Dufour Yachts 412 (2016) For sale

This 2016 Dufour 412, bought new and operated by a renowned sailing school in Antibes, benefits from impeccable maintenance and exceptional technical follow-up. Between 2023 and 2025, it underwent a very important preventive maintenance, including a complete refit of the engine, a complete replacement of the standing rigging, a modernization of the electronics as well as numerous structural renovations.
Today, she is an extremely healthy, reliable sailboat ready to sail immediately, without any work to be done — ideal for a long-distance cruising project or a transatlantic race.
The boat offers a 3 double cabin configuration with a convertible saloon, a spacious and functional bathroom, as well as a warm interior typical of Dufour. All the inner cushions are new under covers, offering impeccable comfort. Ventilation and light are provided by numerous windows, including the one in the forward cabin that was recently replaced.
On the sailing side, this Dufour 412 is equipped with a complete and recent set of sails: full batten mainsail 2023, genoa 2023, asymmetrical spinnaker 2022 and breeze sail on jettisonable forestay. In 2024, the standing rigging, boom, spreaders, mullet forestay, forestay and genoa furler were completely replaced. The running rigging, perfectly maintained, is in excellent condition.
The 55 HP Volvo engine was completely overhauled and dismantled in 2023/2024, ensuring optimal reliability. The J-Prop Folding Three-Blade Propeller was overhauled at the factory in 2024. The boat also has a gantry equipped with solar panels, an AIS transmitter/receiver, new Raymarine I70 instruments (2023), and an electric windlass replaced in 2025.
The three service batteries were also changed in 2025, ensuring an ideal range for long-distance cruising.
In terms of safety and structure, many major works have been carried out: complete sanding of the hull and application of a hard die in 2024, replacement of the rudder rings, replacement of the through-hulls and valves (galley, bathroom and black water tank) between 2024 and 2025, change of the overhead (wind vane, anemometer, antenna), replacement of the water heater and fridge compressor, etc.
The live works are in perfect condition, the antifouling dates from June 2025 and the last full service was carried out in November 2025.
This Dufour 412 is therefore distinguished by a transparent, complete and rare maintenance history on the market. With its autonomy (200 L of fuel, 400 L of water), its recent sails, its new rigging, its modern electronics and its refurbished mechanics, it is ready for an immediate transatlantic race or a long cruise in complete serenity.