Dufour Yachts Dufour 500 (2015) For sale

XBOAT ref :5012.``
⚓️ DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE – 2015 – 5 CABIN VERSION – SPACE AND ELEGANCE FOR CRUISING
Discover this 2015 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large, an exceptional sailboat designed for long voyages and built to accommodate family and crew in absolute comfort. This rare 5-cabin version with 3 heads, including 2 with toilets, offers an impressive habitable volume and ideal modularity for offshore cruising or premium charter.
Design & Hull:
Signed by Felci Yacht Design, the DUFOUR 500 GL stands out with its fluid lines, straight stem, and clear deck. Its pronounced bilge enhances stability and maximizes interior volume without compromising sailing performance.
Deck Layout & Cockpit:
The spacious cockpit, entirely dedicated to conviviality and maneuvering, features a double steering wheel, a folding cockpit table, and a fluid circulation plan. The transom converts into a generous swim platform, perfect for swimming or the dinghy.
Interior – 5 Cabin Version:
This DUFOUR 500 GL impresses with the intelligence of its layout:
• 5 true double cabins,
• 3 heads with separate showers,
• 2 toilets, for excellent comfort management on board,
• A bright saloon with U-shaped settees, a fully equipped L-shaped galley, and ample storage.
Performance & Equipment:
Easy to handle with a reduced crew thanks to its headstay rigging and well-positioned winches, the DUFOUR 500 GL ensures fast and secure navigation. It is equipped for long cruising with a powerful engine, complete electronics, an electric windlass, and often a set of high-performance sails.
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✅ ADVANTAGES OF THE DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5-cabin version – ideal for large families or charter activities
• 3 heads + 2 toilets – rare and sought after
• High-end comfort & Dufour finishes
• Generous volumes & fluid circulation
• Excellent sailing behavior
• Elegant and contemporary design
✅ MAINTENANCE AND MAJOR TECHNICAL UPDATES
The owner has significantly invested in the maintenance and reliability of the sailboat, with the following recent interventions:
• Removal and replacement of rudder bearings
• Replacement of all valves and seacocks with high-end polymer models (anti-corrosion)
• Complete dismasting, mast inspection,
o Replacement of the forestay,
o Replacement of headstay fittings,
o Replacement of spreader bars,
o Replacement of the gooseneck with a reinforced and adapted version,
o New mainsail halyards
• New PROFURL C430 furler – high quality
• Sails set: mainsail, genoa, spinnaker, and gennaker from 2022.
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⚙️ ENGINE & SYSTEMS
• VOLVO D2-75F engine – 4300 h – Volvo protocols updated
• Air conditioning pump revision
• Complete bow thruster revision, with replacement of the control unit
• 6 kW generator
• Schenker ZEN 50 L/h desalinator – 12 V – installed in 2022
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✅ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ENERGY
• 6 batteries on board:
o 2 dedicated batteries for windlass and bow thruster
o 1 engine battery
o 3 service batteries
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⛵ CONFIGURATION & ONBOARD COMFORT
• 5 double cabins with 2022 bedding, 3 heads, 2 toilets
• Bright saloon with L-shaped galley and ample storage
• XXL cockpit with double steering wheel, folding table
• Transformable aft platform for swimming
• Exceptional interior volume
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⛵ ANNEAL EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
• Plastimo inflatable dinghy (2025)
• 10-person survival raft – category 2 – new 2025
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⚓ MANAGEMENT & BERTH
This DUFOUR 500 GL is offered with the possibility of taking over its berth and ongoing management-lease contract. An ideal framework for combining private use and profitability.
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✅ PLUSES OF THE DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5-cabin version – spacious, convivial, and versatile
• Rigorous maintenance, sailboat reliable for the open sea
• Recent and high-qu