Dufour Sailboats For Sale

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sales on record
5
years built
1973–2023
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35–53 ft
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Dufour Yachts is one of the most respected names in French yacht building, blending performance, comfort, and timeless style. Founded in 1964 in La Rochelle, France, by naval architect Michel Dufour, the company quickly earned a reputation for innovative sailboat design and superior craftsmanship.

For over half a century, Dufour has focused exclusively on sailing yachts, refining the art of monohull design. Each Dufour yacht is built to deliver responsive handling under sail while offering exceptional comfort below deck, making them ideal for both cruising families and performance-minded sailors.

Modern Dufour models are characterized by their sleek hulls, generous beam carried aft, and open, social deck layouts. Interiors showcase elegant wood finishes, natural light, and intelligent use of space, creating an inviting environment for extended voyages or weekend escapes.

The Dufour range spans from agile 32-foot cruisers to luxurious 60-foot yachts, including popular models such as the Dufour 360, 390, 430, 470, and 530. All share a design philosophy centered on balance, quality, and the joy of sailing — hallmarks that make Dufour one of Europe’s leading yacht builders.

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Dufour Yachts For Sale

Dufour 48

Dufour 48 (BVI)

Asking $625,000 (USD)
Location Roadtown, Virgin Islands (British) (BVI)
S/V Aquanimity is a 2021 Dufour 48 for sale by broker.
Elegance from the heart of Italy meets practical seafaring intelligence in this Dufour 48 Catamaran. Born from the original 2018 Umberto Felci concept and further refined after acquisition by Italian builders JJL Catamarans, this design benefits from decades of naval-architect expertise combined with an improved manufacturing process and high-quality craftsmanship. The Felci signature—sleek lines, purposeful proportions and a yacht-like presence—remains central to the platform, delivering a catamaran that balances luxury aesthetics with performance-minded design. The accommodation package is generous and versatile: five guest cabins plus dedicated skipper/crew cabins located in the forward bows.…
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Dufour Gib’sea 43

Dufour Gib’sea 43 (USVI)

Asking $58,000 (USD)
Location St. Croix Marine CTR, Virgin Islands (US) (USVI)
S/V Marissa is a 2002 Dufour 43 Gib’sea for sale by broker.
This 2002 Dufour Gib’Sea 43 is a spacious, capable cruising yacht that has been thoughtfully maintained and continuously upgraded. Since 2007, she has been lightly sailed as part of a liveaboard sailing school program, benefiting from consistent care, knowledgeable oversight, and routine improvements. Her versatile four-cabin layout, generous headroom, and strong sailing performance make her equally well suited for private ownership, charter service, or continued instructional use.…
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Dufour 530

Dufour 530 (Martinique)

Asking $564,900 (USD)
Location Cruising North Eastern Caribbean, Martinique (Martinique)
S/V B Emz is a 2022 Dufour 530 for sale by broker.
Are you looking for an ocean-going yacht without the teething problems of a brand-new boat? This liveaboard 2022 Dufour 530 has been cruising for the past two and a half years and is thoroughly shaken down. The owner and his partner sailed from the island of Malta, crossing the Atlantic in November 2023, and have since cruised throughout the Caribbean and along the U.S. East Coast, covering approximately 15,000 nautical miles. The knowledge and experience gained during these extensive passages have resulted in a yacht that is now set up to a very high, thoughtfully upgraded standard.…
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Dufour 35

Dufour 35 (BVI)

Asking $30,000 (USD)
Location Trellis Bay, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) (BVI)
S/V Bay Du Vin is a 1973 Dufour 35 Apogee for sale by broker.
Bay du Vin is a classic Dufour Apogée 35 that offers the charm of a well-built French cruising yacht combined with thoughtful upgrades for comfortable Caribbean living. She has been a dependable home and cruising sailboat for her current owners over the past three years, proving herself to be a steady, capable sailor with a solid, reassuring feel at sea. Her traditional mahogany interior is warm and inviting, with a deceptively spacious and well-designed layout that makes excellent use of her 35 feet.…
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Dufour 520

