2023 Dufour 390 Grand Large

This 2023 Dufour 390 Grand Large 'Vulgarie Machin' is an excellent example of the next generation of Dufour sailboats, designed to deliver performance without sacrificing comfort or practicality for a vessel of this size. It features a well balanced hull for good control and steering, with solid sailing capabilities that don’t compromise on ease of movement or mooring. The spacious and well thought out cockpit with all lines lead to the cockpit ensures an enjoyable sail handling experience. The large rear transom door makes for an expansive swim platform and expland the already roomy cockpit while at anchor'Vulgarie Machin' arrived in December 2023 and after one partial chartering season, this 2023 model remains in excellent condition as you can see in the photos taken March 2025 on the listing. It’s available for sale back into the DYC charter fleet OR the vessel can leave its current charter fleet with some flexibility around existing bookings. Reach out today for an up to date schedule of bookings and or for more information on the programs offered by Dream Yacht Charters to have your asset work for you!Broker CommentsI took ‘Vulgarie Machin’ out for a sail to get the drone photos you see on the listing on March 23rd. I brought 2 good friends along for the ride. We were all thrilled to actually get out on a monohull  and do some ‘real sailing’ as most boats we have been sailing/working on lately have been catamarans. I love a good catamaran and they certainly have their purpose, but being raised on monohulls my whole life there is something about sailing up wind on one ear, holding the wheel and riding the gusts. Setting off from Hodges Creek to the Sir Francis Drake Channel, we were greeted with 15-18kts of breeze from the ESE, a typical tradewind for this time of year. We hoisted the mainsail with ease, unfurled the selftacking jib and we were off. Sailing about 45 degrees off the wind in some moderate seas, we were doing 6-7kts no problem. I let my friend, a bit of a novice sailor, take the forgiving helm and she had no problem holding a course and even throwing in a couple tacks with ease. The self tacking jib was great! We flew the drone and got some amazing photos and videos. I was even more impressed on the way back when the wind angle was above 100 degrees, the boat really lit up and I think we hit 9 kts on the way back to the marina. Never did the helm feel heavy. The sails were all very easy to handle. I did have to go up to the mast to release the tension from the topping lift at one point but other than that there was no reason other than unzipping the sail bag to leave the cockpit. We had a stop on the way in to test out the swim platform and was very impressed with the size of it. Down below, it is obvious that the Dufour team has put a lot of thought into the layout. Very spacious forward V-berth and ensuite head. Moving aft, the C-shaped settee to port and sofa to starboard with nav station that retracts to make it into a single berth. A giant table that folds up to make a great dining table that can accommodate 6 or more. Moving aft you have a nice galley with a generous top & front load fridge, double sink stove with cover for added counter top space and ample storage throughout. Basically identical aft cabins with large queen size berths and a good sized head to port. Also good access to the 50HP Volvo Penta under the companion way stairs and access from either aft cabin. Did I mention ICE COLD AC on the dock?? All in all, a great layout, functional, fun boat to get out and go sailing! InventoryDeck & HullConstructionHull: Hand-laminated in polyester/fiberglassGelcoat: NPG gelcoat with first mat impregnated with NPG resin, forming an optimum barrier against osmosisStructure: Hull bottom counter-molded, floors laminated into the hullDeck: Sandwich with injected PVC foam coreKeel: Shallow Cast Iron Keel - 5’9” DraftKeel Bolts: Stainless Steel with stainless backing-platesRudder: Semi-elliptical shape, filled with closed-cell epoxy foamDeckHand Rails: Solid wood handrails on coachroofFixed Toe Rails: 2, woodenNon-Slip Deck Surface: Non-slip structured deck surfaceWindlass: 12V/700W Lewmar with remote on bow and helm, including chain counterPrimary Anchor: Delta Type Anchor with approximately 200’ of galvanized chainAnchor Locker: Molded into the deck, self-draining with built-in windlass support and anchor chain eyebolt, lockable hatch coverBow Pulpit: Stainless Steel to port & StarboardBow Sprit: Molded Fiberglass W/ anchor roller and tang for downwind sail optionStern Pulpit (Port & Starboard) : Stainless Steel w/ Lifebuoy bracket, jackstaff bracket, and opening lifelinesStanchions: Stainless Steel w/ 2 rows of lifelinesMooring Cleats: (6) AluminumRubbing Strips: 6 stainless, on hull sheerlineHatch Cover: Polyester sliding hatch coverCockpitCockpit Table: With 2 wooden folding leavesSafety Harness D-Rings: In cockpit floorCockpit Shower: Cold/hot waterCockpit Seats: Covered with teak, with storage beneath and latches with fixings for padlocksSpeakers: In cockpit for stereoOutboard Engine Bracket: On pushpitCockpit Portlight: For aft