Ven 501 20hp
Best for short and medium days near Hvar and Pakleni when you want something simple, beginner-friendly, and steady, but still more capable than the smallest bareboats.
Hvar Town · Croatia
Motorboat Rental Hvar
Stronger bareboats for longer days out from Hvar — from the 20hp Ven 501 for beginners to a 40hp open boat and a 7m BSC RIB.
- 87 reviews · 5.0 on Google
- Based in Hvar Town
- Direct booking · no middleman
- Replies on WhatsApp
What motorboat rental is for
Stronger boats for bigger days.
Small tiller boats are fine for short, local outings. Motorboats are for guests who want more range, more comfort, and more options in a single day.
If you want to move beyond a quick hop near town, carry more people comfortably, or have a realistic chance of reaching further spots without pushing the boat, this is where you should be looking.
This page covers David's 20hp Ven 501, the 40hp open boat, and the 7m BSC RIB that also runs his private tours and transfers, so you can see which one fits your group, your licence, and your route.
Which boat fits your day
Start with the kind of day you have in mind.
40hp open boat
Best for a fuller bareboat day with more pace and range for up to 6 people, as long as someone in the group has a valid boating licence.
BSC 7m 200hp RIB
Best when you want the same 7m boat David uses for private tours and transfers, with space, speed, and comfort for a bigger group. Pure rental or skippered day.
If you are unsure where your plan sits between these three, message David before you book. It is faster than guessing from photos.
5m open boat · max 5 guests · licence required
Ven 501 — 20hp bareboat
Ven 501 is David's 5m 20hp open boat, set up for small groups who want a simple, forgiving bareboat for a day around Hvar and the Pakleni Islands. Max capacity is 5 guests, which keeps things comfortable at this size.
It is the natural next step up from the smallest bareboats: easy to handle, easier to live with for a full day, and still friendly for beginners who have not driven a boat before.
Best for
- Up to 5 guests
- Beginners and light self-drive experience
- Day around Hvar and Pakleni
- Swimming, simple exploring, lunch stop and back
Licence
A valid boating licence from any country is required for the skipper. For more info, contact David.
Pricing
Typical day-rate range: around €180–€200 depending on date and demand. Exact price is confirmed directly with David.
5m open boat · 40hp · licence required
40hp open boat — 5m, max 6 guests
The 40hp open boat is for guests who want a stronger bareboat with more pace and a bit more freedom in how far they go. At 5m with max 6 guests, it is the step up that makes sense if your group is slightly bigger or you want a fuller day with more movement.
It still suits days around Hvar and Pakleni first, but with the right conditions and realistic route planning, it can comfortably cover more ground than the 20hp.
Best for
- Up to 6 guests
- Someone in the group with a valid boating licence
- Full day around Hvar and Pakleni
- Slightly longer range plans when conditions allow
Licence
A valid boating licence from any country is required for the skipper. For more info, contact David.
Pricing
Typical day-rate range: around €180–€200. Exact price is confirmed directly with David for your date.
7m centre-console RIB · 200hp · skipper by default, bareboat on request
BSC 7m RIB — 200hp, up to 10 guests
The BSC is David's 7m centre-console RIB with a 200hp engine and capacity for up to 10 guests. It is the boat he uses most often for private tours and boat transfers, because it has the space, speed, and comfort to carry a full group without feeling tight.
Most guests book the BSC with one of David's skippers and treat it as a private tour or transfer platform. If you have the right licence and experience, you can also ask for a bareboat setup instead.
Best for
- Groups up to 10 guests
- Private tours and transfers
- Longer routes and bigger days
- Vis, Blue Cave, Green Cave and south-shore plans when booked as a tour with skipper
Licence
Default: booked with a skipper from David's team. Bareboat: only on request, with a valid boating licence and real experience. If you do not have a licence or do not want to drive, a skipper is required.
Pricing
Typical bareboat day-rate range: around €400–€500 depending on date and route plan. Skipper fee: €100 per day, added on top when you book the BSC with a skipper.
Where these boats make sense
Where these motorboats usually work best.
These boats open up more route options than the smallest bareboats, but they are still not the same as a big tour boat. The point is to match the boat to a realistic plan.
Pakleni Islands
Short hop from Hvar Town, with plenty of room for a full day of swimming and bay-hopping. All three motorboats can work here; the BSC is best for larger groups and skipper-hosted days.
South side of Hvar
Quieter coves and a slightly longer run. 20hp and 40hp can work when conditions are right and the plan is realistic; the BSC with a skipper gives you more comfort and margin.
Vis and Blue Cave
This is a longer route. In most cases, it is better booked as a private tour on the BSC with a skipper than as a casual bareboat idea. If you want to do this as a rental, talk to David first about your licence, experience, and route.
If you are not sure whether your route is realistic for a motorboat rental, ask David before you lock in a plan.
Bareboat or with a skipper?
Not sure: bareboat or skipper?
Motorboat rental is not one-size-fits-all. If you have a valid licence, feel comfortable on the water, and your route is realistic, bareboat on the 20hp or 40hp can be the right choice.
If you want a longer route, more people on board, or simply do not want to manage the boat and the conditions, booking the BSC with a skipper is often the better move.
- Bareboat: more independence, better when the plan is realistic and someone has a valid licence.
- BSC with skipper: better for longer routes, bigger groups, tours and transfers, and days where you want local judgment built in.
- Unsure: send David your dates, group size, and route idea on WhatsApp and decide from there.
Looking for something else?
Not every plan needs a 20–40hp motorboat.
Small Boat Rental Hvar
For simple local outings on smaller bareboats.
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If you would rather have a skipper and a full private day planned as a tour.
Open pageBoat Transfers Hvar
If your main need is getting from A to B, like Split or the airport, rather than a rental day.
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Ask David which motorboat fits your day.
Send David your group size, your dates, and where you want to go. He can tell you quickly whether the Ven 501, the 40hp open boat, or the 7m BSC RIB with skipper makes more sense, and whether bareboat is realistic for your plan.
- Book direct with the operator
- Fast WhatsApp reply
- Get the right boat for your route
Better to ask first than book the wrong boat. Prefer to call? +385 95 551 2502