Dufour 500 Grand Large Custom

Custom made Dufour 500 Grand Large, Full options
There is no other Dufour 500 GL currently on the market, that is equipped like her! Moana 100% ready for cruising around the world.

Moana is a Dufour 500 Grand Large now for sale.

Launched in 2015, this Dufour is an outstanding model, larger cruising yacht from the very well respected french manufacturers. 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 with no care of expenses for more performance, safety and comfort. Moana is ARC approved in 2021/2022 and has successfully crossed the Atlantic with no issues at all. 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 inkl. wind generator and dinghy engine lift.

Moana also has a self steering system, watermaker, Fischer Panda generator, new Lithium batteries, solar panels on the bimini, 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. Contact Noel Aegerter for further details and to arrange inspection in Grenada or a video walk thru.

Mechanic

Engine Make :
Volvo Penta

Engine Description :
Model - D2-75F. Engine insulated under companionway stairs with side access.

Engine Hours :
625 hrs approx.

Horsepower :
75 hp - Sail Drive

Fuel Capacity :
500L in 2 tanks

Fuel Type :
Diesel

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 ltrs 3 tanks (+ 40 ltrs water heated)

Watermakers :
Schenker ZEN 50 L/h, 12 V

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

Waste Tank:
3x 50L


Safety Gear
Life Raft 4 Pers. 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


Electrics/Electronics

Batteries :
Housbank LiFe 800 Amp.,
Bowthruster/ Hydraulic pump 4x 95 Amp.
Stern thruster 2x 95 Amp.
Generator 95 Amp.
Starter: 140 Amp.
Charger: Victron Connect Charger
Victron B2B Charger
sep. chargesr for Gen.batt and stern and bowthruster


Navigation:
Chart plotter inside 1x Raymarine Hybrid Touch 100 E
Chart plotter outside 2x Raymarine Hybrid Touch 85 E
Autopilot Raymarine ACU 400 1x electric drive, 1x hydraulic drive
Radar Raymarine

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


Sail / Rigging

Mast/Rigging:
Grandprix rigg + 1.05m, Double swept back spreader, aluminium mast and boom, with mast steps to the top.
Retractable bowsprit.

Furler:
Genua: hydraulic Reckmann
Jip: hydraulic Reckmann
Main: hydraulic Reckmann
Gennaker: hydraulic Reckmann

Sail Inventory:
Main, Genua, Jip, Code Zero, Try sail,


General Remarks
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, Antifouling Coppercoat