2001 Dufour 43 CC Centre Cockpit Sailboat – Rare Bluewater Cruiser for Sale in the UK

The 2001 Dufour 43 CC is a rare and well-equipped bluewater cruiser designed for comfort, performance, and long-distance sailing. This Centre Cockpit sailboat, located in the United Kingdom, offers an ideal blend of ocean-going capability and onboard luxury for serious sailors seeking a proven offshore vessel.

2001 Dufour 43 CC – Bluewater Cruiser with Upgrades – Leros, Greece A rarely available Dufour 43 Centre Cockpit, this well-equipped bluewater cruiser is designed for comfort, performance, and long-distance sailing. Currently berthed in Leros Marina, Greece, she comes with a transferable berth until June 2025. With meticulous maintenance and continuous upgrades, she has proven her seaworthiness over six months of annual cruising. Built to a high standard, she features a solid GRP hull, a fin keel, and teak decking, ensuring both durability and style. Her Volvo MD22P 50HP engine with saildrive propulsion offers dependable performance. The sail inventory includes a 130% Kemp genoa (new in 2019), an Elvstrom Sobstad mainsail, and a spinnaker, making her well-prepared for various wind conditions. For self-sufficiency at sea, she boasts a generator, solar panels, an inverter, and four new leisure batteries. The interior is beautifully crafted with solid wood joinery, three spacious cabins, two heads, and a saloon table that converts into an additional berth—ideal for extended cruising or living aboard. Navigation equipment includes a B&G chart plotter, AIS receiver, autopilot, and Furuno radar, ensuring confidence on ocean passages. Additional features such as a bimini top, sprayhood, swim ladder, and cockpit table enhance onboard comfort, while a Yamaha big tube dinghy and Honda outboard add convenience for exploring anchorages. Well-maintained, ocean-ready Dufour 43 CC—contact us today to arrange a viewing in Leros! Construction 13.10 meters length x 4.20 meters beam 1.90 meters draught 12,000 kg displacement 2,400 kg ballast GRP construction Fin keel Wheel steering A - Ocean CE Design Category Teak deck and cockpit Machinery Volvo MD22P engine 50 HP / 37 kW performance Saildrive propulsion Electrics Shore connection Generator Battery charger Inverter Four new leisure batteries Starter battery Bow thruster battery Solar panels Tankage 380-liter fresh water tank 230-liter diesel fuel capacity 60-liter holding tank Rig and Sail 16.40-meter mast height (aluminium mast) 38 m² mainsail (mast furling) 54 m² genoa (roller furling) 70 m² spinnaker 130% Kemp sails genoa (new 2019) Elvstrom Sobstad mainsail Ex-charter spinnaker (reasonable condition) 4 manual winches Accommodation 10-person certified capacity 230 cm headroom 3 cabins 6 berths 2 bathrooms Saloon table converts to a twin berth High-quality solid wood joinery Deck Sprayhood Bimini top Swim ladder Gangway Deck shower Cockpit table Navigation B&G chart plotter B&G Triton Raymarine VHF radio AIS receiver display Autopilot Furuno radar Forward scanner Separate depth display Navigation lights Bow thruster Tender 2019 Yamaha big tube dinghy Honda 2.3 HP outboard Safety Exhaust temperature alarm Carbon monoxide alarm Gas alarm 4 fire extinguishers EPIRB Anchor Bilge pump Life raft The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear. Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.

Key Specifications

• Length: 43.0 feet (13.1 m)
• Year Built: 2001
• Cabins: 4 spacious sleeping areas
• Heads: 2 private bathrooms
• Max Passengers: 10 guests
• Engine: Volvo Penta MD22, 50 hp diesel
• Condition: Very good, well-maintained
• Location: United Kingdom
• Status: For sale

This yacht is a proven offshore cruiser, ideal for serious bluewater sailing adventures.