Introducing Steel Away, a stunning 2023 Dufour 530 that captures the essence of modern cruising. Sleek, powerful, and beautifully outfitted, she delivers the perfect mix of performance under sail and refined comfort at anchor. Professionally maintained to the highest standard, she remains in immaculate condition and is equipped with premium upgrades that make her truly stand out in her class.
Designed with both sailors and guests in mind, the Dufour 530 offers an expansive cockpit with twin helms and a smart deck layout that makes shorthanded sailing effortless. Below deck, her contemporary interior blends style and practicality, with light finishes, generous living areas, and a versatile 4-cabin, 2-head layout that ensures everyone is comfortable on extended voyages.
Whether your dream is island-hopping in the Caribbean, embarking on longer blue-water passages, or continuing in boutique charter with professional care, Steel Away is already equipped for it all. From her brand-new generator to her comprehensive electronics suite, she is a turn-key opportunity for her next owner.
Highlights include:
Brand-new Northern Lights generator
Watermaker for extended cruising
Full air-conditioning throughout
Complete Raymarine electronics suite with AIS & radar
Expansive sail wardrobe including Elvstrøm in-mast furling main, furling genoa, and North Sails Helix self-furling headsail
Spacious 4-cabin, 2-head interior layout
Professionally managed and kept in pristine condition
Tender & outboard included
Preliminary photos shown. The yacht is currently in hurricane storage with her mast down. A complete photo portfolio will be available mid-October once she is relaunched and prepared for the season.
Additional Information
Accommodation
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Interior Comforts & Amenities
- Air conditioning: Dometic reversible units (saloon, forward cabin, aft cabin), (2) 12,000 BTU (1) 8,000 shore power 110V/220V or Northern Lights generator, AC pump with bleed valve
- Interior finish: “Europe Ambiance” – light oak, Corian ash concrete counters, laminated floorboards, Rabbani beige accents
- Cushions: Soft beige saloon upholstery
- Blinds: Venetian blinds in saloon and cabins; full blind/flyscreen sets for deck hatches
- Lighting: Ambient LED lighting in saloon and cabins, LED overhead lights, two LED reading lights with USB plugs in each cabin and saloon, plus two additional reading lights in each cabin and saloon
- Fans: 12V Caframo Sirocco fans throughout
- Saloon table: Electric square base with “luxury” square table, retracts electronically to form large berth/lounge area (no inserts)
- Wine cellar: Wooden
- TV: Retractable flat screen with motorized lift in galley divider, rotatable toward dining table
- Toilets: Two electric with fresh water flush (odor prevention system)
- Cockpit shower: Hot/cold
- Water heater: Installed (make unknown)
- Watermaker: Aquabase ESW 901-8843 (12V), output 12–15 gal/hr
- Galley Equipment
- Fridge: Isotherm front loading (galley)
- Freezer: Isotherm front loading (galley)
- Extra fridge: Isotherm top loading (galley)
- Cockpit fridge: Isotherm
- Stove/oven: Eno 3-burner gimballed
- Microwave oven: Hamilton Beach
- Sink: Double stainless steel
- Plancha grill: Gas with sink in cockpit
- Coffee makers: (2) – Mr. Coffee drip + Keurig capsule machine
- Barbecue: [confirm if included]
- Entertainment
- Audio system: Fusion Acoustimass DVD/audio system (saloon & cockpit zones)
- Multimedia radio: Fusion Apollo MS-RA770
- Remote: Fusion wireless link via mobile devices
- Subwoofer: Integrated amplifier in saloon
- Speakers: (2) Fusion in saloon, (2) Fusion in cockpit
- TV: LED flat screen, electric lifting system in saloon, rotatable
Electronics and Navigation
- Navigation package: Raymarine full electronics suite
- GPS chartplotter: Raymarine AXIOM 12 Pro at cockpit table
- Secondary GPS/multifunction display: Raymarine AXIOM at starboard helm
- Radar: Raymarine Quantum 18"
- AIS: Raymarine 700 transmitter/receiver
- VHF: Raymarine at chart table, with wireless remote handset and mount at starboard helm
