For Sale: 2008 Dufour 455 Grand Large - VAT Paid - Well-Equipped - Ready to Sail
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This 2008 Dufour 455 Grand Large is a spacious and versatile cruiser, featuring extensive upgrades and meticulous maintenance by its current owner. Located in Preveza, Greece, this yacht is ideal for those seeking comfort, performance, and readiness for extended sailing adventures. With a 3-cabin owner’s layout and two heads, it’s designed for easy living onboard.
Key Features:
- Engine: Powered by a Volvo Penta D2-75 engine with 2,407 hours (serviced regularly), this yacht features a saildrive with a feathering MAX prop for optimal performance and efficiency. It also includes a retractable bow thruster for easy maneuverability.
- Accommodation: This owner’s version offers 3 double cabins and 2 heads. The spacious saloon, with newly upgraded upholstery (2024), provides a comfortable and stylish area for relaxation, perfect for longer journeys.
- Galley: Equipped with a top-loader fridge and freezer, a gas stove, and ample storage, the galley makes onboard meal preparation convenient.
Specifications:
- Length Overall: 13.76 m (45.1 ft)
- Beam: 4.30 m
- Draft: 2.20 m
- Fuel Capacity: 250 liters
- Water Capacity: 500 liters
- Holding Tank: 40 liters
Electrical and Solar Power:
- Batteries: Outfitted with 4 AGM service batteries (480Ah, 2022), a start battery (100Ah, 2022), and two additional bow thruster batteries.
- Solar Power: Equipped with 5 x 100W solar panels on a custom stainless arch (2021), providing sustainable power for extended off-grid cruising, managed by a Victron SmartSolar MPPT controller.
- Inverter: A 3000W Victron inverter (2021) ensures a stable power supply for onboard systems.
Deck and Rigging:
- Deck Layout: Finished in teak and recently re-caulked (2024), the deck is equipped with 3 electric winches and 1 manual winch, along with a full set of covers, including a bimini with sun protection, a sprayhood, and new cockpit cushions for comfort.
- Anchoring: The yacht is fitted with a Rocna 25kg anchor (2021) and 100m of 10mm galvanized chain, with a Mantus swivel for secure anchoring.
- Rigging and Sails: New standing rigging (2022) along with running rigging ensures reliability and safety. The sail inventory includes a furling genoa and a fully battened mainsail, both by North Sails, a gennaker , and a stay sail.
Navigation and Electronics:
- Raymarine Navigation Package: Features two Raymarine plotters—an E80 in the cockpit and an E120 at the chart table—alongside ST60 instruments and a Raymarine AIS. A data multiplexer (2024) allows for navigation data access on mobile devices.
- VHF Systems: Equipped with a Navicom VHF (2021) and a handheld VHF, ensuring clear communication.
- Entertainment: A Kenwood KMR-M505DAB radio and new cockpit speakers (2023) provide quality sound for relaxing onboard.
Safety Equipment:
- Life Raft: Plastimo 6-person life raft, tested and certified until 2025.
- Safety Gear: Includes 6 life vests, fire extinguishers, a fire blanket, an offshore flare pack, gas and smoke detectors, and lifelines and deck lines, ensuring peace of mind on every voyage.
Additional Highlights:
- Watermaker: A Dessalator 60L/h watermaker with 190 hours of use provides fresh water on demand.
- Tender: Comes with a Plastimo dinghy and Honda 4HP outboard (2020) for easy shore access.
- Extensive Upgrades: Recent upgrades include new upholstery in the salon, new cockpit speakers, and maintenance on essential systems such as the rudder and propeller.
This Dufour 455 Grand Large is a well-maintained and extensively equipped cruiser, offering luxury and functionality for both coastal and offshore adventures. Its recent upgrades and comprehensive equipment make it the ideal choice for discerning sailors.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing or for more information!
