1998 Dufour 450

1998 Dufour Classic 45 for Sale PUNGA is a well-kept 1998 Dufour 45 Classic for sale, offered in excellent condition and ready for blue-water or coastal cruising. Her sleek white fiberglass hull, clean non-slip deck, and dependable Volvo Penta MD22P engine with only 2,000 hours provide confidence on every passage. Her navigation suite includes Raymarine chart plotters, autopilot, AIS, and a Hydrovane self-steering system. On deck, she carries an electric windlass, sprayhood, Bimini, deck shower, and a full Blue Sunbrella Isinglass enclosure. A Delta anchor, Plow anchor, and Para anchor support secure holding in varied conditions. For fun on the water, she includes a West Marine PHP 310 inflatable tender with a Mercury 5 hp outboard and a Decathlon paddleboard. Below, the Dufour Classic 45 layout offers three double cabins, a saloon berth, two heads, and a proper navigation desk. Warm wood joinery, fabric upholstery, and 6’3” headroom create a welcoming interior. The galley features a two-burner stove, oven, BBQ grill, stainless steel sink, and a 12V fridge with an Isotherm ASU icebox. Safety gear is extensive, with three fire extinguishers, eight life jackets, five electric bilge pumps, three manual pumps, an EPIRB, radar reflector, and a MOB system. Standing rigging was renewed in 2020. Sails include a 2022 storm jib and an asymmetrical spinnaker for broad performance across wind ranges. Now ashore at A&J Baldacchino Boat Yard in Malta, this Dufour 45 Classic for sale comes with a proven cruising record from Florida to the Mediterranean. PUNGA is a strong match for sailors seeking comfort, reliability, and capable offshore performance. She is ready for her next owner. Arrange your viewing and step aboard this exceptional cruising yacht. Fiberglass hull Non-slip deck Fin keel Lead keel material Spade rudder Wheel steering Last structural survey September 2025 One Volvo Penta MD22P engine, original from 1998 Engine hours 2000 as of 4 November 2025 Saildrive 150 gearbox Serviced every 100 hours or annually with original Volvo Penta oils and filters Onboard voltage 12v, 24v, 110v and 220v Victron battery charger Victron inverter with 3000k output Three solar panels producing 540w Two shore power cables Electrical system rewired and upgraded in 2022 Three Victron lithium domestic batteries approx. 90Ah (installed 2022) One marine gel engine battery 70Ah (installed 2022) Lofrans windlass from 1998 Fuel capacity 385 litres via one aluminium tank Two plastic freshwater tanks Two plastic holding tanks Three double berths excluding the saloon Three cabins excluding the saloon One saloon berth Two heads One electric WC and one manual WC Navigation desk fitted Fabric upholstery Medium-tone wooden interior joinery Average headroom 6ft 3in (1.9m) Two-burner Stoke cooker One oven One BBQ grill Two hobs Stainless-steel single galley sink 12v fridge with Isotherm ASU ice box Full cutlery and crockery Full set of cooking utensils Music system fitted