Dufour 455 Grand Large Fortuna

2006 Dufour 455 Grand Large – "Fortuna"

ONE OWNER FROM NEW
IMMACULATE CONDITION
PRICE REDUCED MARCH 2026

We are delighted to present Fortuna, a superb one-owner example of the highly regarded Dufour 455 Grand Large – a capable, comfortable and beautifully appointed cruiser from the drawing board of Umberto Felci.

Built by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, the Grand Large series offers enhanced liveaboard comfort, a generous beam, and practical sailing characteristics ideal for extended family cruising. The 455 GL is a well-balanced vessel that blends Felci’s Italian flair for performance lines with purposeful cruising sensibility.

Highlights Include:

• Three double cabins, including a generous forward owner’s suite with en-suite heads


• Spacious cockpit with walk-through transom – perfect for Mediterranean cruising


• Volvo 75HP diesel engine (1,914 hours), professionally serviced annually


• In-mast furling mainsail, furling genoa and cruising chute


• Full suite of navigation electronics (Raymarine, original)


• Electric windlass, twin anchors and practical deck layout


• Zodiac dinghy with Suzuki 4HP outboard


• White upholstery, teak joinery, 6ft headroom throughout


• UK Sails (Main and Genoa replaced in approx. 2017)

Dufour 455 Grand Large Specification:

Hull & Deck:

• LOA: 13.76m


• Beam: 4.30m


• Draft: 2.01m


• Displacement: 10,426 kg


• Ballast: 3,000 kg


• Fin keel with bulb


• Spade rudder


• Walk-through transom


• Teak-trimmed cockpit

Rig & Sails:

• Fractional sloop rig


• Aluminium spars


• In-mast furling mainsail


• Furling genoa


• Cruising chute


• 4 x Harken self-tailing winches

Engine & Tankage:

• Volvo Penta D2-75 | 75HP | Saildrive | 3-blade fixed prop


• Fuel: 530L


• Water: 250L


• Plastic holding tank


• Hot & cold pressurised water system

Electrics:

• 12V ship’s system


• Shore power


• 3 switched batteries (new 2021)

Accommodation:

Below decks Fortuna impresses with her warm teak interior, bright and airy saloon, and sensible 3-cabin, 2-heads layout. The galley is fully equipped for serious cruising, and the cockpit table even includes an ice box – ideal for sundowners.

• 6 berths in 3 double cabins


• 2 heads (manual), each with shower and basin


• Galley with 3-burner gas cooker, oven and grill


• Double stainless-steel sink | Ample storage


• White upholstery | TV | CD/Radio with cockpit speakers


• Clock & barometer | Full set of galleyware

Navigation & Safety:

• Compass, speed/depth/log, wind instruments


• GPS, plotter, VHF, Navtex, autopilot


• Electric windlass


• Delta anchor (with chain & warp) + secondary Danforth


• Liferaft | Bilge pumps | Gas detector | Navigation lights


• Sprayhood | Bimini | Full cockpit cover

Fortuna has been cherished by her sole owner from new and presents in solid condition, ready for her next chapter. Whether you're planning coastal hops or bluewater adventures, this capable 45-footer offers proven design, generous space, and all the right cruising features.