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JACO

JACO review

Yacht · 64 ft (20 m) · Olbia

GGetBoat EditorialReviewed August 23, 2026
4.1/ 5
expert score
Design4.2
Performance4.3
Comfort4.1
Handling4.2
Value3.8

Key specs

Builder
Dominator S.R.l
Model
62
Length
64 ft (20 m)
Guests
6
Cabins
3
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Verdict

A capable 2008 Dominator 62 with strong Mediterranean charter credentials: stylish, fast, and well sized for 6 guests. It is not the newest layout on the market, but its 3-cabin configuration, proven build, and 25–30 knot cruising profile make it a solid choice for short-to-medium luxury charters.

Pros

  • +Italian design by Dominator with Nuvolari & Lenard styling influence
  • +Strong cruising performance for its class, with reported 25–30 knot speeds
  • +Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins, including 1 twin and 2 doubles
  • +Balanced size for Sardinia and wider Mediterranean charter cruising
  • +Crewed charter format suits relaxed onboard living

Cons

  • 2008 build means older styling and systems versus newer yachts
  • Three-cabin layout is comfortable but not spacious for larger groups
  • Public listings vary on length, so specs can appear inconsistent
  • Value depends heavily on itinerary and charter condition rather than size alone

The JACO is a Dominator 62 from 2008, a compact flybridge-style motor yacht with Italian pedigree and a reputation for sleek lines rather than radical innovation. Public listings consistently place it around 19.8 meters, with some charter sources using a 64'7" LOA figure, but the standard charter reference remains 62 feet.

On the water, the yacht’s reported MAN-powered setup and 25-knot-plus cruising profile point to a lively, efficient charter cruiser rather than a slow displacement boat. That makes it suitable for island-hopping and port-to-port itineraries, with handling likely strongest in settled Mediterranean conditions and with an experienced crew managing docking and passage planning.

Accommodation is straightforward: 6 guests in 3 cabins, arranged as 1 twin and 2 doubles. That setup works well for a family or two couples with one additional guest, though it is not a high-capacity yacht and space will feel more intimate than on newer 20-meter charter boats.

In value terms, JACO’s appeal is the combination of a respected builder, practical guest count, and a performance-oriented charter profile. Its age means buyers or charter guests should weigh finish condition and maintenance carefully, but as a classic early-2000s Mediterranean charter yacht it remains a credible option.

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