Dufour Grand Large 485 Starlet of Dover

Design and Capability
The Dufour 485 Grand Large is widely regarded as a benchmark in performance cruising. Designed to merge genuine ocean-going capability with refined onboard comfort, she delivers speed, balance, and reassurance under sail. Built by Dufour Yachts, the 485 remains one of the yard’s most capable large cruising designs.

Build and Use
This example was built in 2009 and commissioned in 2010. Since then, she has been professionally maintained and lightly used under skippered charter, which has ensured regular servicing and careful operation. As a result, she presents as a well-managed and consistently cared-for yacht.

Refit, Coding, and Upgrades
The yacht has benefited from recent refits and upgrades, including new sails, standing rigging updates, upgraded electronics, and comprehensive servicing throughout. She is fully coded for commercial charter (8-person category), which also provides reassurance around safety standards and compliance. At the same time, she is equally suitable for private bluewater cruising.

Condition and Location
Overall, this Dufour 485 Grand Large is offered as a genuinely turnkey yacht, ready for immediate use. She is currently lying in Gibraltar and available for viewing by arrangement.

Equipment and Information
Construction
Builder: Dufour Yachts
Hull Material: White GRP
Deck: GRP with laid teak
Keel: Fin with bulb, steel (non-encapsulated)
Topsides: Polished May 2025
Teak Deck: Treated with Semco
Navigation & Electronics
Autopilot: Raymarine S7002
Radar/Chartplotters:
Raymarine E120 (main)
2 x Raymarine E80 units
Wind/Depth/Log: Raymarine
AIS: Integrated with chartplotter
Compass: Suunto
VHF: Raymarine
Radar Reflector: See Me Enhanced
Communications: Iridium phone (not tested)
Deck Equipment
Anchor: 30kg Delta with new 12mm chain (2023)
Windlass: Quick electric with remote
Sprayhood: New 2021, windows replaced 2025
Bimini: New 2021
Sun Covers: Boom, wheel, winch, hatch & table covers (all new 2021–2024, Sunbrella grey)
Cockpit Cushions: Plus 2 large Sunbrella bean bags
Cockpit Table: Covered
Dinghy: Wetline inflatable
Outboard: Mariner 3.3hp
Sails & Rigging
Rig Type: Fractional sloop
Rig Manufacturer: Sparcraft (2009)
Standing Rigging: Stainless steel wire, forestay new 2021
Running Rigging: Replaced as necessary
Genoa: Elvstrom Dacron with new UV strip (2021)
Main Sail: Amri with 2 reefs (new 2021)
Cruising Chute: Kemp, new 2023 with Profurl furler (2024)
Storm Gib: Included
Engine & Tankage
Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75F, 75hp (2009)
Engine Hours: Approx. 1,080 (Last service October 2024)
Recent Upgrades:
New turbo, stainless exhaust elbow, raw water pump (2023)
Propeller: Volvo 4-blade folding
Gearbox/Stern Gear: Volvo Saildrive, seal replaced 2021
Generator: Paguro 4.4KVA – approx. 579 hours
Fuel Capacity: 250L
Water Capacity: 992L (2 plastic tanks)
Holding Tank: 50L
Stern Gear & Propulsion
Propulsion: Saildrive with 4-blade folding prop
Gland/Seal: Replaced 2021
Fuel Polisher: Installed
Antifouling: 2 coats Seajet Shogun (May 2025)
Anodes: Replaced May 2025
Systems
Power Management:
Studer Extender Inverter/Charger (Shore Power)
4 x 140Ah 12V AGM house batteries (2024)
1 x 130Ah 12V start battery (2019)
2 x 50Ah 12V bow thruster batteries (2019)
12VDC to 24VDC charger (2020)
Watermaker: Desalinator D60 (not tested)
Microwave
Galley Appliances:
Eno 3-burner gas cooker (new 2021)
Isotherm 12V fridge & freezer
Frigoboat fridge (new 2023)
Accommodation
Layout: 3 cabins + saloon
Master Cabin: Spacious forward cabin
Heads: 3 Jabsco (1 electric conversion) with showers
Saloon: Comfortable seating and dining area
Galley: Fully equipped, port side L-shaped
Interior Finish: Quality joinery and fittings throughout
Safety Equipment
Liferaft: Seasafe 8-man (serviced, next due 2026)
Life Jackets: 10
Life Rings: 2
Danbuoy: 1
Flares: In date until 2026/27
Alarms: CO2, gas, carbon monoxide & smoke
Additional NotesFully equipped to meet commercial coding requirements + extrasOwnership: Professionally maintained since 2020
Charter Use: Lightly chartered by owner/skipper
Lift-out (May 2025):
5-year coding survey renewal
Antifouling & new anodes
Polished topsides