2005 Dufour 385 Grand Large
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Description
Dufour 385 Grand Large for Sale – 40th Anniversary Edition with Upgraded Engine and Renovated Interior
This Dufour 385 Grand Large for sale is the 40th Anniversary Edition—celebrating French design and sailing performance in a refined cruising yacht. Whether you're coastal cruising or heading off on longer passages, she strikes a perfect balance between style, handling, and comfort.
She features a white GRP hull and deck with classic Dufour lines, dual helm stations, a sugar scoop transom, and a teak-laid cockpit for that premium finish. Her fin keel with bulb provides excellent stability, making her a joy to helm in all conditions.
Powered by a Volvo Penta D2-40F (installed 2019) with saildrive, she’s reliable and efficient under power. Onboard electrics include both 12v and 220v systems, supported by two 100Ah domestic batteries, a 75Ah engine battery, and a portable Honda 1000 generator—ideal for life afloat. The rig features a double spreader aluminium mast, original stainless-steel rigging, and a sail wardrobe including a fully battened mainsail, genoa, and staysail. Sail handling is effortless thanks to two electric 44ST primaries and two 30ST halyard winches.
Inside, this 2-cabin version sleeps four in comfort. The forward cabin has a generous double berth, while the aft cabin offers additional space for guests or family. The interior has been recently renovated and now features stylish blue Alcantara upholstery. The saloon includes U-shaped seating, a linear galley with a gas cooker, fridge, and stainless-steel sink—everything you need for extended cruising.
On deck, a folding teak cockpit table, sprayhood, and full Raymarine navigation suite enhance the sailing experience. She also comes with a tender, ensuring you’re ready for every stop along the way.
Interested in this Dufour 385 Grand Large for sale? Contact Williams & Smithells International to arrange a viewing or request full details.
Construction
White GRP deck with integrated non-slip
White GRP superstructure
Sugar scoop transom
Fin Keel with bulb
Aft, teak laid cockpit
Dual helm
Single blade rudder
Machinery
Volvo Penta D2-40F 40hp (2019)
Approx. 900 hours
Volvo saildrive
Honda 1000 generator
Electrics
12v and 220v Onboard voltage
2 x 100Ah Domestic batteries
75ah Engine batteries
Battery charger
12/220v Inverter
Tankage
439ltrs Water capacity
159ltrs Fuel capacity
Accommodation
Sleeps 4 in 2 cabins (owners version)
Forward master cabin with double berth offset to starboard
Saloon with U-shaped seating/dining to starboard
Linear galley to port
Navigation station to starboard
Saloon heads with shower to port
Aft cabin with double berth to starboard
Medium interior joinery
Fully renovated Alcantara interior coverings (blue)
Domestic
Gas cooker with 2 burns and overn
Electric fridge
Quick calorifier (2022)
Double stainless steel sink
Mixer tap
Pots pan and cooking utensils
Cutlery and crockery
Full bed and bath linens
Deck
Electric windlass
20kg Delta anchor with 50m chain
2 x Spare anchors
Various mooring lines
9 x Fenders
Folding teak cockpit table
Sprayhood with back cover
Navigation
Raymarine Autohelm Autopilot
Raymarine Autopilot Tri-data
Raymarine GPS Plotter 2023
Portable Cobra Marine VHF
Tenders
Kapa 2.40mt tender (2018)
Honda 3.2 Hp outboard motor
Safety
4 Person hardshell Arimar liferaft 2018 (to be revised)
4 x Lifejackets
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Rig & Sails
Double-spreader Aluminium Soroniap mast
Stainless steel standing rigging (original)
White fully battened mainsail
White genoa on Facor furler
White staysail on Facor furler
2 x Electric 44ST Primary winches
2 x 30ST Halyard winches
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