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 model in its 5-cabin version with 3 heads, including 2 with WC, offers an impressive living space and ideal modularity for offshore cruising or premium charter.
Design & Hull:
Signed by Felci Yacht Design, the DUFOUR 500 GL seduces with its fluid line, straight stem, and clear deck. Its marked bilge strengthens stability and maximizes interior volume without compromising sailing performance.
Deck Plan & 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 becomes 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 WC, for excellent comfort management on board,
• A bright saloon with U-shaped settees, a fully equipped L-shaped kitchen, and numerous storage spaces.
Performance & Equipment:
Easy to maneuver 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.
✅ THE ADVANTAGES OF THE DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5-cabin version – ideal for large families or charter activity
• 3 heads + 2 WC – rare and sought after
• High-end comfort & Dufour finishes
• Generous volumes & fluid circulation
• Very good behavior under sail
• Elegant and contemporary design
✅ MAINTENANCE AND MAJOR TECHNICAL UPDATES
The owner has significantly invested in the follow-up and reliability of the sailboat, with the following recent interventions:
• Removal and replacement of the rudder bushings
• Replacement of all valves and hull fittings with high-end polymer models (anti-corrosion)
• Complete unstepping, control of the mast,
o Replacement of the forestay,
o Replacement of the headstay fittings,
o Replacement of the spreader bars,
o Replacement of the mule with a reinforced and adapted version,
o New mainsail halyards
• New PROFURL C430 furler – high quality
• Set of sails: mainsail, genoa, spinnaker, and gennaker from 2022.
⚙️ ENGINE & SYSTEMS
• VOLVO D2-75F engine – 4300 h – updated Volvo protocols
• Revision of the air conditioning pump
• 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 batteries dedicated to the windlass and bow thruster
o 1 engine battery
o 3 service batteries
⛵ CONFIGURATION & ONBOARD COMFORT
• 5 double cabins with 2022 bedding, 3 heads, 2 WC
• Bright saloon with L-shaped kitchen and numerous storage spaces
• XXL cockpit with double steering wheel, folding table
• Transformable aft platform for swimming
• Exceptional interior volume
⛵ ANNEAL EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
• Plastimo inflatable dinghy (2025)
• 10-person liferaft – category 2 – new 2025
⚓ MANAGEMENT & MARINA SLIP
This DUFOUR 500 GL is offered with the possibility of taking over its marina slip and current management-lease contract. An ideal framework to combine private use and profitability.
✅ THE PLUSES OF THE DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5-cabin version – spacious, convivial, and versatile
• Rigorous maintenance, sailboat made reliable for the open sea
• Recent and high-quality equipment
• Management lease in place + possible marina slip
• Ideal for long cruising or mixed private/pro program
⛵ Contact us for the complete file, detailed photos, and to arrange a visit aboard this DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ready to set sail. Mo