1998 Dufour 30 Classic, much loved and updated example, 1.48m fin keel, Volvo Penta MD2020 19hp diesel, new mainsail in 2022, new Raymarine i40 instruments 2022, Raymarine Dragonfly plotter 2019, recent sprayhood, dodgers and cockpit cushions, lovely interior with 6 berths - loaded with useful gear too!
MECHANICAL
Volvo Penta MD2020 19hp inboard diesel engine (1998). Saildrive (diaphragm last changed April 2018). New two blade fixed propeller. Approx 80 litre fuel tank with a consumption per hour of around 1 to 1.5 litres. Around 1500 engine hours. Cruising speed under engine is approx 5 knots.
ELECTRICAL
Alternator charging to 2 x 12v batteries approx 115 Amp/hr. 240v shore power with 2 sockets in cabin. LED lighting.
NAVIGATION
Magnetic compass (2019), Raymarine i40 depth (2022), Raymarine i40 log (2022), Raymarine i40 wind (2022), windex at masthead, Icom DSC VHF radio (2019), Raymarine tillerpilot, Raymarine Dragonfly plotter (2019), clock and barometer, navigation lights, steaming light, tri-colour light and anchor light.
SAFETY
Jackstay lifelines, danbuoy, lifebuoy, 3 fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detector, gas detector, smoke detector, rope cutter on propeller, emergency VHF, emergency forestay, electric bilge pump, 2 manual bilge pumps.
DECK GEAR
Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, sprayhood (2020), spray dodgers (2024), cockpit cushions (2020), boarding ladder, bathing platform with cold water shower, teak cockpit table, ensign, self tailing sheet winches, halyard winches, outboard bracket on pushit (2024), Bruce pattern 30lb main anchor with 20m of 6mm chain and 30m warps, Brittany 25lb kedge anchor with 30m chain and warp (2019), mooring warps and fenders.
SAILS
Slab reefing mainsail (Northrop 2022). Spare mainsail. Stack pack mainsail cover with lazyjacks. Genoa roller reefing system with furling No 1 Genoa (valeted 2023). Storm jib (as new). Alloy mast and boom by Z Spars. Stainless steel standing rigging renewed in 2018.
DOMESTIC
Her galley has a gas cooker with 2 burners and oven, Isotherm refrigerator, pots, pans and crockery, pressurised cold water supply to sink from approx 45 gallon tank. Her separate heads compartment has a marine toilet and wash basin with cold water shower. Blue velour upholstery, curtains.
ACCOMMODATION
6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon.
OWNERS COMMENTS
FEATURES
Standing rigging 2018
Running rigging 2022
Sprayhood & stack pack 2020
Mainsail 2022
Raymarine i40 instruments, fluxgate compass, transducers, VHF aerial & nav lights all renewed
Ruder bearings 2024
2 blade propeller 2025
Furling sleeve & halyard diverter 2022
LED cabin lighting
Cooker refurbished, Jabsco toilet refurbished & new basin tap to heads
12v batteries renewed & alternator replaced
Engine serviced annually using Volvo Penta parts
Exhaust system replaced, exhaust elbow refurbished
Saildrive seal replaced 2018
REMARKS
"La Belle" was purchased by her present owners through ourselves in 2017 and has been based here at Tollesbury Marina. She has been lightly used for local cruising around the East Coast and Kent. Her owners have maintained her to the highest standards and upgraded items regardless of cost. She is a beautiful example of the Dufour 30 Classic, being responsive to sail and easy to handle under power. She would make an ideal first boat or perhaps perfect for anyone downsizing.