Dufour 530


Price
US $675,000
Currency
Length
53' 0" - 16.16m
Vessel Location
Nanny Cay
Launch Year
2023

Boat Overview

Introducing Steel Away, a stunning 2023 Dufour 530 that captures the essence of modern cruising. Sleek, powerful, and beautifully outfitted, she delivers the perfect mix of performance under sail and refined comfort at anchor. Professionally maintained to the highest standard, she remains in immaculate condition and is equipped with premium upgrades that make her truly stand out in her class.


Design and Layout

Designed with both sailors and guests in mind, the Dufour 530 offers an expansive cockpit with twin helms and a smart deck layout that makes shorthanded sailing effortless. Below deck, her contemporary interior blends style and practicality, with light finishes, generous living areas, and a versatile 4-cabin, 2-head layout that ensures everyone is comfortable on extended voyages.


Capabilities

Whether your dream is island-hopping in the Caribbean, embarking on longer blue-water passages, or continuing in boutique charter with professional care, Steel Away is already equipped for it all. From her brand-new generator to her comprehensive electronics suite, she is a turn-key opportunity for her next owner.


Highlights


Brand-new Northern Lights generator

Watermaker for extended cruising

Full air-conditioning throughout

Complete Raymarine electronics suite with AIS & radar

Expansive sail wardrobe including Elvstrøm in-mast furling main, furling genoa, and North Sails Helix self-furling headsail

Spacious 4-cabin, 2-head interior layout

Professionally managed and kept in pristine condition

Tender & outboard included


Preliminary photos shown. The yacht is currently in hurricane storage with her mast down. A complete photo portfolio will be available mid-October once she is relaunched and prepared for the season.


Additional Information

Accommodation


4 cabin 2 head

Interior Comforts and Amenities


Air conditioning: Dometic reversible units (saloon, forward cabin, aft cabin), (2) 12,000 BTU (1) 8,000 shore power 110V/220V or Northern Lights generator, AC pump with bleed valve

Interior finish: "Europe Ambiance" - light oak, Corian ash concrete counters, laminated floorboards, Rabbani beige accents

Cushions: Soft beige saloon upholstery

Blinds: Venetian blinds in saloon and cabins; full blind/flyscreen sets for deck hatches

Lighting: Ambient LED lighting in saloon and cabins, LED overhead lights, two LED reading lights with USB plugs in each cabin and saloon, plus two additional reading lights in each cabin and saloon

Fans: 12V Caframo Sirocco fans throughout

Saloon table: Electric square base with "luxury" square table, retracts electronically to form large berth/lounge area (no inserts)

Wine cellar: Wooden

TV: Retractable flat screen with motorized lift in galley divider, rotatable toward dining table

Toilets: Two electric with fresh water flush (odor prevention system)

Cockpit shower: Hot/cold

Water heater: Installed (make unknown)

Watermaker: Aquabase ESWV), output 12 - 15 gal/hr

Galley Equipment


Fridge: Isotherm front loading (galley)

Freezer: Isotherm front loading (galley)

Extra fridge: Isotherm top loading (galley)

Cockpit fridge: Isotherm

Stove/oven: Eno 3-burner gimballed

Microwave oven: Hamilton Beach

Sink: Double stainless steel

Plancha grill: Gas with sink in cockpit

Coffee makers: (2) - Mr. Coffee drip + Keurig capsule machine

Barbecue: [confirm if included]

Entertainment


Audio system: Fusion Acoustimass DVD/audio system (saloon & cockpit zones)

Multimedia radio: Fusion Apollo MS-RA770

Remote: Fusion wireless link via mobile devices

Subwoofer: Integrated amplifier in saloon

Speakers: (2) Fusion in saloon, (2) Fusion in cockpit

TV: LED flat screen, electric lifting system in saloon, rotatable

Electronics and Navigation


Navigation package: Raymarine full electronics suite

GPS chartplotter: Raymarine AXIOM 12 Pro at cockpit table

Secondary GPS/multifunction display: Raymarine AXIOM at starboard helm

Radar: Raymarine Quantum 18"

AIS: Raymarine 700 transmitter/receiver

VHF: Raymarine at chart table, with wireless remote handset and mount at starboard helm

Autopilot: Raymarine integrated system

Tracking: Spot Trace with mobile notifications when vessel moves

Electrical Systems


AC power: US specification, 110V / 230V

DC power: 12V / 24V


Batteries:

