Dufour 385 Grand Large

FOR SALE: Dufour 385 Grand Large (2008) – Exceptionally Well‑Maintained, Only Two Owners, Never Chartered

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained Dufour 385 Grand Large, model year 2008, celebrated for its balance of performance, comfort, and timeless French design. The yacht has had only two private owners since new, with the current owner caring for it since 2010. It has never been chartered, ensuring gentle use and consistent, attentive maintenance.

This model is widely appreciated for its spacious layout, solid construction, and enjoyable sailing characteristics — ideal for family cruising, coastal adventures, and longer passages.

This yacht stands out for its exceptional care and condition:

• Interior woodwork and upholstery in excellent shape
• Hull, deck, and cockpit maintained to a high standard
• Strong and modern sail wardrobe
• Clean, dry, and well‑kept cabins
• Regularly serviced engine and onboard systems
• Privately owned and never chartered
• Teak deck in very good condition
• Complementary equipment suitable for long sailing or club racing

Key Specifications

• Model: Dufour 385 Grand Large
• Year: 2008
• Length: 11.72 m
• Beam: 3.93 m
• Draft: approx. 1.90 m
• Engine: Volvo Penta
• Cabins: 3
• Berths: 6–8
• Heads: 1 or 2
• Owners: 2 since new (current owner since 2010)
• Never chartered

General Condition

This yacht stands out for its exceptional care and condition:

• Interior woodwork and upholstery in excellent shape
• Clean, dry, and well‑kept cabins
• Regularly serviced engine and systems
• Hull, deck, and cockpit maintained to a high standard
• Privately owned and never chartered

Sails & Rigging

A strong and modern sail wardrobe, ideal for both cruising and performance‑oriented sailing:

• Mainsail – WB Sails Stress Cut (2022)
• Genoa – WB Sails Stress Cut (2023)
• Code 0 – WB Sails Aramid (2018)
• Spinnaker – little used
• Asymmetric Spinnaker – Quantum Sails (2004), little used
• Furling genoa system
• Fully battened mainsail with lazy bag
• Double spreader mast
• Stainless steel standing rigging

Deck & Equipment

• Teak‑laid deck — elegant, durable, and highly desirable
• Electric anchor windlass both forward and aft. Aft windlass equipped with wireless remote control
• Tarpaulin (tarpentine) and aluminium winter storage structure from NOA — robust, reusable, and ideal for Scandinavian winters
• Large cockpit with twin steering wheels
• Teak‑laid cockpit seats and bathing platform
• Spacious side decks for safe movement
• Swim ladder and stern shower

Navigation & Electronics

• Raymarine Axiom 9 multifunction chart plotter
• Raymarine EV‑1 autopilot system — precise and reliable steering
• AIS transceiver (transmitting AIS) — enhanced safety and visibility
• Original Raymarine log, depth, and wind instruments
• Three Garmin mast displays — excellent visibility for performance sailing
• Compass

Interior & Comfort

• 3‑cabin layout with spacious saloon
• Large L‑shaped galley with stove, oven, and fridge
• Generous storage throughout
• Comfortable saloon seating with dining table
• Warm mahogany interior finish
• Heating system (if installed)

Engine & Systems

• Volvo Penta inboard diesel
• 160Ah LiFePO₄ domestic batteries — lightweight, long‑life, high‑performance
• Solar panels, 240W total output — ideal for extended cruising and energy independence
• Hot water system
• Shore power with battery charger
• Freshwater system with large tank capacity