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The 1982 Dufour 4800 is a well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded cruising sailboat, offering a perfect balance of performance, comfort, and autonomy. Her Volvo Penta MD11C 25 HP engine was fully rebuilt in June 2024, ensuring reliable operation, while recent upgrades such as a new two-blade propeller (2022), renewed standing rigging (2023), and a modernized electrical system with 450W solar panels (2025) enhance both safety and efficiency.
| Vessel name: | Dufour 4800 |
| Condition: | well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded cruising sailboat, offering a perfect balance of performance, comfort, and autonomy. |
| Vessel type: | sailing yacht,monohull |
| Make: | Dufour |
| Model: | 4800 |
| Constructed: | 1982 |
| Cabins: | 2 |
| Engine model: | Volvo Penta MD11C |
| Engine power: | 25hp |
| Engine hours: | 2 |
| Nominal length: | 10.65m |
| Length over all: | 10.65m |
| Beam: | 3.40m |
| Maximum draft: | 1.83m |
| Fuel capacity: | 95 Litres |
| Water capacity: | 350 Litres |
Designed for comfortable onboard living, the yacht accommodates up to six guests across two double cabins and a convertible saloon berth.
ACCOMMODATION
Cabins: 2 double cabins
Saloon: Convertible double berth
Total berths: Up to 6
Includes bed linen and towels
HEAD
1 bathroom with manual Jabsco toilet (June 2023)
EXTRAS
BBQ grill
Additional water and diesel tanks
2 gas bottles
Tools and spare parts
The hull was treated in 2022 with no signs of osmosis, and key structural components, including the shaft and fittings, were replaced, reflecting consistent and careful ownership.
On deck, recent improvements include a new bimini, upgraded cockpit cushions, anti-slip painted surfaces, and an extended swim platform with an outdoor shower.
Importantly, she holds a valid charter license for up to 2 crew and 4 passengers until August 2026, making her an attractive turnkey opportunity ready for delivery at the end of May.
For prospective buyers wishing to view the boat, please note that the owner is currently sailing between islands where no nearby hotels or shore accommodations are available. To facilitate visits, a “Trial Charter” experience is offered, with a minimum stay of two nights at a rate of $180 USD per person, per day. This includes full accommodation onboard the Dufour 4800, all meals, snorkeling equipment, and local sailing around the archipelago. Importantly, should the buyer proceed with the purchase, the full cost of the stay will be deducted from the final sale price. This arrangement provides a practical and immersive way to assess the yacht’s condition while experiencing life on board.
Flag: Poland
LOA: 10.65m (+ 1 m extended swim platform, renewed 2025)
Beam: 3.40m
Draft: 1.83m
Ballast: 2,250 kg (iron)
RIGGING
Standing rigging: Replaced May 2023 (8 mm cables)
Running rigging: Genoa and mainsheets, topping lift, genoa halyard (new 2024)
DECK & EXTERIOR
Extended swim platform (new wood July 2025)
Cockpit cushions reupholstered (January 2026)
Deck painted with KiwiGrip non-slip (June 2025)
Cockpit shower (July 2025)
New bimini (May 2023)
New side window acrylics (July 2024)
MOORING & ANCHORING
Anchor: 15 kg
Chain: 55 m (10 mm)
Electric windlass
She features a fully equipped galley with a gas stove, oven, and 12V refrigerator, as well as a bathroom with a manual Jabsco head.
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Autopilot: Raymarine ST400 (wheel pilot, requires installation)
Depth sounder/fishfinder: Garmin (2023)
VHF Radio: Unidem
AIS: New (antenna installation and setup required)
ENGINE & MECHANICS
Engine: Volvo Penta MD11C, 25 HP (fully rebuilt June 2024: new rings, gaskets, serviced heat exchanger)
Propeller: New 2-blade propeller (2022)
Shaft & fittings: Renewed (2022)
Hull: Antifouling and full bottom service (May 2022), no osmosis
TANKS
Fuel: 95 L stainless steel tank (cleaned November 2024, with inspection hatch)
Water: 350 L (2 stainless steel tanks)
The boat is well-equipped for extended cruising or charter use, with a generous water capacity of 350 liters, comprehensive safety gear, multiple sails in excellent condition, and additional equipment such as a dinghy with outboard engine, kayak, paddleboard, and snorkeling gear.
Sails:
Genoa (excellent condition)
Mainsail (modified October 2025)
Storm jib (unused)
Asymmetric spinnaker
Lazy bag (November 2025)
Spinnaker pole
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complete rewiring (May 2023)
Solar panels: 450W (2025)
Solar controller (2024)
Interior LED lighting throughout
Fresh water electric pump with drinking filters
Batteries: 3 service batteries (January 2026) + 1 engine start battery
Fans in all cabins and saloon
GALLEY
Gas stove with 2 burners and oven
Fully equipped galley
12V refrigerator with 2 compartments (January 2024)
TENDER & WATER TOYS
Inflatable dinghy (West Marine, no leaks)
Outboard engine
Kayak
Stand-up paddleboard
Snorkeling equipment
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Life jackets
Harnesses and jacklines
Flares gun
Lifebuoy with line
AIS (new, not yet installed)
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