2006 Dufour 455 Grand Large

2006 Dufour 455 Grand Large – "Fortuna" We are delighted to present Fortuna, a superb one-owner example of the highly regarded Dufour 455 Grand Large – a capable, comfortable and beautifully appointed cruiser from the drawing board of Umberto Felci. Built by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, the Grand Large series offers enhanced liveaboard comfort, a generous beam, and practical sailing characteristics ideal for extended family cruising. The 455 GL is a well-balanced vessel that blends Felci’s Italian flair for performance lines with purposeful cruising sensibility. - Three double cabins, including a generous forward owner’s suite with en-suite heads - Spacious cockpit with walk-through transom – perfect for Mediterranean cruising - Volvo 75HP diesel engine (1,914 hours), professionally serviced annually - In-mast furling mainsail, furling genoa and cruising chute - Full suite of navigation electronics (Raymarine, original) - Electric windlass, twin anchors and practical deck layout - Zodiac dinghy with Suzuki 4HP outboard - White upholstery, teak joinery, 6ft headroom throughout - UK Sails (Main and Genoa replaced in approx. 2017) Dufour 455 Grand Large Specification: LOA: 13.76m Beam: 4.30m Draft: 2.01m Displacement: 10,426 kg Ballast: 3,000 kg Fin keel with bulb Spade rudder Walk-through transom Teak-trimmed cockpit Fractional sloop rig Aluminium spars 4 x Harken self-tailing winches Volvo Penta D2-75 75HP Saildrive 3-blade fixed prop Plastic holding tank Hot & cold pressurised water system 12V ship’s system Shore power 3 switched batteries (new 2021) Below decks Fortuna impresses with her warm teak interior, bright and airy saloon, and sensible 3-cabin, 2-heads layout. The galley is fully equipped for serious cruising, and the cockpit table even includes an ice box – ideal for sundowners. 2 heads (manual), each with shower and basin Galley with 3-burner gas cooker, oven and grill Double stainless-steel sink Ample storage White upholstery TV CD/Radio with cockpit speakers Clock & barometer Full set of galleyware Compass, speed/depth/log, wind instruments GPS, plotter, VHF, Navtex, autopilot Delta anchor (with chain & warp) + secondary Danforth Liferaft Bilge pumps Gas detector Navigation lights Sprayhood Bimini Full cockpit cover Fortuna has been cherished by her sole owner from new and presents in solid condition, ready for her next chapter. Whether you're planning coastal hops or bluewater adventures, this capable 45-footer offers proven design, generous space, and all the right cruising features. Nicolle Associates 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. As