34'9' DUFOUR 4800

1981 Dufour 4800, This Dufour performance cruiser was built in 1981 at a time when boats were built to last while still being fast and comfortable. This boat was especially ordered and delivered for Bruno Bich, (BIC corp.) who owned the Dufour shipyard at the time. Many features were added such as a racing keel, rudder and mast for added performance along with top of the line rigging.
Since 1994, many improvements and replacements were made to the boat to give it a mint condition. This a perfect boat for cruisers with a family of 4-6 with an interest in simply wanting a fast, reliable and comfortable ride. This boat is also setup to live aboard.
What makes this boat unique is the warm and cozy atmosphere of the interior thanks to its high quality woodwork (too expensive to reproduce today) the large numbers of berths (7) and the extensive TLC/upgrades given to this boat over the years.
A 2023 survey estimated the boat value in todays market at $45,000.
New cabin cushions (alcantara material) and curtains (classy bordeaux color)
New non skid synthetic grey EVA decking on most parts of the deck/cockpit for comfort and safety.

Transcript from 2023 survey
ENGINE
Auxiliary power is furnished by a Yanmar 3GM30 3 cylinder diesel engine. Cooling is by fresh water. Hp is 30. Engine serial #12450. Transmission is Kenzacki with 2.61-1 reduction. Serial #20839. Engine installations appear satisfactory. Beds found in good condition. Engine mounts found in good condition. Hours on unit are 4000 approximately. Exhaust is rubber water lift pot muffler and found in good condition with double hose clamps on all connections. Engine shift and throttle found to be operating properly. Engine is fitted with Racor fuel filter, alarm along with drip pan. Shaft log stuffing box is fitted with a PSI dripless seal. Engine was operational at this time.

ELECTRICAL
Vessels system is 12-volt with 115-volt shore power. Circuit protection is by panel with breaker switches for both systems along with vapor tight battery switches. All wiring is thermo plastic and found in good condition and properly secured. Two 6-volt and one 12-volt group
27 batteries are provided and secured in acid proof containers. Battery charging is by alternator on engine and 20 amp True Charger auto battery charger. Navigation lights meet International Motor Boat Act requirements. Hull potential meter reading for stray current corrosion was good at .80 with no electrolytic deterioration of any under water metals noted. Vessel is bonded for lightning protection through shrouds to keel.

FUEL SYSTEM
One rectangular 316 stainless steel fuel tank is provided and properly secured. Capacity is 31 US gallons approximately. Installation conforms to ABYC standards. Feed lines are A! Coast Guard approved type with Racor fuel filter and shut off noted. Tank was tested to 4 psi by manufacturer. Fill is on side deck and properly marked "DIESEL".

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Three (3) Coast Guard approved hand held portable units noted.

VENTILATION
Ventilation conforms to Coast Guard standard requirements with engine room blower operating properly.

GROUND TACKLE
North Hill 15 lb stainless steel anchor with chain and rode
Spare 25lb Danforth anchor

BILGE PUMPS
(2) Attwood electric auto bilge pump 1100 GPH
Manual bilge pump
Shower sump pump
Fresh water pump

SEA COCKS
All through hull fittings are bronze ball valves
All hose connections are double hose clamped

SPARS
Mast and boom are by Hall Spars painted aluminum with stainless steel rod standing rigging
Turnbuckles and swage fittings found in good condition
Head stay is fitted with Harken roller furling
Boom vang is Quick Vang
Back stay is fitted with Navtec hydraulic adjuster
All rigging was inspected by Sound Rigging, Essex with changes carried out
All rigging appears in good condition along with running rigging
Main sheet traveler is Harken secured forward in cockpit
SAILS
North main
Furling genoa #2
Storm jibs
(3) Spinnakers
(2) Staysails

WINCHES
(7) Lewmar winches
4 #42 self tailing
2 # 44 self tailing
Mast haylard winch
All winches found secure and operating freely

ELECTRONICS
Plastimo compass
Danforth compass
Raymarine ST400auto pilot
Brooks and Gatehouse speed and log
Raytheon VHF radio
Engine alarm
Battery monitor
Radar reflector
Jensen stereo
GFCIs noted in 110 volt wiring

MISCELLANEOUS
Lines and fenders
Life preservers - 10 noted
Shore power cord 30 amp
Horns
Flares
Hot and cold pressure water 66 US gallon capacity.
Hot water heater 6 gallon
Emergency tiller
Life ring
Life sling
Solar panels