'Knot Working' is anything but that! Owned by a passionate and knowledgeable yachtsman, this Dufour 405GL has been well maintained and continuously upgraded. Having enjoyed his time sailing the Caribbean, the owner’s plans have changed, and he is now seeking a new steward to enjoy this vessel as much as he has.
Her interior boasts a custom wrap, creating a bright, modern, and inviting space with the full galley, spacious salon, 2 guest cabins aft and master forward. Equipped with new standing and running rigging in 2023, a new mainsail in September 2024, and a host of recent upgrades, 'Knot Working' is primed for adventure.
Recent Maintenance & Upgrades Include:
- New standing rigging, forestay, and furling drum
- New running rigging
- New mainsail
- New autopilot
- New Raymarine Axiom 7 MFD
- New Victron Inverter/Charger (Multiplus Compact 12V / 2000VA / 80A)
- New propeller
- And more!
Contact us today for additional details, more photos, or to submit your offer. This turn-key three-cabin cruiser is priced to sell and already located in some amazing cruising grounds. Are you ready to be 'Knot Working' and sailing the Caribbean?
Additional Information
Accommodation
- Registration: Class A, 8 passengers
- Layout: 3 double cabins, 2 heads
- Sleeping Capacity: Designed to sleep 8, but short leg extensions for lowering the saloon table are missing, so realistically accommodates 6 comfortably
Cabins
- 1 master cabin with en-suite head
- 2 aft cabins with generous overhead clearance, sharing 1 head
- Galley: Long galley setup, efficient for onboard living and meal preparation
- Note: No dedicated crew cabin
Interior Comforts and Amenities
Interior woodwork was wrapped with a high end bright whitewash wood wrap material. The hard wood trim was left exposed giving a nice contrast and a bright modern look to the interior. The wrap is IMO-approved, fire-resistant, and made from recycled materials — a custom product from South Korea, with an investment of around $8,000 USD.
Galley, Comfort & Systems
- Refrigeration: Large top-and-bottom opening chest fridge; lower section functions as a freezer, upper section as refrigerator with side compartment for wine/drinks. Runs on original Secop BD50F 12/24V compressor. Performs very well.
- Cooking: ENO 2-burner stove with oven & grill (gimbaled, installed Nov 2023). Gas installation fully replaced at the same time. Includes 3 small gas bottles. Trident Marine LP Gas control system with shut-off valve behind stove.
- Fire Safety: Fume/Fire alarm system mounted in saloon.
- Water Heater: Approx. 100L, engine-driven only.
Cabins & Lighting
- Master cabin: LED lighting, (2) fans, (1) double socket (all replaced summer 2024).
- Port & starboard aft cabins: (2) lights, (1) fan, (1) double socket each (all replaced summer 2024).
- All cabins fitted with new mattresses (May/June 2024). Aft cabins upgraded with added sponge under original mattresses for comfort; master cabin has new mattress & cover.
- Multiple new LED lights throughout saloon & galley; added rechargeable motion-sensor lights for galley/saloon.
- Air Conditioning: (2) Dometic units (120V):
- 16,000 BTU for master/saloon/galley
- (1) unit for aft cabins
- Currently non-operational: requires new seacocks and temperature sensors, and likely re-gassing.
Safety
- Fire extinguishers (ABC) in each cabin, saloon, and galley
Electronics and Navigation
- AutoPilot: Raymarine computer 400 & New wires for network (New September 2024)
- Chartplotter/MFD: Raymarine Axiom & (2024)
- Multifunction Displays: Raymarine P70 + Raymarine I70S (2024)
- Depth/Speed Transducer: Air star multi-sensor
- Primary VHF: Standard Horizon Eclips (New July 2024)
- Seccondary VHF: Hand held VHF
- Wind direction: New November 2024 (Currently having connection issues, looking into it..)
- (2) magnetic compass'
Electrical Systems
- 110V AC / 12V DC US Spec.
Batteries
- House Batteries: 5 × 115Ah Victron AGM batteries (2023/24) (3) main batteries purchased July 2023, (2) additional batteries added August 2024
- Engine Starter Battery: Single starter battery (Aug 2023) *disconnected when docked to prevent parasitic draw or overcharging
Electrical Equipment
- Shore Power: Heavy-duty shore power cable (2023)
- Protection: Victron galvanic isolator (2023)
- Wiring: New wiring from shore power inlet to inverter and batteries; upgraded with thicker cable to handle high current spikes and longer cable runs (2023)
- Inverter/Charger: Victron Multiplus Compact (12V / 2000VA / 80A, July 2023)
- Battery Monitoring: Analog monitoring for both house bank and starter
- Solar: (4) 100W Renogy flexible solar panels with charge monitor and battery temperature sensor
- Generator: Portable 2kW generator (used once or twice per week at anchorage for top-ups)
- Lighting: Many saloon and galley wires replaced with new cabling and updated LED lights
Deck and Hull Equipment
Deck & Equipment
- Mooring Equipment
- Primary Anchor: Delta 44 lb primary anchor with 50 m chain
- Secondary Anchor: Delta anchor with chain & rode
- Dinghy anchor:Small foldable with rode
- Windlass: Quick 1000W 12V
- Anchor Roller (New 2024)
- (6) Cleats
Deck Equipment
- Bimini w/ Sunbrella fabric Servicable condition. Isinglass is cloudy and should be replaced.