port and starboard cabinsSprayhood/Dodger: With handrailBimini: With LED lightGas Locker: Port aft lockerTransom Door/Swim Platform: w/ Built-in telescopic stainless bathing ladderShore Supply: Watertight socket in cockpitBathing Ladder: Telescopic stainless bathing ladderCockpit Floor: Non-slip polyester cockpit floor & Swim PlatformAccommodationsAir Conditioning: Ice Cold Dometic AC at the dock with shore powerBlinds: With mosquito netToilets: Electric toilet aft and forwardForward CabinBerth: Approximately 200 × 140 cmMattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable coverStorage: Ample storage (below berth, cubby-hole along side of hull, hanging locker with shelves, shoe locker in podium)Water Tank: Below berthAccess: To navigation instrument transducersAft HeadWC: Manual sea toiletWash-Basin: Wash-basin unit with basin in polyesterWater: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower headDrain: Direct, via an electric pumpCupboards: 1 high-level 1-door storage unit with mirrorMirror: Large mirrorVentilation: Via port-holeOther: Toilet roll holderSaloonSaloon Banquette: U-shaped banquette to starboardWine Storage: Wooden wine storage cellarSaloon Table: With two large folding leafs, Convertible into berth (Starboard)Saloon Cushions: Bonanza BeigeRetractable Nav Station: Retracts to make full length bunkCentral BanquetteStorage: Under settees, Cabinets above settees to port and starboard, in table and under floor boardsAft CabinsBerth: Approximately 194 × 140 cmMattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable coverFuel Tank: Beneath berth, starboard sideWater Tank: Beneath berth, port sideStorage:Storage at base of hanging locker with hinged lidDouble hanging locker with shelf and rail for coat hangersCubby-hole along hull liner with fiddleSteering Gear Access: Hinged removable cover in MoabiSoundproofing: Double bulkhead provides acoustic and thermal insulation from adjoining engine compartmentGalleyCountertop: L-shaped Corian synthetic resin countertop with wooden fiddleSink: Stainless, twin bowls with Corian covers, one of which can be used as a chopping boardWater: Hot and cold pumped water with chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tapStove: ENO 2-burner stove with oven on gimbals, with removable folding protective cover in CorianCookware Storage: Dowels to retain crockery when heelingRefrigerator: Front and top-load 12V refrigeratorWaste Bin: Under sinkGalley Essentials: Plates, cups, bowls, pots, pans, cutlery, etc.Mechanical EquipmentEngine: Volvo Penta D250F (excellent condition)Horsepower: 50 hp (22 kW)Engine Hours: 865 hrs (as of March 4th, 2025)Drive Type: Sail-driveEngine Control: Engine controls and control panel at starboard helmCooling System: Heat exchanger, anti-siphon valveVentilation: Ventilation with 2 natural inlets and electric mechanical extractAccess: Access to the engine from front and both sides, depending on versionPropeller: Twin blade, fixedRigging and SailsSailsMainsail: 2 wide reef strips, with battens and bagJib: Furling, self-tacking jib with UV-protectionRigging EquipmentMast: Anodized aluminum with 2 levels of swept spreadersRig: Sloop, 9/10 fractionalMast Stepping: On deckShroud Chain-Plates: Single chainplate for cap shrouds and lower shroudsBackstay Chainplates: (2)Standing Rigging: Continuous in stainless single-strand cable, chrome-plated bronze rigging screws, comprising: forestay, twin backstay, intermediate, and lower shroudsRunning Rigging: Pre-stretched textile, including: main and genoa halyards, boom topping lift, main and jib sheets, 2 continuous reef lines, leech tensioner, furling line, downhaul tackleBoom: Anodized aluminum fitted with 2 continuous reefersBoom Vang: ManualLazy-Bag + Lazy-JacksMainsheet Track: On coachroofLights on Mast: Navigation, anchor, and masthead lightsFurler: Facnor LS165 jib roller furlerSelf-Tacking Jib Track: With carWinches: (2) Lewmar 40 halyard winches on cabintopJam Cleats: 2 rows of jamcleats port/starboard level with the companionway (6 each side)Furler Line Jamcleat: Aft end of starboard sidedeckNavigation & ElectronicsChartplotter: 10” Raymarine touchscreen chartplotter (center in cockpit table)Sensors: Raymarine loch speedo wind sensor + multifunction display (starboard helm)Autopilot: Rotative drive, 70s display (starboard helm)AIS: AIS 700 transceiverVHF Radio: Raymarine VHF radio with loudspeaker in cockpitCompass: Plastimo compass (port helm)Stereo: Fusion MS-RA70N stereo with Bluetooth, speakers in cockpit and saloonElectrical EquipmentShore Power: (2) 110V / 30 Amp shore power (One for charger, one for Air Conditioning) 110V US Spec Outlets: In cabins and saloonInverter: Victron Phoenix 12/250 inverterCharger: Victron Blue Smart Charger 12V/30Amp, 3 output with BluetoothWater Heater: 40L (10.57 US gallons)Air Conditioning: Dometic AC unit (saloon and forward cabin only)Tender w/ Outboard: Details to be confirmedSafety EquipmentBilge Pumps: Automatic bilge pump and manual bilge pumpFirst Aid KitLife Rings: (2) Throwable life ringsEmergency Tiller: Head of rudder stock beneath helmsman’s floor for fitting the emergency tillerLife Jackets