2008 Dufour 455 Grand Large

The 2008 Dufour 455 Grand Large is a fiberglass cruising yacht designed by Olivier Racoupeau and built by Dufour Yachts. At 45 feet in length with a 14-foot beam, she combines manageable proportions with robust offshore capability. Power comes from a single 75-horsepower Volvo Penta diesel engine, delivering a cruising speed of 6 knots and a maximum speed of 9 knots.

The yacht features a three-cabin layout with two heads and generous living areas well-suited to extended cruising. She is outfitted for bluewater sailing with modern Raymarine navigation electronics, solar power, and a watermaker for self-sufficient passagemaking. Recent upgrades include new standing rigging and a full suit of North sails installed in 2025.

Throughout an extended cruising season in French Polynesia, the yacht was actively maintained and improved by her previous owners. Her equipment and systems have been continually tended to support comfortable offshore voyaging. The boat presents as a capable platform ready for continued cruising adventures.