- Mesh side shade curtains (grey)
- Dodger/sprayhood in good condition
Cockpit
- (2) long cockpit cushions (blue Sunbrella fabric)
- Teak on Cockpit Seats
- large central table with folding sides and storage space
- Multiple lines, numerous spares,
- (7) fenders with socks
- Swim Platform w/ hidden ladder and deck shower
- Stainless Steel Fittings: Pulpit (slightly bent, no operational impact, visually hard to notice), stanchions with side access, pushpit with reinforced back plate for dinghy outboard
Safety Equipment
- Life ring with MOB light and safety line
- Liferaft: Group A liferaft (8 pax, expired — requires servicing)
- Navigation Lights: Port, starboard, and aft lights with new wiring (August 2024)
Sails and Rigging
Sails
- Mainsail: Ullman Sails, Cross Cut Dacron w/ 3 Reef Points & 4 Partial Battons (NEW 2024)
- Jib on Furler w/ UV Strip
- Factory original mast
- Complete new standing rigging (2023): backstays, forestay with new furling drum, and shrouds
- Manual boom vang
- All running rigging replaced (2023)
- (4) manual Lewmar winches (2 by companionway, 2 aft)
Mechanical Equipment
Engine & Maintenance
- Engine: Volvo Penta D2-40F
- Previous service included rod and gasket replacement (before current ownership)
- Since purchase: exhaust elbow replaced; seawater pump rebuilt (shaft, lip seals, etc.)
- One port aft engine mount bolt snapped during replacement; will be repaired during planned haul-out (November)
- Steering: Double helm with central quadrant (port helm bearing requires replacement in pedestal)
- Emergency Steering: Manual emergency tiller
Bilge Pumps
- Whale manual bilge pump (new Sept 2025)
- (1) centralized electric bilge pump w/ Float Switch
Plumbing & Pumps
- Foot-operated saltwater pump for galley sink
- Quick electric freshwater pump supplying galley, heads, and deck shower
- Heads: Quick silent electric toilet
- Showers: Electric shower drain pumps in both heads (manual push-button)
Engine Info
Engine & Propulsion
- Engine: Volvo Penta D2-40F, original (2011)
- Horsepower: 30 HP
- Configuration: Inboard saildrive (seal recommended for replacement at next haul-out)
- Fuel: Diesel
- Propeller: Standard 3-blade, original Volvo Penta (replaced Sept 2023)
- Gearbox: Gearbox oil replaced Sept 2023
- Engine Hours: Approx. 2100–2200 hrs (LCD display currently burned out; replacement ordered
- Filters: All filters (primary, secondary, and oil) replaced Aug 2025 with genuine Volvo Penta parts
- Fuel System: Shut-off valve located under starboard aft cabin bed
Tankage
- Fuel: 200 L / 53 gal (plastic tank, starboard aft cabin under bed)
- Water: 380 L / 100 gal total
- 200 L (plastic tank, port aft cabin under bed)
- 180 L (plastic tank, master cabin under bed)
- Holding Tanks:
- 45 L in master head
- 50 L in main head
Owners Comments and Boat History
This boat is my full-time home and a solid, reliable vessel. It offers plenty of space for guests, with a wide cockpit perfect for relaxing and a spacious saloon and galley. The long galley layout makes day-to-day living simple and efficient. With high ceilings throughout the interior, it’s especially comfortable for taller people.
The aft cabins have been designed with practicality in mind — the lazarettes were pushed back to allow more standing and sitting room. I’ve also solo-sailed this boat across the Caribbean, and can say it’s extremely easy to handle thanks to its straightforward and simple setup, perfect for both learning and confident sailing.
There was some water damage in the past from hatches being left open, along with normal cosmetic wear and tear. To refresh the interior, the boat was fully surface-wrapped, giving it a bright, modern look. The backs of some panels were left unwrapped due to the high additional cost. The wrap is IMO-approved, fire-resistant, and made from recycled materials — a custom product from South Korea, with an investment of around $8,000 USD.
I purchased this boat in June 2022. It had previously been temporarily used by Dream Yacht, but the owners were not satisfied with the way it was maintained, and once their agreement ended the boat was left unattended at the dock. A close friend of mine, who was a mechanic for them, assured me the boat could be brought back into good condition — and he was right.
Since then, it has served me very well over the past three years. I’ve sailed it across the Caribbean, including in rough conditions, with no major issues. I also live on it full time, which has proven how comfortable and reliable it is as a liveaboard.
There are still a few minor items that need attention, which I am working on, but due to my current work position my time is extremely limited, and I am no longer getting the use out of it that I once did.
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.