Dufour 500 Grand Large

OVERVIEW

Custom made Dufour 500 Grand Large, Full optioned yacht
100% ready for cruising around the world.

Launched in 2015, this Dufour is an outstanding larger cruising yacht from the very well respected DUFOUR FRANCE. With a fast hull and a deep rudder, the Dufour 500 GL is a practical cruiser designed with performance in mind. Moana is exceptionally well equipped and set up for high performance cruising.

Her owner upgraded the boat for more performance, safety and comfort. Moana is ARC approved in 2021/2022 and has successfully crossed the Atlantic with no issues. Moana is an easy to handle larger cruising yacht ready to sail around the world for a family or a couple.

Reckmann in mast hydraulic mainsail furling system as well as hydraulic system for jib, gennaker and head sail. New Doyle Sails in 2020. All halyards and sheets are Dyneema.

Retractable anchor roller on the bow, stainless steel Ultra anchor (35kg) with Cromox stainless steel chain and nicely installed stern stainless steel anchor. Retractable bow and stern thruster (SidePower SRV 185T) makes handling super easy for a small crew.

All Antennas (WIFI, GSM, Satellite, Iridium) installed on a beautiful custom made stern pole, wind generator and dinghy engine lift.

Moana also has a self steering system, water maker, Fischer Panda generator, new Lithium batteries, Watt & Sea hydro generator.

The cockpit area is outstanding on this Dufour 500GL. It is upgraded with a bigger custom made sprayhood and bimini with a lot of shade options that makes this cockpit area even more enjoyable.

Moana is a perfect cruising boat and one of the best currently on the market. 

Mechanic

Engine Make:
Volvo Penta D2-75F. Engine insulated under companionway stairs with side access.

Fuel Capacity:
500L in 2 tanks. 132 gallons

Propeller :
Volvo bronze 3 blade geared propeller.

Steering:
Twin carbon wheel steering system
Windvane Hydrovane

Thrusters :
SidePower SRV 185T Bow Thruster and Stern Thruster retractable

Genset:
Fischer Panda 8000i Genset 270hrs., Watt&Sea H600, Superwind 350

Deck Hardware / Fittings

Anchor/ Winch:
Lewmar 2000Watt Windlass, stainless steel Ultra anchor 35kg. Retractable anchor roller. 100m Cromox Stainless Chain

Deck Gear:
6x electric Lewmar 55 self tailing winches, spinnaker winches 50, Genoa winches 50 (both electric). Spinlock rope clutches. Harken traveler and genoa tracks.

Covers:
Custom made Sprayhood & Bimini, wheel covers, cockpit table cover, hatch covers

Accommodations & Galley

Accommodation Description : Large saloon with folding and drop down dining table. Dedicated navigation station to starboard with sliding table allowing for single berth. Forward galley. Large owner cabin forward with island berth and separate head and shower spaces. Two large double aft cabins. Second day head and shower

Cabins :
3 double cabins.

Berths :
6 + 2 in Salon

Shower :
2 x internal showers plus cockpit shower (all Hot & Cold).

Toilet :
2 x electrical marine toilets with overboard discharge and holding tanks.

Heating/Cooling System:
Webasto hot water heating system, air conditioning in all cabins

Entertainment :
Fusion In and Out, remote control

Galley Description:
Double stainless steel galley sink, microwave, cockpit grill

Refrigeration :
Large galley fridge (top and front opening), freezer in salon under seating, cockpit fridge

Stove:
Eno 3 burner gas stove, oven and grill.

Water Capacity :
680 litres 3 tanks (+ 40 litres water heated)

Watermakers :
Schenker ZEN 50 L/h, 12 V

Hot Water System :
Pressurized Hot & Cold, water heater (40L) via engine and 240 V shore power.

Waste Tank:
3x 50L

NAVIONICS

Navigation

Chart plotter at nav station Raymarine Hybrid Touch 100 E
Chart plotter outside Two Raymarine Hybrid Touch 85 E
Autopilot Raymarine ACU 400 electric drive, hydraulic drive
Radar Raymarine

Communications

VHF DSC (Raymarine), SSB long/short range icom IC-M802

ELECTRICAL

TRANSFORMER: 50hz 220 or 60hz 110/240 via Mastervolt Transformer.

Batteries:
 Housebank: Lithium LiFe 800 Amp German industrial brand. 

BATTERY CHARGER:                                                                                    Victron Connect Charger
Victron B2B Charger
separate chargers for Generator batteries and stern and bow thruster batteries

BOW THRUSTER
Bow thruster is hydraulic with Hydraulic pump 4x 95 Amp.

STERN THRUSTER                                                                                              Stern thruster powered by 2x 95 Amp.

GENERATOR                                                                                                    Generator 95 Amp. Fisher Panda 8kW watts

Starter: 140 Amp.

SAILS and RIGGING

Mast/Rigging:
Grand prix rig

Mast/Rigging:
Grand prix rig + 1.05m, Double swept back spreader, aluminum mast and boom, with mast steps to the top.
Retractable bowsprit.

Sails on Furlers:
Genoa: hydraulic Reckmann
Jib: hydraulic Reckmann
Main: hydraulic Reckmann
Gennaker: hydraulic Reckmann

Sail Inventory:
Main, Genoa, Jib, Code Zero, Try sail, + 1.05m, Double swept back spreader, aluminum mast and boom, with mast steps to the top. Storm sail.

STERN AND BOW THRUSTER

Side power Stern and Bow thruster

Separate battery bank for thrusters

Victron Battery charger for Thruster batteries

SAFETY GEAR

Life Raft 4 Person: Viking pro Ocean new 2020
Bilge Pumps: Manual and electric bilge pumps 1x 8000L/h electric, 1x 3500L/h electric
Gas, smoke, and heat detection system
Fire extinguisher in engine room and in cabins, salon
custom made Stainless steel door in companionway
custom made Stainless steel safety bars on all Hatches

BOTTOM PAINT

Antifouling Coppercoat

EXTRAS

Cockpit cushions, Sun bed cushions, Spare saloon cushions with upholstery,
built in Gas BBQ in the cockpit, Cockpit table with fridge, storage and internal sink with tap, Storage lockers for 3 gas bottles, Lifeline reinforced, Lifeline gates port and starboard. Stainless Steel detachable side step, Mooring lines, Fenders, Boat hook, Outboard dinghy bracket.

DISCLAIMER

Neither brokers nor owner offer warranty's of any kind. It is the buyers responsibility to hire competent marine surveyors to assess the fit and fitness of the vessel. All inventory is stated on the listing and any item not listed should be considered excluded from the inventory of the vessel.