Dufour 485

Dufour 485 Grand Large – 2007 – A true cruising boat, maintained and prepared by sailors

An iconic model from the Dufour range, the 485 Grand Large is a large offshore cruising sailboat that combines volume, comfort, seaworthiness, and durability. This boat has been on the used market since 2014 and has been operated as a true cruising vessel by particularly experienced owners.

This sailboat has traveled extensively across many terrains. Transatlantic crossings, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, Greece… its owners took it far and kept it in excellent condition accordingly. A boat tested by the sea, designed and equipped for navigation. It has a particularly comprehensive maintenance history and numerous recent works.

A technically well-maintained boat:

• Engine replaced in 2017
• Sail-drive replaced in 2024
• Standing rigging revised in 2026
• Through-hull fittings replaced in 2026
• Teak deck redone in 2023
• Topsides refurbished in 2023
• Recent sails
• Recent batteries
• Very complete electronics and navigation equipment
• Sailmaking and equipment designed for offshore navigation

All of this makes a particularly attractive base for someone seeking a true cruising boat.

This Dufour 485 has a story, and above all a real experience at sea. To sum up, it is sturdy, seaworthy, easy to maneuver, well equipped, and proven — capable of supporting both long offshore cruising programs as well as coastal escapes and family cruises.