The best Dufour 470 on the market! (and probably one of the nicest 46-50 footers available for sale!)

Key points (TL/DR):

• 1st owner - never chartered!
• 3 cabin / 2 heads
• Top condition - better than new!
• Every possible option you want for liveaboard and blue water cruising!
• Ready to go around the world
• The best sub 50ft sailboat on the market - a must see!
• A/C, Genset, Solar, Watermaker, Elec. winches, Downwind/Upwind sails, Custom arch with retractable davits, dishwasher, washer\dryer, Extended battery bank and so much more!

Launched in 2022, SOMMER's is a veteran sailor's dream boat that was built, speced and customized to be a modern luxury family cruiser, turned into blue water pedigree that is ready for world navigation at the highest levels of comfort for prolonged periods as a proper "liveaboard" vessel!

All of this owner's knowledge and know-how went into shaping this beautiful production boat into a sailor's dream but not least - the sailor's wife's dream as well!

"SOMMER's" is heavily equipped with every possible option possible, but her true genius lies not just in her spec, but in the hours, days and weeks of labor that went into customizing her to break the production boat mold and become an uber-comfortable, luxurious cruiser that has all the right things where god usually put them - in the details!

From a heavily modified electric plan with more batteries, a high output Victron Energy Quatro charger/inverter that works in tandem with the silent FP generator, to the custom arch with retractable davits, reinforced bow area for heavier chain or liveaboard amenities like a dishwasher and large washer/dryer or even just the high end audio system setup usually only found in motorboats - this Dufour 470 is ready for the owner who is looking for a turn key yacht ready to cruise around the world at utmost comfort and style with a short handed crew.

Self sustainable and liveaboard ready!With an enhanced battery pack, 6.4kW generator, 900w of rigid solar panels, 150l/h watermaker, extra 100l of Fuel tank and all the amenities of home away from like tropical air condition, large refrigiration and extra freezer, 6 person dishwasher, home sized washer/dryer, a proper powerboat-like audio system and so many other comfort creatures - S/V "SOMMER'S" feels like your dream home while under sail or at anchor and can keep you out anchor for prolonged periods in top comfort!

Turn key ready!"SOMMER'S" is ready to go - serviced and maintained, there is literaly nothing that that needs to be done before heading to whatever destination you desire - even in terms of equipment and spare part.

General Information

•    Model: Dufour 470

•    Layout: 3 Cabins / 2 Heads (Front Galley)

•    Status: 1st owner Private use only

•    Maintenance: Professional seasonal service; Annual haul-out, antifouling, and polishing.

Registration & Taxation

•    Flag: United Kingdom (British Flag).

•    VAT Status: Not Paid (EU VAT not paid).

•    Current Location: Preveza, Greece.

•    Availability: Immediate / By agreement.

Engine & Propulsion

•    Engine: Volvo Penta 75HP (approx. 600 hrs)

•    Propeller: Flex-O-Fold 3-Blade Folding Propeller

•    Bow Thruster: Side-Power SRV100 Ret retractable (24V)

Sails & Rigging

Dufour "EASY" rigging layout with winches laid at the back next to helm for single/short handed crew and bridal system for mainsail, all lines led aft.

•    Mast: In-mast Furling system (Upgraded wide-lip profile to accomodate future sail with vertical battens)

•    Custom Rigging and mast extras: Whisker pole, additional mast cleats, stoppers, and secondary halyard system.

•    Deck Hardware: 4x Winches (3x Electric, 1x Manual), all lines led to helm stations.

•    Main Sail: Furling Mainsail by Elvstrom.

•    Headsail: Self-tacking Jib by Elvstrom

•    Code 0: Legend Sails - High-grade laminate with UV protection, Seldén CX25 furler.

•    Gennaker: Legend Sails - Asymmetric Spinnaker with ATN Snuffer (New/Unused).

Deck & Exterior

•    Custom Stainless Steel Arch: Custom design with integrated retractable (via electric winch) tender davits and solar mounts, cockpit flood light and communication antenas. 

•    Cockpit: Synthetic Teak - Flexiteek with grey caulking

•    Aft Galley: Plancha (Grill) and Sink

•    Upholstery: Complete cushions and backrests set.

•    Canvas: Bimini & Sprayhood (including side enclosures), complete set of covers including deck hatches covers), Expandable Sunshades canopy on boom.

•    Anchoring: 2500W / 24V Windlass, 100m 10mm Chain, 33kg Rocna Vulcan Anchor with s/s swivel

•    Transom: Electrically operated folding platform with remote.

