Yacht for Charter: Dufour 455 Grand Large Secchio
The Dufour 455 Grand Large is a fantastic cruising yacht for exploring the islands, lochs and sheltered anchorages of Scotland's beautiful West Coast. At just over 45 feet, she offers an excellent combination of space, comfort and sailing performance.
Designed by renowned yacht designer Umberto Felci, the Dufour 455 has a generous beam, spacious cockpit and beautifully laid-out interior. Our 2006 Dufour 455 is the spacious three-cabin, two-head version, giving you plenty of room to relax and enjoy life onboard. She is coded for 8 persons, making her a versatile choice for family sailing holidays, groups of friends and longer sailing adventures or cruising.
- 3 cabins, 6 berths;
- Spacious 3 double cabin layout with 2 heads and large saloon;
- Forward cabin with adjoining shower room/heads;
- Two aft cabins offer flexible accommodation for additional crew;
- Generous storage makes the yacht particularly well suited to longer cruises;
- Well-equipped galley has everything you need for preparing meals onboard, including a three-burner hob and oven, fridge and upright fridge, twin sinks, and hot and cold water.
A great yacht for sailing Scotland & Designed for cruising
The Dufour 455 was designed as a capable cruising yacht, combining comfortable accommodation with enjoyable sailing characteristics. And when the Scottish weather turns on its famous variety, there is plenty of space below deck to escape the rain, warm up and relax.
The Dufour 455's generous proportions make her particularly well suited to the longer passages and multi-day adventures that Scotland's West Coast offers. From Largs and the Firth of Clyde towards Arran, Bute, the Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne and the wider West Coast, she gives you the space and comfort to make the yacht part of the adventure rather than simply somewhere to sleep.
With a cruising speed of approximately 6 knots, she is well suited to relaxed coastal cruising and exploring Scotland's beautiful islands and sheltered anchorages. Whether you're sailing between islands, exploring remote anchorages or enjoying a leisurely afternoon under sail, the Dufour 455 provides a comfortable and capable base for your trip.
Ideal for:
- Family sailing holidays;
- Groups of friends;
- Island-hopping adventures;
- Longer West Coast cruises;
- Experienced sailors wanting a larger cruising yacht;
- Couples or families looking for additional space and privacy;
- Multi-day and extended cruising.
Why choose the Dufour 455?
If you're looking for a yacht that offers the space of a 45-footer with the warmth and practicality of a proper cruising yacht, the Dufour 455 is an excellent choice. Her three-cabin layout gives everyone room to spread out, while the two heads make life onboard considerably easier during longer trips. The private shower room/heads adjoining the forward cabin is an especially useful feature for couples and families.
Above deck, the generous cockpit, twin-wheel layout, electric windlass, swim ladder and cockpit shower create a fantastic space for sailing and relaxing. Below deck, the spacious saloon, comfortable cabins and well-equipped galley make her a genuine cruising yacht for longer adventures.
Most importantly, she is a yacht that encourages you to stay aboard and explore. With comfortable accommodation, plenty of space and the ability to cover ground under sail, she is ideally suited to discovering the spectacular coastline and islands around Scotland.
Come aboard, hoist the sails and start exploring Scotland's West Coast.
Already on board are:
- Life jackets, safety harnesses and first aid kit.
- Outboard engine and dinghy.
- All charts (paper and electronic) and cruising guides for West Coast cruising.
- Binoculars.
- Pillows, duvets and all bedding.
- Cutlery, and crockery (including glasses) for a full crew.
- Cooking pots, pans and utensils.
Key Specifications
- Cruising speed approximately 6 knots
- Fuel capacity 250 litres
- Water capacity 530 litres
Interior
Our 2006 Dufour 455 is the spacious three-cabin, two-head version, giving you plenty of room to relax and enjoy life onboard. She is coded for 8 persons, making her a versatile choice for family sailing holidays, groups of friends and extended cruising.
