Rabac beaches, the riviera coves, Plomin Bay. It won't take you to Cres (the engine is too small for the run) but for everything within 5 nautical miles of Rabac harbour, it's the right boat.
The specs.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Style | Classic Adriatic pasara |
| Length | 6 m |
| Engine | 20 HP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Licence required | No — under Croatian 15 kW / 5 nm threshold |
| Awning | Yes (large) |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Suitable range | Rabac coastal + Plomin Bay |
Licence.
No licence needed to drive the Dalmatinka. The 20 HP engine sits under the Croatian threshold (15 kW) for licence-free recreational use. We give you a 20-minute briefing covering: throttle, steering, anchor, the route, what to do if the engine cuts out, who to call.
What's included.
Full tank at handover. Life jackets adult + kid sizes. Anchor. Bilge / safety kit. Phone-on-call to Dražen during your rental. Insurance: Generali Osiguranje.
On board.
The Dalmatinka is the boat for guests who've never driven a boat and want to come back saying they did. You leave Rabac harbour at 9 — engine humming, awning up — and within fifteen minutes you're in your own cove. That cove is the kind reviewers describe as "great little secluded beaches with crystal clear waters" — and the boat is what makes them reachable. The pace is the point. You won't be racing anyone; you're going to anchor and swim. That's the whole offer.
Days this boat fits.
- The Fisherman's Run — Plomin — perfect match
- Rabac riviera coves — 5 to 15 minutes from harbour
- Maslinica + Girandella — two-beach hop (Sveti Andrija beach is walkable from the harbour itself, no boat needed)
- South Rabac Snorkel Loop — three coves as one half-day; ideal for this boat
- ❌ Cres day — too far for the 20 HP engine
- ❌ Mošćenička — at the edge; possible in calm but uncomfortable
Other boats.
- Remija — the smaller no-licence boat, 5.5 m, 6 seats
- Key Largo 20 — the licensed upgrade, 150 HP, 8 seats
About this boat.
Do I really need zero documents?
You need ID (passport or EU ID card). Not a boating licence — the 20 HP engine is under the Croatian threshold. We log your ID for the rental record; that's all.
Can kids ride on the Dalmatinka?
Yes — kid-sized life jackets included. The boat is calm and sheltered; well-suited to families with small kids.
What if the engine stops?
Phone Dražen. He's on call during your rental. We'll either talk you through a restart (most common — flooded carb, fuel valve) or come out to you.
Can two adults take the Dalmatinka for a romantic day?
Yes — the boat doesn't need a full crew. Two adults, an awning, a cooler, a quiet cove. Many of our most-loved bookings.
What if I've never driven a boat? Honest answer.
Ten minutes in and you'll forget you're a beginner. Throttle, steering, basic rules of the road — we cover it all on the dock before you cast off. Dalmatinka is calm, slow and forgiving. Phone Dražen any time during the day if anything feels off.
Can we book a skipper anyway — and how discreet are they?
Yes. Even on a 20 HP no-licence boat, plenty of guests prefer the day off. Our skippers are quiet, local, off the conversation; he handles the boat so you can handle the swim and the cooler.
The proof
What guests said.
Real reviews from real guests, with names and dates.
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