2015 Dufour 500

This boat is a 3 Cabin/3 Head original Owner vessel that has always been in Fresh water and was moved to Florida last yr in anticipation of undertaking a Caribbean trip however plans have changed and circumstances now requite it be put up for sale.

Boat was NEVER Chartered, Has no insurance clams and has never been damaged and it very much "Turn Key" vessel and shows Pride of ownership.

With its low-slung profile, plumb bow, hard chine the Dufour Grand Large 500 has an eye catching profile w/ oversized fold down transom w/ built in swim ladder and teak decking offers easy access to water, dinghy and dock. 

This opens up to a twin helmed expansive cockpit with working sail handling space aft and lounging area seating (one side can be a sea berth and other offers double lounging area) just forward and the cockpit features a built in BBQ, sink and large cockpit table c/w fridge where captain, crew and guests can relax in a very comfortable and livable cockpit area. 

Flush decks add to this striking and eye-catching silhouette and the decks are lined with plenty of windows and portlights flooding the interior below with natural light.

Forward a recessed headsail furler with a retractable anchor roller with windlass and also a recessed anchor locker.

The Rig is 9/10 fractional deck stepped with double spreaders an owner installed Code Zero w/ a line furler and in-mast furling mainsail as well as an easy to manage 128 percent fractional headsail… make for an easy to handle sailplan.

Below decks are 3 cabins w/3 head with owner’s island berth w/ storage below, head and plenty of hanging and storage lockers.

Moving aft the lateral galley is just aft of owner’s main cabin with main cooking area is to port w/ fridge, food prep and storage area to Stb. with deep double sinks. Storage is impressive port and stbd.

Just aft is an enormous main seating area to port and additional seating to Stb. with a sizable nav station with storage also to stbd.

Aft are two guest cabins with showers 

Dockside the boat appears massive however on the water the boat is easy to manage with dual plotters at each helm, power winches as well as easy to handle fractional headsail and furling mainsail.

Boat has always been sailed on the Great Lakes and has only been in Florida for 1 month. 

Other obligations preclude the planned extended journey and the boat is up for sale.

Highlights:

• Code Zero 2023
• Upgraded motor 
• Shoal keel
• Retractable sprit and anchor roller
• Flush decks
• Furling main and headsails - Original
• Full Canvas - New 2017-18
• Bow thrustor
• Gen set - Approx 50 Hrs
• Water maker
• Built in BBQ
• Cockpit Table Sink
• Cockpit Fridge
• Full electronics including radar
• Arch with Solar panels and intergrated Dinghy davit
• Great Lakes Dinghy with 8Hp OB New 2022
• Main engine upgraded at factory and Low hrs
• Batteries replaced 2024: 3-4D AGM-House, Engine and Gen set and Thruster 
• A 2023 Ultra 35 kg SST anchor 200’ chain
• And backup anchor 100’ chain
• Custom Bedding and covers

BOAT IS LOCATED IN SOUTH EAST FLORIDA 

1mth in water FL and just launched March 24th for 2 week cruise.

Canadian Federally Registered Vessel

Canadian Duty Paid