- 3 cabins, 6 berths;
- Spacious 3 double cabin layout with 2 heads and large saloon;
- Forward cabin with adjoining shower room/heads;
- The two aft cabins offer flexible accommodation for additional crew;
Main saloon
The spacious saloon is light and welcoming, providing a comfortable place to relax, eat and plan the next day's adventure when you are back in harbour or anchored in one of Scotland's beautiful bays. The three-cabin layout makes excellent use of the yacht's generous interior volume. This arrangement is particularly well suited to groups who value space and comfort rather than simply maximising the number of berths.
Galley
The well-equipped galley has everything you need for preparing meals onboard, including a three-burner hob and oven, fridge and upright fridge, twin sinks, and hot and cold water. Generous storage makes the yacht particularly well suited to longer cruises.
Forward cabin
The generous forward cabin provides a particularly comfortable retreat and benefits from its own adjoining shower room/heads, providing an extra level of privacy and convenience.
Aft cabins
The two aft cabins offer flexible accommodation for additional crew.
Washrooms
Two heads, including the adjoining shower room/heads for the forward cabin.
Exterior
Cockpit and steering position
Her substantial size and generous beam provide a stable and comfortable platform, while her twin-wheel steering gives excellent visibility and access around the large cockpit. The twin-wheel arrangement leaves the cockpit open and sociable while giving the helm excellent visibility when sailing. The spacious cockpit is one of the yacht's great features. There is plenty of room for everyone to sit together, enjoy a meal or simply watch the scenery go by. A cockpit shower and swim ladder also make life onboard particularly enjoyable during warm-weather sailing and at anchor.
Sails
- Mainsail: Slab reefing
- Headsail: Genoa
Anchoring
- Electric windlass
- Main anchor
- Kedge anchor
Safety
Secchio is coded by the Marine and Coastguard Agency to sail in category 2 waters and is well equipped with safety gear for 8 persons including:
- 8 person liferaft;
- Navigational lighting to MCA standard including tricolour;
- Automatic Life jackets with crotch straps and lights;
- Double clip safety lines;
- Ball and cone set;
- Horseshoe lifebuoy;
- Sea anchor and warp;
- Jackstays, port and starboard;
- Emergency VHF aerial located at chart table in main saloon;
- Dry powder fire extinguishers;
- CO2 auto fire extinguisher fitted in engine compartment;
- Fire blanket, located on bulkhead adjacent to galley sink;
- Galley gas alarm;
- Bilge alarm, located below cabin sole;
- DSC VHF radio plus one hand held VHF;
- Inflatable dinghy;
- Solas off shore flare pack;
- Man overboard flag and pole;
- First aid kit.
Navigation and Electronics
For cruising and passage-making, the yacht is equipped with:
- GPS
- AIS
- Colour chart plotter
- Wind speed gauge
- Depth gauge
Boat Layout
Key Data
- Built 2006
- Length Overall 13.8 m
- Beam 4.3 m
- Draft 2.2 m
- Engine Volvo Penta D2-75
Highlights
- Mainsail: Slab reefing
- Headsail: Genoa
- Helm: Twin helm / twin steering wheels
- Auto helm: yes
- Electric windlass: yes
Navigation
- GPS
- AIS
- Colour chart plotter
- Wind, speed and depth gauges
Price
- Low season - 7 days: £2645
(January - March, October - December) - High season - 7 days: £3145
(April - September) - Discount - 14 days or more: 10%
- Security deposit: £2900
Included in the price:
- Rubber dinghy;
- Outboard engine;
- Yacht insurance;
- 24/7 assistance.
Optional extras:
- Skipper (food not included) £350/day;
- Sleeping bags £25/person;
- Towels £15/person;
- Oilskin jacket/salopettes £3.50 per item/day.
Mandatory cleaning: £140 per clean
Payment conditions: upon reservation 30% booking deposit is required. Total charter price is due no later than 8 weeks before charter start date. Security deposit £2900 (surplus of £500 for out of the Firth of Clyde).