Electrical System

•    Shore power: 32amp, Galvanic Isolator at inlet

•    Generator: Fischer Panda 8000i (6.4 kW) Variable Speed (Water/Gas separator silent exhaust).

•    Inverter/Charger: Victron Quattro 12/3000/120 (Integrated Power Management).

•    Solar Power: 900W Hard-frame Solar Panels mounted on custom arch.

•    Batteries: Upgraded service bank (Additional AGM units).

•    Monitoring: Victron Cerbo GX / Touch display.

Navigation and Electronics

Full Raymarine navigation suite with upgraded components:

•    Autopilot: Raymarine Evolution with Hydraulic Drive.

•    Chartplotters: 1x 7” Axiom Display at Helm, 1x 12” Axiom Pro at Cockpit Table.

•    Radar: Raymarine Quantum Chirp.

•    AIS: Raymarine AIS Transceiver.

•    VHF: Raymarine Ray63 + Wireless handset for cockpit.

•    Connectivity: Starlink ready, Iridium GO! antenna installed.

Interior & Comfort

•    Climate Control: 3x Air Conditioning units (with total of 38,000BTU for hot climates).

•    Watermaker: HP Watermaker 150 L/h (220V).

•    Galley/Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dual Stainless Steel Drawer Fridges, Additional Freezer, 3 burner gas stove, Integrated Espresso machine in a coffee drawer, Microwave

•    Electric sea water pump at sink

•    Laundry: Integrated AEG Washer/Dryer (8kg/5kg).

•    Water Filtration: Advanced multi-stage filter with dedicated drinking tap.

•    Salon: Special "Dufour Luxury dining table" with foldable wings and electric foot/pedestal (convertible to double berth) including the infill cushion.

Auxiliary & Safety

•    Tender: Highfield Ultra-Light 2.90m (Hypalon).

•    Outboard: Mercury 9.9HP 2-Stroke engine.

•    Safety Equipment: Plastimo Transocean+ 8 people Liferaft, Epirb, Offshore pyrotechnics set,.

•    Extras: Extensive spare parts inventory, custom covers for helm stations/cockpit table/windows and hatched, companion way entry.

Maintenance Schedule 

Hull service every season. Last service May 2025 with full new coating - 4x primer layers and 2x Antifouling layers (SeaJet).

Engine Service every 100 hours.

Generator service every season

Watermaker service every season

Technical Specifications & Measurements

Year: 2022

Length Overall: 14.76 m (48.4 ft)

Length Hull: 13.99m (45.9ft)

Length Waterline: 13.55m (44.5ft)

Beam: 4.74 m (15.5 ft)

Draft: 2.25m (7.4ft)

Displacement: 13,200kg (light disp. according to manufacturer)

Engine: Volvo D2-75 HP (600 hours)

Mainsail: In-mast furling (Original by Elvstrom)

Jib: Self-Tacking jib (Original by Elvstrom)

Code 0: Legned Sails 85sqm Laminate code 0 with UV protection 

Gennaker / Asy. Spinnaker: Legend Sails 160sqm Gennaker with ATN snuffer

Cabins/Heads: 3/2

Water: 530L 

Fuel: 250L + 100L extra tank (with electric transfer pump)

General Information

• Model: Dufour 470
• Layout: 3 Cabins / 2 Heads (Front Galley)
• Status: 1st owner Private use only
• Maintenance: Professional seasonal service; Annual haul-out, antifouling, and polishing.

Registration & Taxation

• Flag: United Kingdom (British Flag).
• VAT Status: Not Paid (EU VAT not paid).
• Current Location: Preveza, Greece.
• Availability: Immediate / By agreement.

Engine & Propulsion

• Engine: Volvo Penta 75HP (approx. 600 hrs)
• Propeller: Flex-O-Fold 3-Blade Folding Propeller
• Bow Thruster: Side-Power SRV100 Ret retractable (24V)

Sails & Rigging

Dufour "EASY" rigging layout with winches laid at the back next to helm for single/short handed crew and bridal system for mainsail, all lines led aft.

• Mast: In-mast Furling system (Upgraded wide-lip profile to accomodate future sail with vertical battens)
• Custom Rigging and mast extras: Whisker pole, additional mast cleats, stoppers, and secondary halyard system.
• Deck Hardware: 4x Winches (3x Electric, 1x Manual), all lines led to helm stations.
• Main Sail: Furling Mainsail by Elvstrom.
• Headsail: Self-tacking Jib by Elvstrom
• Code 0: Legend Sails - High-grade laminate with UV protection, Seldén CX25 furler.
• Gennaker: Legend Sails - Asymmetric Spinnaker with ATN Snuffer (New/Unused).

