Dufour Grand Large

Overview

A superbly maintained and comprehensively equipped example of the Dufour 485 Grand Large, offering an exceptional combination of performance cruising and luxurious comfort. Built in 2009 and commissioned in 2010, she benefits from numerous recent upgrades including new sails, rigging components, electronics, and full coding for commercial charter (8 persons). Lightly chartered (skippered charter only) and meticulously maintained by her professional owners since 2020, this vessel is turnkey ready for bluewater adventures or luxury charter operations.

Currently based in Gibraltar, she represents one of the most complete and upgraded examples on the market today.

Location

Area: Gibraltar

Country: United Kingdom

Boat Details

Price: £ 175,000 TAX PAID

Year Built: 2010

Boat Model / Make: 485 Grand Large

Boat Builders: Dufour Yachts

LOA (metres): 14.4m

LWL (Length Water Line): 13m

Beam: 4.7m

Displacement: 15,100kg

Draft: 2.25m

Hull Material: GRP

Engine/Fuel Type: VOLVO PENTA D2

Engine HP: 75hp

Engine Hours: 1080

Max Speed: 7.5kts

Cruising Speed: 6.5kts

Fuel Capacity: 250 litres

Water Capacity: 992 litres

Holding Tank: 100 litres

Specs, Equipment and Information

Construction

Builder: Dufour Yachts
Hull Material: White GRP
Deck: GRP with laid teak
Keel: Fin with bulb, steel (non-encapsulated)
Topsides: Polished May 2025
Teak Deck: Treated with Semco

Navigation & Electronics

Autopilot: Raymarine S7002
Radar/Chartplotters:
Raymarine E120 (main)
2 x Raymarine E80 units
Wind/Depth/Log: Raymarine
AIS: Integrated with chartplotter
Compass: Suunto
VHF: Raymarine
Radar Reflector: See Me Enhanced
Communications: Iridium phone (not tested)

Deck Equipment

Anchor: 30kg Delta with new 12mm chain (2023)
Windlass: Quick electric with remote
Sprayhood: New 2021, windows replaced 2025
Bimini: New 2021
Sun Covers: Boom, wheel, winch, hatch & table covers (all new 2021–2024, Sunbrella grey)
Cockpit Cushions: Plus 2 large Sunbrella bean bags
Cockpit Table: Covered
Dinghy: Wetline inflatable
Outboard: Mariner 3.3hp

Sails & Rigging

Rig Type: Fractional sloop
Rig Manufacturer: Sparcraft (2009)
Standing Rigging: Stainless steel wire, forestay new 2021
Running Rigging: Replaced as necessary
Genoa: Elvstrom Dacron with new UV strip (2021)
Main Sail: Amri with 2 reefs (new 2021)
Cruising Chute: Kemp, new 2023 with Profurl furler (2024)
Storm Gib: Included

Engine & Tankage

Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75F, 75hp (2009)
Engine Hours: Approx. 1,080 (Last service October 2024)
Recent Upgrades:
New turbo, stainless exhaust elbow, raw water pump (2023)
Propeller: Volvo 4-blade folding
Gearbox/Stern Gear: Volvo Saildrive, seal replaced 2021
Generator: Paguro 4.4KVA – approx. 579 hours
Fuel Capacity: 250L
Water Capacity: 992L (2 plastic tanks)
Holding Tank: 50L

Stern Gear & Propulsion

Propulsion: Saildrive with 4-blade folding prop
Gland/Seal: Replaced 2021
Fuel Polisher: Installed
Antifouling: 2 coats Seajet Shogun (May 2025)
Anodes: Replaced May 2025

Systems

Power Management:
Studer Extender Inverter/Charger (Shore Power)
4 x 140Ah 12V AGM house batteries (2024)
1 x 130Ah 12V start battery (2019)
2 x 50Ah 12V bow thruster batteries (2019)
12VDC to 24VDC charger (2020)
Watermaker: Desalinator D60 (not tested)
Microwave
Galley Appliances:
Eno 3-burner gas cooker (new 2021)
Isotherm 12V fridge & freezer
Frigoboat fridge (new 2023)

Accommodation

Layout: 3 cabins + saloon
Master Cabin: Spacious forward cabin
Heads: 3 Jabsco (1 electric conversion) with showers
Saloon: Comfortable seating and dining area
Galley: Fully equipped, port side L-shaped
Interior Finish: Quality joinery and fittings throughout

Safety Equipment

Liferaft: Seasafe 8-man (serviced, next due 2026)
Life Jackets: 10
Life Rings: 2
Danbuoy: 1
Flares: In date until 2026/27
Alarms: CO2, gas, carbon monoxide & smoke
Additional Notes

Fully equipped to meet commercial coding requirements + extras

Ownership: Professionally maintained since 2020
Charter Use: Lightly chartered by owner/skipper
Lift-out (May 2025):
5-year coding survey renewal
Antifouling & new anodes
Polished topsides

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.