Dufour 512 Grand Large

Price :

£299,950

Location:

Dartmouth

Age:

2016

Engine:

Volvo Penta D2-75

Hrs:

126

Length:

15.2m

Beam:

4.8

For Sale: 2016 Dufour 512 Grand Large – Touchstone

Touchstone is an outstanding example of the highly sought-after Dufour 512 Grand Large — a yacht that offers effortless handling, luxurious comfort, and exceptional versatility. Designed for extended cruising but equally suited to exploring the UK coastline, she’s the ideal choice whether you’re planning relaxed evenings in picturesque harbours, coastal passages, or adventurous voyages abroad. Freshly serviced and presented in excellent condition, she’s ready for immediate sailing.

One owner from new, Touchstone showcases the best of Dufour’s craftsmanship. Her spacious, sleek design provides generous decks, a large, sociable cockpit, and abundant storage — perfect for comfortable cruising and entertaining. Featuring retractable bow and stern thrusters, a fixed and folding propeller, a generator, and a full Raymarine navigation suite, she is thoughtfully equipped for effortless handling and extended trips. Her light, airy interior, complemented by a full Eberspacker heating system, creates an elegant and practical living space. Meticulously maintained from day one, Touchstone is a standout yacht, blending serious cruising capability with unmistakable style.

Currently stored ashore in Salcombe – Viewings recommended for this stunning Dufour.

Specification

Build & Construction

  • Built and commissioned in 2016 by Dufour Yachts, La Rochelle

  • White GRP hull with dark grey wrap (applied 2016)

  • Fin keel

  • Teak-laid cockpit and bathing platform

  • Electric fold-down bathing platform

  • Stainless steel bow protection

  • Coppercoat antifouling

  • New composite through-hulls fitted (2019)

Dimensions

  • LOA: 15.2m (49’9″)

  • Beam: 4.8m (15’8″)

  • Draft: 2.3m (7’6″)

  • Displacement: 15,245kg | Ballast: 4,042kg
    (All figures approximate)

Engine & Systems

  • Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine (approx. 115 hours)

  • Full annual servicing history

  • Retractable bow and stern thrusters with remote control (new bowthruster blades 09/24)

  • Folding propeller

  • 10kW Fisher Panda generator

  • Eberspacker D10 Hydronic heating system throughout

  • Electric and manual bilge pumps

Sailing & Rig

  • 9/10 fractional rig with twin spreaders

  • Anodized aluminium mast and boom with continuous reefing

  • Elvström fully battened mainsail with sail bag, furling 110% genoa, self-tacking jib, and cruising chute with snuffer

  • Original standing rigging (serviced 09/24)

  • Lewmar electric and manual winches

  • Genoa roller furler, twin backstays

Navigation & Electronics

  • Twin Raymarine eS127 chartplotters (one at each helm)

  • Raymarine Evolution autopilot

  • Raymarine i70 wind/speed/log displays

  • AIS650 Class B transceiver

  • 18″ 4kW HD Raymarine radar

  • Raymarine 260E dual station VHF

  • Fusion sound system integrated with chartplotters

  • Full navigation lights and Navionics charts

Accommodation

  • Sleeps 8 across 3 double cabins + convertible saloon

  • Light oak cabinetry, grey upholstery, and carpeting throughout

  • U-shaped saloon settee with convertible berth option and telescopic 32″ TV

  • Forward master cabin with ensuite

  • Two aft double guest cabins (both with ensuite bathrooms)

  • Three electric heads with separate showers

  • Wine cellar in bilge area

Galley

  • Clay Corian worktops

  • ENO 3-burner gas stove and oven

  • Isotherm drawer fridge and separate freezer

  • Sharp microwave, coffee machine, and stainless steel sink

  • Ample storage throughout

Cockpit & Deck Equipment

  • Twin leather-covered steering wheels (with covers)

  • Foldable cockpit table with built-in fridge

  • Cockpit Plancha grill and sink

  • Cockpit cushions, sprayhood (2022), and full enclosure (2022)

  • Hot and cold cockpit shower

  • Electric fold-down bathing platform

Tankage

  • Fuel capacity: 440 litres

  • Fresh water capacity: 720 litres

  • 2 x Holding tanks
    (All figures approximate)

Ground Tackle

  • Electric anchor windlass with remote control

  • Anchor with chain and warp

Electrics

  • Start and service batteries (2021, 4 x 145Ah)

  • Battery charger and inverter

  • Shore power connection with cable

Location: Salcombe, Devon, UK
Asking Price: £299,950

For a full specification list, please email us at matthew.makepeace@twisted.co or alternatively call our sales team on +44 (0)1548 843 655.

Twisted Marine are purely acting as the broker in this instance. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the description given, we cannot guarantee the correctness of these particulars. This description should purely be used as a guide and does not constitute a term of contract between ourselves (as the vendor) and the purchaser.