- Autopilot: Raymarine integrated system
- Tracking: Spot Trace with mobile notifications when vessel moves
Electrical Systems
- AC power: US specification, 110V / 230V
- DC power: 12V / 24V
Batteries:
- Engine: Exide Premium, “105” 12V, around 105Ah
- House bank: (4) AGM 12V, 150Ah
Electrical Equipment:
- Generator: Northern Lights 9kW (brand new)
- Inverter/charger: Victron MultiPlus 12/2000/80
- Shore power: 50A / 125–250V inlet with 50A cord
- Switches: (2) battery on/off manual switches, DC power distribution switches, AC power distribution switch panel
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Draft: Shoal draft keel, 6 ft 4 in
- Bimini with integrated LED strip lighting
- Helm pods: (2) with full navigation; bow thruster control at starboard helm
- Wheels: White dual helms with covers
- Cockpit table: Folding, with storage space and built-in fridge
- Cockpit cushions: Grey, fitted
- Davits: Retractable/telescopic dinghy davits
- Transom: Electric fold-down door with integrated bathing platform and stairs
- Windlass: Lewmar CPX4 1600W (24V/110V)
- Anchor package: Upgraded Mantus 85 with swivel, 200’ chain, 150’ rode
- Bow: Stainless steel protection + bowsprit with integrated double anchor roller
- Mooring cleats: (6) stainless steel
- Teak: Cockpit floor and aft door, sealed black
- Hatches: Flush to deck
- Grill: Gas plancha with sink in cockpit
- Shower: Fresh water, hot/cold, in cockpit
- Lighting: Courtesy lights in cockpit, overhead LED strip in bimini, underwater lights, LED navigation lights, LED tricolor masthead light, LED anchor light, steaming light, deck light
- Hull: Extra epoxy protection applied
Sails and Rigging
Sails:
- Mainsail: Elvstrøm, in-mast furling
- Genoa: Elvstrøm, furling
- Additional sail: North Sails Helix, self-furling
Rigging:
- Mast: Anodized aluminum, in-mast furling
- Boom vang: selden
- Self-tacking jib system: Selden blocks and track
- Standing & running rigging: Excellent condition
- Genoa tracks and cars for switching from self-tacking jib
- Ocean Version 2022 upgrades: mainsail rail on roof, asymmetrical spinnaker gear, 2 roof winches for halyards, 2 winches for German sheeting system
- Line clutches: (12 total, 6 per side) + (2) additional for dinghy davits
Winches:
- (2) Lewmar 55 EST EVO electric halyard winches with automatic fuse on coach house roof
- (2) Lewmar 55 ST EVO Electric secondary winches
Mechanical Equipment
- Engine: Volvo Penta D3, 110 hp
- Engine hours: 818.1 (as of September 2025)
- Transmission: Saildrive
- Propeller: 3-blade folding
- Bow thruster: Tunnel type, Sleipner
- Generator: Northern Lights, 9kW (brand new)
- Watermaker: Aquabase ESW 901-8843, 12V, 12–15 gal/hr output
- Water heater: Installed
Engine Info
- Manufacturer: Volvo Penta
- Model: D3 -110HP
- Year Installed: 2023
- Horsepower: 110 HP
- Engine Hours: Approx. 818
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: V drive
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Propeller
Additional Equipment:
- Fuel filters
- Emergency stop
- Sea strainers
- Fresh water cooling
- Fuel shut-off
- Engine alarms
Tankage
- Water Capacity: 179.64 GAL
- Fuel Capacity: 116.24 GAL
- Waste: 40 Liters (estimated)
Owners Comments and Boat History
The owner purchased Steel Away new and customized her with extended cruising in mind, opting for the shallow draft version to allow access to more remote anchorages without the limitations of the standard keel.
That retirement dream was fulfilled with an unforgettable Caribbean-hopping adventure.
Today, she is under the watchful care of Waypoint Charters, receiving the highest level of maintenance to ensure that other Dufour 530 enthusiasts can enjoy sailing the BVI. With the option to remain in the charter fleet for the upcoming season, ownership offers an excellent way to offset costs while guaranteeing that your yacht is professionally maintained, fully prepared, and ready to sail the moment you arrive. The charter company is flexible and happy to work with owners’ schedules.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.