Deck & Exterior

• Custom Stainless Steel Arch: Custom design with integrated retractable (via electric winch) tender davits and solar mounts, cockpit flood light and communication antenas. 
• Cockpit: Synthetic Teak - Flexiteek with grey caulking
• Aft Galley: Plancha (Grill) and Sink
• Upholstery: Complete cushions and backrests set.
• Canvas: Bimini & Sprayhood (including side enclosures), complete set of covers including deck hatches covers), Expandable Sunshades canopy on boom.
• Anchoring: 2500W / 24V Windlass, 100m 10mm Chain, 33kg Rocna Vulcan Anchor with s/s swivel
• Transom: Electrically operated folding platform with remote.

Electrical System

• Shore power: 32amp, Galvanic Isolator at inlet
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• Generator: Fischer Panda 8000i (6.4 kW) Variable Speed (Water/Gas separator silent exhaust).
• Inverter/Charger: Victron Quattro 12/3000/120 (Integrated Power Management).
• Solar Power: 900W Hard-frame Solar Panels mounted on custom arch.
• Batteries: Upgraded service bank (Additional AGM units).
• Monitoring: Victron Cerbo GX / Touch display.

Navigation and Electronics

Full Raymarine navigation suite with upgraded components:

• Autopilot: Raymarine Evolution with Hydraulic Drive.
• Chartplotters: 1x 7” Axiom Display at Helm, 1x 12” Axiom Pro at Cockpit Table.
• Radar: Raymarine Quantum Chirp.
• AIS: Raymarine AIS Transceiver.
• VHF: Raymarine Ray63 + Wireless handset for cockpit.
• Connectivity: Starlink ready, Iridium GO! antenna installed.

Interior & Comfort

• Climate Control: 3x Air Conditioning units (with total of 38,000BTU for hot climates).
• Watermaker: HP Watermaker 150 L/h (220V).
• Galley/Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dual Stainless Steel Drawer Fridges, Additional Freezer, 3 burner gas stove, Integrated Espresso machine in a coffee drawer, Microwave
• Electric sea water pump at sink
• Laundry: Integrated AEG Washer/Dryer (8kg/5kg).
• Water Filtration: Advanced multi-stage filter with dedicated drinking tap.
• Salon: Special "Dufour Luxury dining table" with foldable wings and electric foot/pedestal (convertible to double berth) including the infill cushion.

Auxiliary & Safety

• Tender: Highfield Ultra-Light 2.90m (Hypalon).
• Outboard: Mercury 9.9HP 2-Stroke engine.
• Safety Equipment: Plastimo Transocean+ 8 people Liferaft, Epirb, Offshore pyrotechnics set,.
• Extras: Extensive spare parts inventory, custom covers for helm stations/cockpit table/windows and hatched, companion way entry.

Maintenance Schedule 

Hull service every season. Last service May 2025 with full new coating - 4x primer layers and 2x Antifouling layers (SeaJet).

Engine Service every 100 hours.

Generator service every season

Watermaker service every season

Inventory listSafety & Emergency

• Plastimo Transocean+ 8 people Liferaft
• Satellite phone - INMARSAT
• Emergency abandon-ship pack
• EPIRB
• 3 inflatable life jackets
• 4x Harnesses and tethers
• Dan Buoy
• Offshore pyrotechnics set
• 4 fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket
• Extended first aid kit

Navigation & Communication

• Hand compass
• Signal mirror
• Signal flag kit
• Daylight navigation signals
• Torch lights (including waterproof)
• Handheld portable VHF
• Pilot books and maps
• Starlink G4 Antenna
• Iridium Go! Antenna

Spare Parts kits

• Fischer Panda Generator spare part kit
• Volvo spare part kit
• Mercury outboard Spare parts kit
• Water maker Spare filters + pickling materials
• Extensive list of boat spares

Safety & Emergency

• Satellite phone - INMARSAT
• Emergency abandon-ship pack
• EPIRB
• 3 inflatable life jackets
• 4x Harnesses and tethers
• Dan Buoy
• Offshore pyrotechnics set
• 4 fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket
• Extended first aid kit

General Equipment

• Extensive tool box
• Battery booster for main engine and generator
• 12 Spherical + 2 Large round fenders
• Storm jackets: M (women), XL (men)
• Boots, sizes 44 and 41
• Diving masks
• Vacum