The Dufour 485 Grand Large is a benchmark in performance cruising- a yacht that seamlessly merges ocean-going capability with sophisticated onboard comfort. This 2010 example (built 2009, commissioned 2010) has been maintained to the highest standards and extensively upgraded, presenting one of the most complete and turn-key offerings on the market.
Professionally cared for and lightly used under skippered charter, she has benefited from recent refits including new sails, standing rigging updates, upgraded electronics, and comprehensive servicing throughout. Fully coded for commercial charter (8-person category), she’s equally ready for private bluewater cruising or boutique charter operations.
Below deck, the 3-cabin layout offers refined comfort with premium joinery, a bright saloon, and a fully equipped L-shaped galley. The forward master suite provides a level of space and finish rarely found in yachts of this class, complemented by two well-appointed aft cabins and three heads.
Powered by a Volvo Penta D2-75F with low hours and paired with a reliable Paguro generator, this yacht is self-sufficient for extended passages. Her fractional Sparcraft rig and high-quality sail inventory including a new Amri mainsail, Elvstrom genoa, and Kemp cruising chute deliver balanced and effortless sailing performance.
Currently lying in Gibraltar, this Dufour 485 Grand Large stands out as an exceptional, turn-key yacht ready to sail anywhere tomorrow.
Construction
Builder: Dufour Yachts
- Hull Material: White GRP
- Deck: GRP with laid teak
- Keel: Fin with bulb, steel (non-encapsulated)
- Topsides: Polished May 2025
- Teak Deck: Treated with Semco
Navigation & Electronics
Autopilot: Raymarine S7002
- Radar/Chartplotters:
- Raymarine E120 (main)
- 2 x Raymarine E80 units
- Wind/Depth/Log: Raymarine
- AIS: Integrated with chartplotter
- Compass: Suunto
- VHF: Raymarine
- Radar Reflector: See Me Enhanced
- Communications: Iridium phone (not tested)
Deck Equipment
Anchor: 30kg Delta with new 12mm chain (2023)
- Windlass: Quick electric with remote
- Sprayhood: New 2021, windows replaced 2025
- Bimini: New 2021
- Sun Covers: Boom, wheel, winch, hatch & table covers (all new 2021–2024, Sunbrella grey)
- Cockpit Cushions: Plus 2 large Sunbrella bean bags
- Cockpit Table: Covered
- Dinghy: Wetline inflatable
- Outboard: Mariner 3.3hp
Sails & Rigging
Rig Type: Fractional sloop
- Rig Manufacturer: Sparcraft (2009)
- Standing Rigging: Stainless steel wire, forestay new 2021
- Running Rigging: Replaced as necessary
- Genoa: Elvstrom Dacron with new UV strip (2021)
- Main Sail: Amri with 2 reefs (new 2021)
- Cruising Chute: Kemp, new 2023 with Profurl furler (2024)
- Storm Jib: Included
Engine & Tankage
Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75F, 75hp (2009)
- Engine Hours: Approx. 1,080 (Last service October 2024)
- Recent Upgrades:
- New turbo, stainless exhaust elbow, raw water pump (2023)
- Propeller: Volvo 4-blade folding
- Gearbox/Stern Gear: Volvo Saildrive, seal replaced 2021
- Generator: Paguro 4.4KVA – approx. 579 hours
- Fuel Capacity: 250L
- Water Capacity: 992L (2 plastic tanks)
- Holding Tank: 50L
Stern Gear & Propulsion
Propulsion: Saildrive with 4-blade folding prop
- Gland/Seal: Replaced 2021
- Fuel Polisher: Installed
- Antifouling: 2 coats Seajet Shogun (May 2025)
- Anodes: Replaced May 2025
Systems
Power Management:
- Studer Extender Inverter/Charger (Shore Power)
- 4 x 140Ah 12V AGM house batteries (2024)
- 1 x 130Ah 12V start battery (2019)
- 2 x 50Ah 12V bow thruster batteries (2019)
- 12VDC to 24VDC charger (2020)
- Watermaker: Desalinator D60 (not tested)
- Microwave
- Galley Appliances:
- Eno 3-burner gas cooker (new 2021)
- Isotherm 12V fridge & freezer
- Frigoboat fridge (new 2023)
Accommodation
Layout: 3 cabins + saloon
- Master Cabin: Spacious forward cabin
- Heads: 3 Jabsco (1 electric conversion) with showers
- Saloon: Comfortable seating and dining area
- Galley: Fully equipped, port side L-shaped
Interior Finish: Quality joinery and fittings throughout
Safety Equipment
Liferaft: Seasafe 8-man (serviced, next due 2026)
- Life Jackets: 10
- Life Rings: 2
- Danbuoy: 1
- Flares: In date until 2026/27
- Alarms: CO2, gas, carbon monoxide & smoke
Additional Notes
Fully equipped to meet commercial coding requirements + extras
- Ownership: Professionally maintained since 2020
- Charter Use: Lightly chartered by owner/skipper
- Lift-out (May 2025):
- 5-year coding survey renewal
- Antifouling & new anodes
- Polished topsides