Dufour 500 used

XBOAT ref :5012.br /⚓️ DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE – 2015 – 5 CABIN VERSION – SPACE AND ELEGANCE FOR CRUISING
Discover this 2015 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large, an exceptional sailboat designed for long voyages and built to accommodate family and crew in absolute comfort. This rare model in its 5-cabin version with 3 heads, including 2 with WC, offers an impressive living volume and ideal modularity for offshore cruising or premium charter.
Design & Hull:
Signed Felci Yacht Design, the DUFOUR 500 GL seduces with its fluid line, straight stem, and clear deck. Its marked bilge reinforces stability and maximizes interior volume without compromising sailing performance.
Deck Plan & Cockpit:
The spacious cockpit, entirely dedicated to conviviality and maneuvering, features a double steering wheel, a folding cockpit table, and a smooth circulation plan. The transom becomes a generous swim platform, perfect for swimming or the dinghy.
Interior – 5 Cabin Version:
This DUFOUR 500 GL impresses with the intelligence of its layout:
• 5 true double cabins,
• 3 heads with separate showers,
• 2 WCs, for excellent comfort management on board,
• A bright saloon with U-shaped settees, an ultra-equipped L-shaped kitchen, and numerous storage spaces.
Performance & Equipment:
Easy to maneuver with a reduced crew thanks to its head rig and well-positioned winches, the DUFOUR 500 GL ensures fast and safe navigation. It is equipped for long cruising with a powerful engine, complete electronics, an electric windlass, and often a set of performing sails.
✅ THE ADVANTAGES OF THE DUFOUR 500 GL:
• 5-cabin version – ideal for large families or charter activity
• 3 heads + 2 WCs – rare and sought-after
• High-end comfort & Dufour finishes
• Generous volumes & smooth circulation
• Very good behavior under sail
• Elegant and contemporary design
✅ MAINTENANCE AND MAJOR TECHNICAL UPDATES
The owner has significantly invested in the follow-up and reliability of the sailboat, with the following recent interventions:
• Removal and replacement of rudder bearings
• Replacement of all valves and hull penetrations with high-end polymer models (anti-corrosion)
• Complete unstepping, mast inspection,
o Replacement of the forestay,
o Head of mast reefing lines replaced,
o Spreader bars changed,
o Gooseneck replaced with a reinforced and adapted version,
o New mainsail halyards
• New PROFURL C430 furler – high quality
• Set of sails Main, genoa, spinnaker, a