DUFOUR 485

Dufour 485 Grand Large – 2007 – A true bluewater cruiser, prepared and maintained by sailors

An iconic model in the Dufour range, the 485 Grand Large is a large offshore cruising yacht that combines spaciousness, comfort, excellent sailing qualities, and ruggedness. This particular vessel has been in its current ownership since 2014 and has been used as a genuine long-distance cruiser by highly experienced owners.

This yacht has covered significant distances across diverse sailing grounds. From transatlantic crossings to Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, and Greece, its owners have taken it far and maintained it accordingly. It is a boat proven at sea, designed and equipped for serious sailing. It boasts an impressive maintenance history and has undergone extensive recent work.

A well-maintained vessel:

• Engine replaced in 2017
• Sail-drive replaced in 2024
• Standing rigging serviced in 2026
• Through-hull fittings replaced in 2026
• Teak deck refurbished in 2023
• Canvas/covers renewed in 2023
• Recent sails
• Recent batteries
• Comprehensive electronics and navigation equipment
• Sail inventory and equipment designed for offshore sailing

All of this makes it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a true bluewater cruiser.

This Dufour 485 has a history—and, above all, genuine offshore experience. In short, it is robust, seaworthy, easy to handle, well-equipped, and proven, making it equally capable of handling long-distance offshore voyages, coastal hops, or family cruising.