Dufour 500 GL

Dufour 500 Grand Large | Well-Specified Luxury Cruiser with Owner's Layout




This Dufour 500 Grand Large combines impressive sailing performance with luxurious onboard comfort. Designed by Umberto Felci and built by Dufour Yachts in France, "Stairway To Heaven" offers generous living space and a specification suited to Mediterranean cruising, offshore passages and extended stays aboard.




Powered by a Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine with saildrive transmission, she delivers reliable performance under power. In addition, a folding propeller, Fisher Panda generator and Side Power bow thruster improve manoeuvrability and onboard independence. Under sail, her Selden rig, slab-reefing mainsail, roller-furling genoa and twin-wheel steering system provide confident handling and rewarding performance.




Below deck, the sought-after three-cabin owner's layout offers comfortable accommodation for family and guests. The interior includes three electric heads, separate shower facilities, five-zone air conditioning and Webasto heating. Together, these features create a welcoming environment for extended cruising.




The galley is well equipped and benefits from extensive refrigeration and generous storage. In addition, large hull windows and deck hatches bring plenty of natural light below. The result is a bright and airy feel throughout the interior.




On deck, the large bathing platform creates an ideal space for relaxing at anchor. A sprayhood, bimini and passarelle further enhance comfort aboard. Likewise, solar panels support energy independence during extended cruising.




A structural survey completed in 2025 provides additional reassurance for prospective buyers. Another highlight is the combination of space, equipment and practical design. As such, this yacht suits both family cruising and longer offshore adventures.




"Stairway To Heaven" is currently lying in Leros, Greece. She presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a highly specified 50-foot cruising yacht ready for her next adventure.

Construction

White GRP hull construction

White GRP superstructure

Integrated non-slip GRP deck

Fin keel with iron ballast

Twin wheel steering system

Spade rudder

Structural survey completed in 2025

Machinery

Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine

75hp output

Approx. 2,100 engine hours

Saildrive transmission

Folding propeller

Engine serviced in 2024

Fisher Panda 5000i generator

5kW output

Approx. 800 generator hours

Retractable Side Power electric bow thruster

Electrics

12V onboard electrical system

4 domestic lead-acid batteries

Approx. 500Ah domestic battery capacity

1kW inverter

2 solar panels

Approx. 500W solar charging capacity

Shore power connection

Tankage

400 litres fuel capacity in two tanks

500 litres freshwater capacity in three tanks

150 litre holding tank

Accommodation

Owner's three-cabin layout

Sleeps up to 9

Forward owner's cabin

Two additional double guest cabins

3 electric-flush heads

Separate shower facilities

Extensive storage throughout

Domestic

5-zone air conditioning system

Webasto heating system

Domestic

Gas cooker with oven

Three-burner hob

Microwave oven

Dishwasher

3 refrigerators

2 freezers

Twin stainless-steel sinks

Large television

Pioneer audio system

Hi-Fi stereo

Subwoofer

Deck

Electric anchor windlass

Cockpit and foredeck windlass controls

Approx. 80m anchor chain

Sprayhood

Bimini

Passarelle

Deck shower

Large bathing platform

Arch for dinghy and solar panels

6 mooring warps

8 fenders

Underwater lighting

Stern mooring lights

Custom covers and branding package

Navigation

Electric anchor windlass

Cockpit and foredeck windlass controls

Approx. 80m anchor chain

Sprayhood

Bimini

Passarelle

Deck shower

Large bathing platform

Arch for dinghy and solar panels

6 mooring warps

8 fenders

Underwater lighting

Stern mooring lights

Custom covers and branding package

Navigation

Binnacle compass

VHF radio

Integrated navigation system

Silent autopilot

Twin wheel steering position

Safety

Life raft included

Rig & Sails

Sloop rig configuration

Selden aluminium mast

Deck-stepped mast

Stainless steel standing rigging

Split backstay arrangement

Retractable bowsprit

Dacron slab-reefing mainsail

Dacron roller furling genoa

3 electric winches

3 manual winches

2 Lewmar primary self-tailing winches

4 Lewmar coachroof self-tailing winches