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 ultimate comfort. This rare 5-cabin version with 3 heads, including 2 with toilets, offers an impressive living space and ideal modularity for offshore cruising or premium chartering.
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 reinforces stability and maximizes interior volume without compromising sailing performance.
Deck Layout & Cockpit:
The spacious cockpit is fully dedicated to conviviality and maneuvering, featuring a double steering wheel, a folding cockpit table, and a smooth circulation plan. The transom converts into a generous swim platform, perfect for swimming or tender launching.
Interior – 5 Cabin Version:
This DUFOUR 500 GL impresses with its intelligent layout:
• 5 true double cabins,
• 3 heads with separate showers,
• 2 toilets, for excellent onboard comfort management,
• 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 head rig and well-positioned winches, the DUFOUR 500 GL ensures fast and safe navigation. It is equipped for long cruising with a powerful engine, complete electronics, an electric windlass, and often a set of high-performance sails.
✅ 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 & smooth circulation
• Excellent sailing behavior
• Elegant and contemporary design
✅ MAINTENANCE AND MAJOR TECHNICAL UPDATES
The owner has significantly invested in the upkeep and reliability of the sailboat, with the following recent interventions:
• Removal and replacement of rudder bearings
• Replacement of all valves and thru-hulls with high-end polymer models (anti-corrosion)
• Complete dismantling, inspection of the mast,
o Replacement of the forestay,
o Headstay fittings replaced,
o Spreader bars changed,
o Mule swivel replaced with a reinforced and adapted version,
o New mainsail halyards
• New PROFURL C430 furler – high quality
• Sail set: Mainsail, genoa, spinnaker, and gennaker from 2022.
⚙️ ENGINE & SYSTEMS
• VOLVO D2-75F engine – 4300 h – Volvo protocols updated
• Air conditioning pump revision
• Complete revision of the bow thruster, with replacement of the control box
• 6 kW generator
• Schenker ZEN 50 L/h desalinator – 12 V – installed in 2022
✅ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ENERGY
• 6 batteries on board:
o 2 dedicated batteries for windlass and bow thruster
o 1 engine battery
o 3 service batteries
⛵ 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
• Convertible aft platform for swimming
• Exceptional interior volume
⛵ ANNEAL EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
• Plastimo inflatable tender (2025)
• 10-person survival raft – category 2 – new 2025
⚓ 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.
✅ THE PLUSES OF THE DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5-cabin version – spacious, convivial, and versatile
• Rigorous maintenance, sailboat reliable for offshore
• Recent and high-quality equipment
• Management in place + possible berth
• Ideal for long cruising or mixed private/professional program
⛵ Contact us for the complete dossier, detailed photos, and to arrange a visit aboard this DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ready to set sail. More details and pictures on xboat.uk