2011 Dufour 405 Grand Large

Hot deal and boat in mint condition!

New sail drive 2020, anti-fouling in 2021.

Around USD 100,000 spent over 2018 - 2022 years: new sails, new electronics, great underwater jobs (paint stripping and antifouling, seacocks replacement, etc.)

A good sized sailboat, this sea-worthy Dufour is well looked after by an owner who is an avid sailor and has done real sails around regional waters. Sparse for a 40 foot sail boat, it has modern cherry wood look interior, Raymarine navigation, folding prop, Volvo 55hp diesel engine. 

Owner's Story

Patrick has been sailing for 50 years since the age of 12, as he grew up in Tahiti ( French Polynesia), then sailed  in south America, Newfoundland, Caribbean;
After years of competition in Olympic series, he had to stop due to professional activities, until he established himself in Singapore 14 years ago;
He decided to acquired Moonage Daydream (MD), as the Dufour 405GL, has a configuration for solo sailing, what he particularly love it;

As an expert in Singapore waters, he spent his time with MD, in day solo navigation, towards Raffle Lighthouse to avoid commercial traffic as well as taking many people in discovering excursions around Singapore islands this amazing side of Singapore still too much ignored!; Offering lunch or diner onboard at Lazarus Beach, is also another side what MD layout and kitchen offers to who is interested in the experience of cooking in a boat  in the environment of Lazarus Eagle Bay ! The owner has been diligent in maintenance, with underwater and top boat cleaning scheduled twice a week.