2011 48' Dufour Yachts USA

Description
The DUFOUR 485 attracts those in search of excellence. Those who accept nothing but the best in design materials craftsmanship and performance. The Dufour 485 Grand'large is modern featuring straightforward lines and strong design characteristics yet has traditional elements which make the profile timeless and enduring. As on all Doufour Yachts sailing performance is never compromised by this boat's many redeeming features. Worth Noting: Very original and unique aft deck adds huge versatility to the cockpit area. Transom lines provide massive volume inside. Uncluttered fore-deck and wide side-decks make for easy and sure-footed movement around the boat in all conditions. Very elegant and dynamic coach-roof discrete and exceptionally flat enhances the design and adds to the freedom of movement about the boat. Sail plan and deck fittings adapted to reduced-crew sailing without compromising performance. Twin steering wheel system. Retractable Bowsprit for easy down-wind sailing. Optional Retractable Bow-thruster for ease of maneuvering without compromising sailing performance. A bright and warm interior thanks to numerous port-lights and rich woodwork. Absolute comfort with dedicated spaces for washing machine dishwasher freezer water maker etc.
Cockpit
Self-draining cockpit with floor in non-slip polyester. Large size cockpit benches with teak trim. Very convenient safe cockpit coamings with winch areas in teak. Large fixed cockpit table fitted with a teak tray and stainless fiddles with hinged leaves: easy movement and lots of seating around the table. A cubby-hole behind helm console. For keeping ropes tidy the cockpit has a rope tub at the entrance to the companionway. Sliding Plexiglass companionway hatch.Companionway sprayhood (3 brackets) in Dufour colors built in to the coach-roof and fitted with leathercovered stainless handrails. Navigation instrument location above companionway. Gas cylinder locker. Cockpit lighting via dedicated spotlight built in under boom.
Keel
For maximum life keels undergo factory treatment before fitting (anti-corrosion and improved finish thanks to epoxy-based paint and coatings). The keel with a large sole-plate is fixed to the boat with a system of stainless backing-plate and nuts. Her bulb keel is in cast iron: 1.90 m.As an option a long mixed cast-iron/lead ballast keel with a draft of 2.25m allows superior (stiff close-winded) performance while maintaining an acceptable draft lowering the center of gravity and increasing her stability.
Rigging
Running Rigging: Mainsheet returned to cockpit. Mainsail halyard returned to cockpit. Boom topping lift with mast cleat. 2 automatic reefing lines returned to cockpit. Mainsail outhaul returned to cockpit. Rigid boom vang with 4:1 tackle returned to cockpit. 2 genoa sheets. Genoa halyard returned to halyard winch. Handling the running rigging: Mainsail track on coach-roof. 10 Spinlock XTS jammers. 2 Spinlock XAS jammers. 2 x 5 sheave deck organisers. Standard Rigging: Continuous-type stainless rigging. Backstay bridle with twin turnbuckles. Single forestay.
Engine /Mechanical Equipment
Engine installation: Volvo 75 hp engine with Sail-drive transmission. 110 hp Volvo engine with prop shaft transmission and folding propeller also available as an option. Carefully-designed foam soundproofing. Engine compartment ventilation via 100 mm ducts leading to transom (invisible ventilation openings). Engine sump. Engine control lever and engine control panel built into aft sun platform aft of the port helm position.Rev counter and hour meter. Fixed three-bladed prop. 250 liter rotomoulded fuel tank beneath aft bunks with electric fuel gauge remoted to chart table. Fuel filter with water separator plus sea-water filter anti-siphon valve. Engine compartment light.
Hull
The sandwich design of the hull makes for very good thermal and acoustic insulation. The lamination of the network of ribs reinforces the hulls solidity and in this way makes allows very good spreading of the forces from the keel and rigging. The inner molding liner with its perfect finish produces additional stowage space under the floors and makes for easier cleaning. Prevention of osmosis on hull with the use of a NPG gelcoat.
Starboard Chart Table
Side-facing chart table. Space provided for laptop computer. Unit with shelf beneath chart table. High-level unit running along side. Bookshelf. Panel for navigation instruments. Chart reader. Electrical distribution panel (12V / 220V). All functions indicated by engraved labels in both. 12 V power socket. 220 V power socket. Water and diesel gauges. Seat with cushion. Fixed port in coach-roof side.
Mooring & Anchoring
The mooring and anchoring system comprises: Self-draining anchor locker forward with hatch cover. Anchor eyebolt. Vertical 1.5 kW electric windlass with control box in the sail locker for remote electrical control. Gypsy. 2 bow rollers with stainless stemhead fitting (sailing possible with anchor catted). 6 stainless steel mooring cleats for making fast warps and springs. 6 stainless steel rubbing plates on sheer line.Fender stowage provided in stern locker or sail locker. Delta anchor 25kg. 30m anchor chain 12 60m cable 22. 2 x 15m mooring lines 18 1 x 42m mooring line 18. 6 fenders (big size).
Sundeck
Large teak covered aft sun platform. Removable bathing ladder with teak steps. Removable ladder with teak steps for the gate doors.Cockpit shower with hot and cold water. Transom with hinged door to access the liferaft locker with removable bathing ladder.
Category: Powerboats
Water Capacity: 155 gal
Type: Cruiser (Power)
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Manufacturer: Dufour Yachts USA
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Passengers: 0
Year: 2011
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 48' 0"
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Engine Manufacturer: Volvo Penta
Condition: Unavailable
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Boat's Name: Dufour
Engine Type: Other
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Number of Engines: 1
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States
Engine Drive: Other
Beam: 15' 4"
Horsepower: 110 hp
Draft: 6' 2"
Engine Year: 2011
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Displacement: 15.1 t
Engine Hours: 0
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Fuel Type: Diesel
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Fuel Capacity: 66 gal
Hull Material: Fiberglass/Composite
Propeller Type: Other
Number of Hulls: 1
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