Dufour Grand Large 512 Just Listed

DUFOUR 512 GRAND LARGE CUM LAUDE
EU VAT Paid
Engine Hours: Approx. 600

Launched in 2017, Cum Laude is a privately owned Dufour 512 Grand Large that stands out for her condition, thoughtful upgrades and consistent professional care. She was purchased by the current owners in 2020 with approximately 60 engine hours and minimal use, and has since been maintained to a notably high standard. The yacht is offered for sale solely due to the owners intention to move to a new vessel.

Since new, Dufour 512 Grand Large has benefited from careful seasonal use and has been laid ashore for five to six months each year. All maintenance, servicing and winterisation have been entrusted to Civitanova Yacht Service in Civitanova Marche, ensuring continuity of care and detailed service records. The result is a yacht that presents today as a well-sorted, lightly used example of this popular cruising model.

Under power, the yacht is driven by a 75hp Yanmar diesel engine with saildrive, showing approximately 600 hours. The engine has been serviced annually as a matter of routine, with oil, filters and impeller replaced each year. An Autoprop three-blade self-pitching propeller provides excellent manoeuvrability under power and noticeably reduced drag under sail. A bow thruster further enhances close-quarters handling.

Sailing performance is strong and versatile. The yacht is equipped with North Sails mainsail and jib (2023), complemented by Dyneema running rigging renewed in 2023. The original mainsail and jib remain onboard. While Cum Laude has not been used for competitive racing, she has proven her capability in social events, including a win in the Civitanovaibenik rally. A North Sails Code Zero and Montefusco gennaker are available by separate negotiation.

On deck, Cum Laude is exceptionally well equipped for Mediterranean cruising. Twin carbon steering wheels serve fully renewed Raymarine navigation stations (2020) at both helms, with radar, AIS and autopilot. The cockpit is designed for comfort and entertaining, featuring full cushions, forward and aft sunbathing areas (renewed 2025), a teak cockpit table (2025), external refrigerator, cockpit audio system and a gas barbecue. Teak side decks lead forward, while a hydraulic bathing platform, folding carbon gangway and stainless steel boarding step make access simple and safe.

Below deck, the yacht offers a bright and spacious three-cabin, three-heads layout. The owners cabin features an en-suite head with separate shower, while both aft cabins have their own en-suite facilities. Air conditioning, heating and dehumidification are fitted throughout. The galley is fully equipped for extended cruising, and numerous recent upgrades include new service and engine batteries (2025), new taps (2025) and replaced heads pumps (2024).

Cum Laude is EU VAT paid, currently ashore in Civitanova Marche, and represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, turn-key Dufour 512 Grand Large.
Key Features

EU VAT paid

Professionally maintained by Civitanova Yacht Service

Ashore 56 months annually

North Sails mainsail & jib (2023)

Autoprop self-pitching propeller

Fully renewed Raymarine navigation suite (2020)

Three-cabin, three-heads layout

Air conditioning, heating & dehumidification throughout

Hydraulic bathing platform

Extensive recent upgrades ( Call Seller )

Additional information
Hull & Deck

Twin carbon steering wheels

Teak side decks to bow

Hydraulic bathing platform with electric motor and winch

Folding carbon fibre gangway

Stainless steel boarding step

Teak cockpit table with double folding top and water outlet (2025)

Full cockpit cushions

Forward sunbathing cushions (2025)

Aft cockpit sunbed cushions (2025)

Sprayhood and bimini (2023)

Full deckhouse rain covers (2025)

External gas barbecue

External refrigerator with mini cooler

Cockpit speakers (2022)


Rig, Sails & Deck Gear

Aluminium mast and boom

Manual hydraulic backstay

Dyneema running rigging (2023)

North Sails mainsail & jib (2023)

Original mainsail & jib onboard

2 × electric Lewmar winches

4 × manual Lewmar winches

Code Zero & gennaker available by separate negotiation


Navigation & Electronics

Raymarine navigation system (renewed 2020)

Twin helm displays

Autopilot

Radar

AIS

Wind, depth & speed instruments

Anchor windlass with chain counter (requires calibration)

VHF

Wi-Fi radio


Machinery & Systems

Yanmar 75hp diesel engine

Approx. 600 engine hours

Autoprop three-blade propeller

Bow thruster

Engine serviced annually

Engine battery (2025)


Electrical

Service batteries (2025)

Inverter

Shore power system

220V sockets throughout


Plumbing

2 × 220L fuel tanks (isolatable)

3 × 200L fresh water tanks

Hot water boiler

Sea water pump to galley

3 electric toilets

3 holding tanks

Heads pumps replaced (2024)

Taps replaced (2025)


Accommodation & Galley

Three-cabin, three-heads layout

Owners cabin with separate shower

Two aft guest cabins with en-suite heads

Folding saloon dining table

Chart table with navigation station

Gas hob & oven

Microwave

Coffee machine

Two stainless steel refrigerators


Tender & Safety

2.50m tender with aluminium keel (2024)

4hp outboard engine

6-person liferaft (2025)

Disclaimer
Nicolle Associates 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.

This vessel is EU VAT paid.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Civitanova Marche, Italy.
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