1983 Dufour A9000 aluminium bluewater cruiser, EUR 21,000

The Dufour A9000 is a 12.20 m aluminium cruiser with a 3.94 m beam, 2.05 m draught and approximately 9 t empty displacement. Its layout and equipment are intended for extended cruising, while the keel area requires welding repairs. This is therefore a project for a buyer prepared to undertake the necessary structural work.

Sailing equipment includes an 18.20 m mast, stainless-steel standing rigging, a furling system, furling jib and mainsail with two reefing options. Deck gear includes a Lofrans Tigris electric windlass with wired remote, 50 m of chain, a 32 kg Lewmar Delta anchor, solar panels, cockpit instruments, an autopilot, a stern shower and generous storage.

The interior provides a chart room, saloon with two berths, a forward cabin with a large double berth and washbasin, a guest cabin, and a separate toilet compartment. The galley has a three-burner hob, oven, double sink and compressor cool box. Onboard systems include AGM service batteries, an inverter, charger, LED lighting, freshwater tanks, a holding tank, VHF intercom and an inflatable tender with a Mercury outboard. Propulsion is by a Perkins 4108M diesel engine with approximately 3600 hours; the engine and injection pump were overhauled in 2015.