Dufour 500 (sailboat) for sale

Dufour 500 at a glance

On offer is this Dufour 500 from 2015, a boat in the category sailing yacht. Length overall is 14.60 m, beam 4.74 m. It draws 2.30 m. There are 5 cabins on board. 10 people can sleep on board. There is also 1 toilet. It is powered by a single Volvo Penta D2-75 F engine with 75 hp. It runs on diesel. Engine hours: ca. 4,500. The hull is made of GRP/polyester. The equipment includes, among other things: compass, air conditioning, oven, bimini top, life raft, cockpit table. The sail wardrobe includes: gennaker, spinnaker. You can view it in France (Lorient). Flag: France. Condition according to the seller: good. The asking price is € 229,000 (VAT incl.); the seller is XBOAT.

Buy Dufour 500 - equipment sailing yacht - sailboat for sale

Navigation
compass, echo sounder, GPS, VHF radio

Technical equipment
air conditioning, electric bow anchor windlass, generator, bow thruster

Safety
life raft

Deck equipment
bimini top, gangway, sprayhood

Interior equipment
oven, electric refrigerator

Sails
gennaker, spinnaker

Persennings
cockpit cover

Other equipment
cockpit table, watermaker

Other information
⚓️ DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE – 2015 – 5 CABIN VERSION – SPACE AND ELEGANCE IN CRUISING
Discover this DUFOUR 500 Grand Large from 2015, an exceptional sailboat designed for the great voyage and designed to accommodate family and crew in absolute comfort. This rare model in its 5-cabin version with 3 bathrooms, 2 of which with WC, offers an impressive living space and ideal modularity for offshore cruising or premium rentals.
Design & Hull:
Signed by Felci Yacht Design, the DUFOUR 500 GL seduces with its fluid line, its straight bow and its clear deck. Its marked chine reinforces stability and maximizes interior volume, without compromising performance under sail.
Deck & cockpit plan:
The vast cockpit, entirely dedicated to conviviality and maneuvering, has a double steering wheel, a folding cockpit table and a smooth circulation plan. The tilting transom becomes a generous bathing area, perfect for swimming or tendering.
Interior – 5 cabin version:
This DUFOUR 500 GL impresses with the intelligence of its layout:
• 5 real double cabins,
• 3 bathrooms, separate shower,
• 2 WCs, for excellent management of comfort on board,
• A bright square with U-shaped benches, ultra-equipped L-shaped kitchen, and plenty of storage space.
Performance & equipment:
Easy to maneuver with a short crew thanks to its head rigging and well-positioned winches, the DUFOUR 500 GL ensures fast and safe navigation. It is equipped for long-distance cruising with a powerful engine, complete electronics, an electric windlass, and often a powerful set of sails.
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✅ THE ADVANTAGES OF THE DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5 cabin version – ideal for a large family or charter activity
• 3 bathrooms + 2 WCs – rare and sought after
• High-end comfort & Dufour finishes
• Generous volumes & smooth circulation
• Very good behavior under sail
• Elegant and contemporary design

✅ MAJOR TECHNICAL UPDATES AND MAINTENANCE
The owner has invested significantly in the monitoring and reliability of the sailboat, with the following interventions carried out recently:
• Removal and replacement of rudder rings
• Replacement of all valves and through-hull fittings with high-end polymer models (anti-corrosion)
• Complete dismasting, mast inspection,
o Replacement of the prop,
o Masthead sheaves replaced,
o Spreader bars changed,
o Mullet snitch replaced by a reinforced and adapted version,
o New mainsail halyards
• New PROFURL C430 reel – high quality
• Set of sails Mainsail, genoa, spinnaker and gennaker from 2022.
• Retractable bow thruster replaced in 03/2026
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⚙️ ENGINE & SYSTEMS
• VOLVO D2-75F engine – 4300 h – updated Volvo protocols
• Overhaul of the air conditioning pump
• Complete overhaul of the bow thruster, with replacement of the control box
• 6 kW generator
• Schenker ZEN 50 L/h watermaker – 12 V – installed in 2022
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✅ ELECTRICAL & ENERGY SYSTEM
• 6 batteries on board:
o 2 dedicated batteries for windlass and bow thruster
o 1 engine battery
o 3 service batteries
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⛵ CONFIGURATION & COMFORT ON BOARD
• 5 double cabins with 2022 bedding, 3 bathrooms, 2 WCs
• Bright square with L-shaped kitchen and plenty of storage space
• XXL cockpit with double steering wheel, folding table
• Convertible rear deck for swimming
• Exceptional interior volume
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⛵ ANNEXED EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
• Plastimo dinghy inflatable bottom (2025)
• 10-person life raft – category 2 – new 2025
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⚓ MANAGEMENT & PORT PLACE
This DUFOUR 500 GL is offered with the possibility of taking back its berth and its current management-rental contract. An ideal setting to combine private use and profitability.
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✅ THE ADVANTAGES OF DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5 cabin version – spacious, friendly and versatile
• Rigorous maintenance, reliable sailboat for the open sea
• Recent and quality equipment
• Rental management in place + berth possible
• Ideal long cruise or mixed private/pro program
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⛵ Contact us for the complete file, detailed photos and organize a visit aboard this DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ready to weigh anchor.