2018 Dufour 45

"Send Me" is a rare and stunning example of Dufour's 460 Grand Large. Masterfully designed by Umberto Felci, this Racer/Cruiser embodies both performance and elegance. Built in 2018, she comes fully equipped with Bowthruster, electric sheet and Halyard Winches and a self tacking Jib.Solidly built with a robust fiberglass hulland efficient keel design, she is the embodiment of stability and speed on the water, and turn key.

Powered by an efficient rig with easily handled self tacking Jib, and a reliable Volvo D2-75F inboard engine, delivering 55 horsepower, she promises thrilling sailing and comfort in most conditions. The engine, with only 505 hours of use, is equipped with a durable bronze 3-blade propeller, enhancing maneuverability and efficiency. 

The Dufour 460 Grand Large is designed for those who appreciate both comfort and adventure, making it an ideal choice for cruising enthusiasts. Its sleek lines and spacious layout provide a perfect blend of style and functionality, ensuring unforgettable journeys on the open sea. Experience the allure of sailing with the Dufour 460 Grand Large, where every voyage becomes a cherished memory.

Interior Features:

• Bright and airy saloon with ample natural light throughout
• Forward split galley configuration with extensive fridge and freezer capacity
• Ample interior storage throughout the cabins, galley, and saloon
• Innovative sliding seat and chart table adaptable to your cruising needs
• Wine storage underfloor – a Dufour signature touch
• Spacious master suite with en-suite head and separate walk-in shower
• Quality teak wood finishes and modern styling throughout

Cockpit & Deck:

• Twin helms for optimal visibility and control. Tilt-Up deck at helm station for extra confort while helming
• In-mast furling mainsail and self-tacking jib – ideal for short-handed sailing
• Full suite of Raymarine electroincs and instruments, including AutoPilot and large central chartplotter 
• Anchor chain counter at helm
• Electric transom controls
• Bow thruster
• Electric winches for easy sail handling
• Comfortable cockpit with beautiful teak table
• Swing-out transom grill and sink for alfresco cooking
• A-2 asymmetric spinnaker

Other Features

• Galvanic isolator
• Starlink satellite internet for connected cruising
• Cellular signal booster and satellite radio
• Low engine hours – lightly used and well cared for

Forward Cabin

• Berth: 200 × 160 cm approx.
• Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover.
• Plenty of Storage: Below berth, along both sides, 2 hanging lockers with shelves, bookshelf

Forward Head

• Head and shower Separate compartments contain WC and shower
• Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head.
• Direct Shower Drain, via an electric pump.
• Large mirror
• Teak Shower Grating
• Plenty of Ventilation and storage

Aft Head

• WC: sea toilet.
• Wash-basin: Wash-basin unit with polyester basin and top in deck.
• Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head.
• Drain: Direct, via an electric pump.
• Best in Class Storage and Ventilation
• Large Mirror

Saloon

• Saloon banquette: L-shaped banquette on starboard.
• Central banquette: Fixed central banquette.
• Starboard banquette with 3 doors equipment.
• Table: With fiddles, removable cover with pad for hot dishes.
• Ample Storage:
• Removable fiddles
• Mast foot: Stainless

Two Aft Cabins

• Berth: 202 × 150 cm approx.
• Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover.
• Fuel tank: Beneath berth, starboard side.
• Water tank: Beneath berth, port side.
• Storage: Hanging locker with double door and shelf.
• - Cubby-hole along hull liner with fiddle.
• Soundproofing: Double bulkhead provides acoustic and thermal insulation from engine compartment.
• Technical: Battery isolator on side of berth

• Forward Configuration
• Worktop: ‘Corian®’ synthetic resin with wooden fiddle.
• Sink: Stainless, largebowl with covers, one of which can be used as a chopping board
• Water: Hot and cold pumped water with chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap.
• Gas cooker: 3-burner gas cooker
• Crockery storage: Dowels to retain crockery when heeling.
• Refrigerators: Stainless steel drawer.
• Waste bin: Sort compartments

• Hull: Hand-laminated in polyester/glassfibre.
• Decoration: Decorative stripes on the hull.
• Gelcoat: NPG gelcoat with first mat impregnated with NPG resin forming an optimum barrier against osmosis.
• Structure: Hull bottom counter-moulded, floors laminated into the hull.
• Deck: Sandwich with injected PVC foam core
• Ballast: Keel bolts bear on stainless back-plates
• Rudder: Semi-elliptical shape, filled with closed-cell epoxy foam.
• Rudder stock: Solid stainless steel.
• Non-slip deck surface: Non-slip structured deck surface.

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.