Dufour 405 Grand Large

Dufour Yachts

Overview

Price

£120,000 inc.

Year Built

2010

Model

405 Grand Large

Length

12.17

Berths

8

Lying

Southampton, UK

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Specification

Name

Dufour Yachts

Model

405 Grand Large

Builder

Dufour Yachts

Designer

Umberto Felci

Hull Material

GRP

Beam (m)

3.98

Draft (m)

2.03

Displacement (kg)

8990

Engine

VOLVO D2

Engine HP

40

Engine Hours

901

Cabins

3

Berths

8

Overview

Design and Recognition

The Dufour 405 Grand Large was conceived to deliver maximum comfort and security under sail, combined with clean deck layouts and elegant, modern lines. In 2010, she was awarded European Yacht of the Year in the family cruising category, recognised for combining strong sailing performance with a generous cockpit and a spacious, practical interior.

Sailing and Deck Layout

Under sail, the Dufour 405 is easy to handle and well balanced. ‘Jelly Bean’ is fitted with a fully battened mainsail, furling jib, and a furling Code 0, offering flexibility across a wide range of conditions. Importantly, all lines are led aft to the cockpit, which makes short-handed sailing straightforward and relaxed.

Accommodation and Interior

Below deck, the yacht features the preferred three-cabin layout. This includes day heads aft and an en-suite heads for the forward owner’s cabin, creating a practical and comfortable arrangement for family cruising or guests. The interior is bright, well proportioned, and designed for extended time aboard.

Ownership and Maintenance

‘Jelly Bean’ has been in current ownership for over ten years and has clearly been well cared for throughout. During this time, the yacht has benefited from consistent maintenance and sensible upgrades. Standing rigging was replaced in 2022, machinery has been regularly serviced, and the saildrive diaphragm was replaced in 2025. As a result, she presents as a well-sorted and reliable cruising yacht.

Condition and Readiness

Overall, this Dufour 405 is offered in turnkey, sail-away condition. Because the key maintenance items are already completed, she represents a straightforward ownership proposition for her next owners.

Location and Viewing

The yacht is currently afloat in her marina berth at Mercury Marina and available for viewing by appointment.

Please contact our Falmouth office on 01326 313413 for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Equipment and Information

Construction

CE category A for 8 persons
Hand laid GRP hull in white
GRP deck in white with balsa core using infusion process
Deep fin cast iron keel with stainless backing plate
Semi elliptical spade rudder
Solid stainless rudder stock
Hull blasted and new epoxy coating 2020
Anode change and antifouled 2025
Twin helm stations
Teak laid cockpit and side decks
Extended cockpit enclosure 2014
3 cabin interior with owners cabin forward
2 heads

On Deck

Double bow roller
Quick windlass – 1000 w
Galvanised CQR anchor and chain
Deep self draining anchor locker
Stainless push pit / pull pit
Cockpit enclosure with extended housing – 2014
Original bimini as spare
Drop down swim platform
Storage for liferaft in between helm stations
Folding cockpit table
Full depth storage under helm seating
Gas locker
2 x shallow deck lockers under cockpit seating
Throttle controls and bow thruster controls at starboard helm
Covers for helms and cockpit table
9 clutches on coach roof
Two x 40 ST halyard winches on coachroof
Two x 46 ST primary winches

Sails & Rigging

Standing rigging renewed 2022
Anodised aluminium mast – deck stepped
Double swept back spreaders
Solid boom vang
Slab reefed mainsail with battens, lazy jacks and stack pack
Single line reefing to 2 reefs
Adjustable mainsheet track forward of sprayhood
Facnor LS180 genoa furler
Selden code O riggingFurling jib – Kemp Sails – 2015
Furling genoa – Dufour – 2010 – 5 years use
Main sail #1 – Dufour 2010
Main sail #2 – Dufour 2015
Code zero – Kemp sails – 2015

Engineering

Volvo D2 40HP – circa 900 hours
Regularly professionally serviced
Heat exchanger acid flushed 2025
Sail drive to 2 bladed folding propeller with rope cutter
Sail drive seal replaced 2025
Alternator with battery isolator
200 l fuel tank with gauge on electrical switchboard
Retractable Side power bow thruster SR80/185 – 2014

Navigation

Raymarine hybrid touch – cockpit table

Starboard Helm
Raymarine ST60+ wind display
Raymarine i50 depth/speed log
Suunto compass
Raymarine ST6002 auto pilot

Port Helm
Raymarine ST60+ wind display
Raymarine i50 depth/speed log
Suunto compass

Raymarine hybrid touch at chart table
Icom VHF
Navigation lights

Electrical

12V DC system. Switchboard with circuit breakers, voltmeter, 12V outlet.
1 x engine battery – 2020
2 x 110 Ah service batteries – 2024
Bow thruster battery BT slim 4.2 – 2023
Charging via alternator/shore power
Cristec battery charger
Galvanic battery isolator – 2018

Interior

8 berths over 3 cabins plus saloon
2 heads
Webasto heating throughout – 2014
Joinery in Moabi Mahogony
Flooring in solid Moabi
Port lights giving extra light to saloon and cabins
Deck hatches with blackout and fly blinds
Pressurised hot and cold water to galley and both headsSaloon
U Shaped seating to port
Upgraded folding saloon table – original available if required
Storage under bench seating midships
Upholstery in creamGalley
Longitudinal shaped galley
Worktops in Corian®, Double stainless steel sink
Chrome plated brass mixer tap for pressurised water
Two burner cooker with oven and grill on gimbals
12V electric refrigerator unit (180 litres) with both frontal and top opening
Wine bottle storage under floor boardsChart table
Forward facing aft of galley to starboard
Lifting chart table
12 v control panel
Storage lockers and storage under seatingHeads
Large heads to port with jabsco electric flush 2017
Separate shower
Holding tank
Forward heads en suite for master cabin
Manual jabsco flush

Cabins
2 x double berths aft with hanging storage
Technical area with battery storage beside starboard aft berth
Large island berth forward (approximately 195cm) with hanging storage
Reading lights

Broker's Comments

This is a boat that feels properly lived with rather than simply owned. ‘Jelly Bean’ has clearly been enjoyed over a long period, and the condition reflects steady, thoughtful care rather than rushed upgrades. The sailing setup is particularly appealing, everything falls easily to hand, which makes her feel calm and manageable even when sailing short-handed. She’s not trying to be flashy or over-specified; instead, she offers exactly what most cruising sailors actually want. For anyone looking for a proven, comfortable family cruiser with a strong ownership history, this Dufour 405 makes a lot of sense.

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.

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