Engine: Exide Premium, "105" 12V, around 105Ah

House bank: (4) AGM 12V, 150Ah


Electrical Equipment:

Generator: Northern Lights 9kW (brand new)

Inverter/charger: Victron MultiPlus 12/2000/80

Shore power: 50A / 125 - 250V inlet with 50A cord

Switches: (2) battery on/off manual switches, DC power distribution switches, AC power distribution switch panel

Deck and Hull Equipment


Draft: Shoal draft keel, 6 ft 4 in

Bimini with integrated LED strip lighting

Helm pods: (2) with full navigation; bow thruster control at starboard helm

Wheels: White dual helms with covers

Cockpit table: Folding, with storage space and built-in fridge

Cockpit cushions: Grey, fitted

Davits: Retractable/telescopic dinghy davits

Transom: Electric fold-down door with integrated bathing platform and stairs

Windlass: Lewmar CPX4 1600W (24V/110V)

Anchor package: Upgraded Mantus 85 with swivel, 200' chain, 150' rode

Bow: Stainless steel protection + bowsprit with integrated double anchor roller

Mooring cleats: (6) stainless steel

Teak: Cockpit floor and aft door, sealed black

Hatches: Flush to deck

Grill: Gas plancha with sink in cockpit

Shower: Fresh water, hot/cold, in cockpit

Lighting: Courtesy lights in cockpit, overhead LED strip in bimini, underwater lights, LED navigation lights, LED tricolor masthead light, LED anchor light, steaming light, deck light

Hull: Extra epoxy protection applied

Sails and Rigging

Sails:

Mainsail: Elvstrøm, in-mast furling

Genoa: Elvstrøm, furling

Additional sail: North Sails Helix, self-furling


Rigging:

Mast: Anodized aluminum, in-mast furling

Boom vang: selden

Self-tacking jib system: Selden blocks and track

Standing & running rigging: Excellent condition

Genoa tracks and cars for switching from self-tacking jib

Ocean Version 2022 upgrades: mainsail rail on roof, asymmetrical spinnaker gear, 2 roof winches for halyards, 2 winches for German sheeting system

Line clutches: (12 total, 6 per side) + (2) additional for dinghy davits


Winches:

(2) Lewmar 55 EST EVO electric halyard winches with automatic fuse on coach house roof

(2) Lewmar 55 ST EVO Electric secondary winches

Mechanical Equipment


Engine: Volvo Penta D3,110 hp

Engine hours: 818.1 (as of September 2025)

Transmission: Saildrive

Propeller: 3-blade folding

Bow thruster: Tunnel type, Sleipner

Generator: Northern Lights, 9kW (brand new)

Watermaker: Aquabase ESW, 12V, 12 - 15 gal/hr output

Water heater: Installed

Engine Info


Manufacturer: Volvo Penta

Model: D3 -110HP

Year Installed: 2023

Horsepower: 110 HP

Engine Hours: Approx. 818

Engine Type: Inboard

Drive Type: V drive

Fuel Type: Diesel


Additional Equipment:

Fuel filters

Emergency stop

Sea strainers

Fresh water cooling

Fuel shut-off

Engine alarms

Tankage


Water Capacity: 179.64 GAL

Fuel Capacity: 116.24 GAL

Waste: 40 Liters (estimated)

Owners Comments and Boat History

The owner purchased Steel Away new and customized her with extended cruising in mind, opting for the shallow draft version to allow access to more remote anchorages without the limitations of the standard keel.
That retirement dream was fulfilled with an unforgettable Caribbean-hopping adventure.
Today, she is under the watchful care of Waypoint Charters, receiving the highest level of maintenance to ensure that other Dufour 530 enthusiasts can enjoy sailing the BVI. With the option to remain in the charter fleet for the upcoming season, ownership offers an excellent way to offset costs while guaranteeing that your yacht is professionally maintained, fully prepared, and ready to sail the moment you arrive. The charter company is flexible and happy to work with owners' schedules.


Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.


Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.


Price
US $675,000   
Boat Reference
559476
Launch Year
2023
Length
53' 0" - 16.16m
Beam
5.01m
Vessel Location
Nanny Cay
Region
VG
Use
Leisure
Builder
Dufour
Engine
Volvo Penta 110 HP V
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Number Engines
1
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
818
Accommodation
Cabins:4
Electrics
Generator:True

CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
BVI Yacht Sales
Telephone
Address
Nanny Cay Marina
Sea Cows Bay TORTOLA British Virgin Islands


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