2006 Dufour 455 Grand Large – "Fortuna"
ONE OWNER FROM NEW
IMMACULATE CONDITION
We are delighted to present Fortuna, a superb one-owner example of the highly regarded Dufour 455 Grand Large – a capable, comfortable and beautifully appointed cruiser from the drawing board of Umberto Felci.
Built by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, the Grand Large series offers enhanced liveaboard comfort, a generous beam, and practical sailing characteristics ideal for extended family cruising. The 455 GL is a well-balanced vessel that blends Felci’s Italian flair for performance lines with purposeful cruising sensibility.
Highlights Include:
- Three double cabins, including a generous forward owner’s suite with en-suite heads
- Spacious cockpit with walk-through transom – perfect for Mediterranean cruising
- Volvo 75HP diesel engine (1,914 hours), professionally serviced annually
- In-mast furling mainsail, furling genoa and cruising chute
- Full suite of navigation electronics (Raymarine, original)
- Electric windlass, twin anchors and practical deck layout
- Zodiac dinghy with Suzuki 4HP outboard
- White upholstery, teak joinery, 6ft headroom throughout
- UK Sails (Main and Genoa replaced in approx. 2017)
Dufour 455 Grand Large Specification:
Hull & Deck:
LOA: 13.76m | Beam: 4.30m | Draft: 2.01m
Displacement: 10,426 kg | Ballast: 3,000 kg
Fin keel with bulb | Spade rudder
Walk-through transom | Teak-trimmed cockpit
Rig & Sails:
Fractional sloop rig | Aluminium spars
In-mast furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Cruising chute
4 x Harken self-tailing winches
Engine & Tankage:
Volvo Penta D2-75 | 75HP | Saildrive | 3-blade fixed prop
Fuel: 530L | Water: 250L
Plastic holding tank | Hot & cold pressurised water system
Electrics:
12V ship’s system | Shore power
3 switched batteries (new 2021)
Accommodation:
Below decks Fortuna impresses with her warm teak interior, bright and airy saloon, and sensible 3-cabin, 2-heads layout. The galley is fully equipped for serious cruising, and the cockpit table even includes an ice box – ideal for sundowners.
6 berths in 3 double cabins
2 heads (manual), each with shower and basin
Galley with 3-burner gas cooker, oven and grill
Double stainless-steel sink | Ample storage
White upholstery | TV | CD/Radio with cockpit speakers
Clock & barometer | Full set of galleyware
Navigation & Safety:
Compass, speed/depth/log, wind instruments
GPS, plotter, VHF, Navtex, autopilot
Electric windlass
Delta anchor (with chain & warp) + secondary Danforth
Liferaft | Bilge pumps | Gas detector | Navigation lights
Sprayhood | Bimini | Full cockpit cover
Fortuna has been cherished by her sole owner from new and presents in solid condition, ready for her next chapter. Whether you're planning coastal hops or bluewater adventures, this capable 45-footer offers proven design, generous space, and all the right cruising features.