Dufour 512

2016 Dufour 512 Grand Large

Universal Yachting are pleased to offer Second Wind, a 2016 Dufour 512 Grand Large in exceptional condition. Supplied new by us, maintained by her original owner throughout, and having just completed a comprehensive winter refit including engine service, saildrive service, full hull polish, teak clean and complete interior valet, she is ready for the 2026 season.

Fitted with bow and stern thrusters and being single rudder, she is a 50-foot boat you can genuinely sail single-handed, with all control lines led aft she is as easy to sail as she is to bring into the marina. Fitted with a generator for off-grid and extended cruising and a cockpit enclosure, Second Wind presents as one of the most highly specified and desirable 50-foot yachts on the market.

Configured in the most desirable three-cabin owner's configuration, the light oak interior finish and fully carpeted throughout makes her an exceptionally comfortable liveaboard and perfect for extended cruising. The full Raymarine navigation suite with two 12-inch Axiom plotters positioned right in front of you at each helm position.

Currently rigged with a 110% overlapping headsail, she also comes with a cruising chute, making her a genuinely capable passage maker in any conditions.

Second Wind is lying in Swanwick and available for immediate viewing by appointment.


Why this boat

Fitted with retractable bow and stern thrusters with remote control.
Single rudder, all control lines led aft, genuinely easy to sail single-handed
10kW Fischer Panda generator, independence from shore power wherever you are
Eberspacher Hydronic heating across six zones, a proper all-season yacht
Cockpit enclosure with cockpit heater, comfortable in any conditions
Full Raymarine navigation suite with twin 12-inch Axiom plotters, controllable via the Raymarine app from anywhere on board
Approximately 150 engine hours, lightly used and carefully maintained
Comprehensive winter refit completed 2025/26, ready for immediate sailing
Three-cabin owner's version with three ensuite heads, no compromise on privacy
Supplied new and maintained by the selling broker, full and transparent history
VAT paid


Recent Works

Winter 2025/26: Engine service, saildrive service, full hull polish, teak clean and complete interior valet

2026: New Sprayhood

2025: Service batteries replaced.
2023: New cockpit canopy



Specification Highlights

UK VAT Paid
Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine, approximately 150 engine hours, fully serviced
Elvstrom fully battened mainsail
Elvstrom 110% overlapping furling genoa
Cruising chute with snuffer
Retractable bow thruster with remote control
Retractable stern thruster with remote control
Teak laid cockpit floor and bathing platform
Twin leather-covered steering wheels with covers
Portside cockpit seat with fold-out sunbed extension
Plancha grill and sink in aft cockpit
New cockpit canopy 2023
Cockpit heater
Isotherm refrigerator under cockpit table
Cockpit shower, warm and cold water
USB points and waterproof socket on cockpit table
Anchor windlass with cockpit controls and anchor locker
Anchor with chain and warp
Coppercoat antifouling
Folding prop available as extra


Navigation and Electronics

Raymarine Axiom 12-inch chartplotters at both helm positions, fully controllable via Raymarine app
Raymarine Evolution autopilot
Raymarine i70 wind, speed and log displays at helms and chart table
Raymarine eS127 multifunction displays
AIS 650 Class B transceiver
18-inch 4kW HD radar
Raymarine 260E VHF, dual station
Navionics charts
Twin compasses
Full navigation lighting
Fusion radio interfaced with two Raymarine eS127 displays


Yacht Systems

10kW Fischer Panda generator, fully serviced
Eberspacher Hydronic heating with six touchscreen zone controls including heads
Hot and cold pressurised water with stainless steel mixer taps throughout
Batteries, start and service, installed 2021, 4 x 145Ah
Battery charger and inverter
Shore power connection with cable
Electric and manual bilge pumps


Interior

Light oak interior finish
Carpet throughout
Grey upholstery with upgraded cushioning


Saloon

U-shaped sofa with dining table
Additional starboard sofa
Navigation table
Wine cellar in bilge
Ample storage


Accommodation

Three double cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms and separate showers
Forward master cabin with double bed and electric head
Two aft double cabins each with electric head and separate shower
Saloon conversion to additional double berth
32-inch TV


Galley

Corian worktops
Eno cooker with three gas burners and oven
Isotherm refrigerator, two drawers
Sharp microwave
Coffee machine
Stainless steel sink