Dufour 520 (Caribbean)

Asking 330.000 € (EUR)
Location Saint Barthelemy, BL (Caribbean)
S/V FIORE DI MAJO is a 2018 Dufour 520 for sale by broker.
Introducing the stunning Dufour 520, a remarkable 48.33-foot catamaran that embodies elegance and performance. Built in 2018, this used vessel features a robust fiberglass hull, ensuring durability and stability on the water. The Dufour 520 offers comfortable accommodations with three well-appointed cabins and three heads, making it perfect for family adventures or entertaining guests. Its thoughtful design maximizes space and comfort, ensuring a delightful experience on board. Whether you’re cruising or enjoying a leisurely day on the water, the Dufour 520 is equipped to meet your needs.…
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Dufour 390 Grand Large

Dufour 390 Grand Large (Caribbean)

Asking $179,000 (USD)
Location Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) (Caribbean)
S/V Vulgarie Machin is a 2023 Dufour 390 Grand Large for sale by broker.
This 2024 Dufour 390 Grand Large “Vulgarie Machin” is an excellent example of the next generation of Dufour sailboats, designed to deliver performance without sacrificing comfort or practicality for a vessel of this size. It features a well-balanced hull for good control and steering, with solid sailing capabilities that don’t compromise ease of movement or mooring. The spacious, well-thought-out cockpit, with all lines led to the cockpit, ensures an enjoyable sail-handling experience. The large rear transom door creates an expansive swim platform and expands the already roomy cockpit while at anchor.…
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Educational Articles

Dufour 390 Grand Large: A BVI Sail Aboard Vulgarie Machin
New (Aug 25, 2026)

Dufour 390 Grand Large: A BVI Sail Aboard Vulgarie Machin

Some walkthrough videos take you below first. This one starts in the breeze. Chesnee Cogswell of BVI Yacht Sales shot the drone footage for S/V Vulgarie Machin on March 27th, during a sail in Sir Francis Drake Channel with a couple of friends aboard — full main up, roughly 15 knots of wind, and the 2023 Dufour 390 Grand Large heeling into a broad reach at a solid seven knots. It’s a short clip, but a telling one. Sailing at around 145 to 150 degrees off the wind, the boat looks settled and easy in Caribbean trade-wind conditions — exactly the kind of sailing most buyers in this market are imagining when they shop a 39-footer in the British Virgin Islands.…
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Dufour 520 ‘S/V Fiore di Majo’: A 2018 Bluewater 48
Jul 30, 2026

Dufour 520 ‘S/V Fiore di Majo’: A 2018 Bluewater 48

The 2018 Dufour 520 S/V Fiore di Majo is a 48-foot cruising sloop from one of France’s most respected production yards — a boat designed to blend passage-making capability with the kind of interior volume and finish that makes long stays aboard genuinely comfortable. She’s currently listed with Alexis de Boucaud of The Multihull Company, based in Fort Lauderdale. The Broker Behind the Listing Alexis is French by origin, splits his year between South Florida, St. Martin, and France, and brings 35 years in the yachting industry — including time as a charter captain, charter company operator, and 17 years as a broker.…
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Aboard S/V Aquanimity: A 2021 Dufour 48 Ready to Charter
Jul 11, 2026

Aboard S/V Aquanimity: A 2021 Dufour 48 Ready to Charter

Tied up in Virgin Gorda under a bright, breezy Caribbean sky, S/V Aquanimity makes an immediate case for herself: a 2021 Dufour 48 that has spent her working life in a successful, fully crewed charter fleet in the British Virgin Islands. Broker Glen Hurd of Catamaran Gurus walks prospective buyers through a boat that is, in his words, ready either to continue as a turnkey charter operation or to transition into a private yacht for an owner who wants a boutique alternative to the usual suspects.…
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