Dufour 390

This 2023 Dufour 390 Grand Large 'Vulgarie Machin' is an excellent example of the next generation of Dufour sailboats, designed to deliver performance without sacrificing comfort or practicality for a vessel of this size. It features a well balanced hull for good control and steering, with solid sailing capabilities that don't compromise on ease of movement or mooring. The spacious and well thought out cockpit with all lines lead to the cockpit ensures an enjoyable sail handling experience. The large rear transom door makes for an expansive swim platform and expland the already roomy cockpit while at anchor'Vulgarie Machin' arrived in December 2023 and after one partial chartering season, this 2023 model remains in excellent condition as you can see int he photos taken March 2025 on the listing. It's available for sale back into the DYC charter fleet OR the vessel can leave its current charter fleet with some flexibility around existing bookings. Reach out today for an up to date schedule of bookings and or for more information on the programs offered by Dream Yacht Charters to have your asset work for you! Main Description

This 2023 Dufour 390 Grand Large 'Vulgarie Machin' is an excellent example of the next generation of Dufour sailboats, designed to deliver performance without sacrificing comfort or practicality for a vessel of this size.   It features a well balanced hull for good control and steering, with solid sailing capabilities that don't compromise on ease of movement or mooring. The spacious and well thought out cockpit with all lines lead to the cockpit ensures an enjoyable sail handling experience. The large rear transom door makes for an expansive swim platform and expands the already roomy cockpit while at anchor'Vulgarie Machin' arrived in December 2023 and after one partial chartering season, this 2023 model remains in excellent condition as you can see int he photos taken March 2025 on the listing. It's available for sale back into the DYC charter fleet OR the vessel can leave its current charter fleet with some flexibility around existing bookings. Reach out today for an up to date schedule of bookings and or for more information on the programs offered by Dream Yacht Charters to have your asset work for you!



Broker Comments

I took 'Vulgarie Machin' out for a sail to get the drone photos you see on the listing on March 23rd. I brought 2 good friends along for the ride. We were all thrilled to actually get out on a monohull  and do some 'real sailing' as most boats we have been sailing/working on lately have been catamarans. I love a good catamaran and they certainly have their purpose, but being raised on monohulls my whole life there is something about sailing up wind on one ear, holding the wheel and riding the gusts. Setting off from Hodges Creek to the Sir Francis Drake Channel, we were greeted with 15-18kts of breeze from the ESE, a typical tradewind for this time of year. We hoisted the mainsail with ease, unfurled the selftacking jib and we were off. Sailing about 45 degrees off the wind in some moderate seas, we were doing 6-7kts no problem. I let my friend, a bit of a novice sailor, take the forgiving helm and she had no problem holding a course and even throwing in a couple tacks with ease. The self tacking jib was great! We flew the drone and got some amazing photos and videos. I was even more impressed on the way back when the wind angle was above 100 degrees, the boat really lit up and I think we hit 9 kts on the way back to the marina. Never did the helm feel heavy. The sails were all very easy to handle. I did have to go up to the mast to release the tension from the topping lift at one point but other than that there was no reason other than unzipping the sail bag to leave the cockpit. We had a stop on the way in to test out the swim platform and was very impressed with the size of it.  Down below, it is obvious that the Dufour team has put a lot of thought into the layout. Very spacious forward V-berth and ensuite head. Moving aft, the C-shaped settee to port and sofa to starboard with nav station that retracts to make it into a single berth. A giant table that folds up to make a great dining table that can accommodate 6 or more. Moving aft you have a nice galley with a generous top & front load fridge, double sink stove with cover for added counter top space and ample storage throughout. Basically identical aft cabins with large queen size berths and a good sized head to port. Also good access to the 50HP Volvo Penta under the companion way stairs and access from either aft cabin. Did I mention ICE COLD AC on the dock All in all, a great layout, functional, fun boat to get out and go sailing!



Inventory

Deck & HullConstruction

Hull: Hand-laminated in polyester/fiberglass



Gelcoat: NPG gelcoat with first mat impregnated with NPG resin, forming an optimum barrier against osmosis



Structure: Hull bottom counter-molded, floors laminated into the hull



Deck: Sandwich with injected PVC foam core



Keel: Shallow Cast Iron Keel - 5'9" Draft



Keel Bolts: Stainless Steel with stainless backing-plates



Rudder: Semi-elliptical shape, filled with closed-cell epoxy foam



Deck

Hand Rails: Solid wood handrails on coachroof



Fixed Toe Rails: 2, wooden



Non-Slip Deck Surface: Non-slip structured deck surface



Windlass: 12V/700W Lewmar with remote on bow and helm, including chain counter



Primary Anchor: Delta Type Anchor with approximately 200' of galvanized chain



Anchor Locker: Molded into the deck, self-draining with built-in windlass support and anchor chain eyebolt, lockable hatch cover



Bow Pulpit: Stainless Steel to port & Starboard



Bow Sprit: Molded Fiberglass W/ anchor roller and tang for downwind sail option



Stern Pulpit (Port & Starboard) : Stainless Steel w/ Lifebuoy bracket, jackstaff bracket, and opening lifelines



Stanchions: Stainless Steel w/ 2 rows of lifelines



Mooring Cleats: (6) Aluminum



Rubbing Strips: 6 stainless, on hull sheerline



Hatch Cover: Polyester sliding hatch cover



Cockpit

Cockpit Table: With 2 wooden folding leaves



Safety Harness D-Rings: In cockpit floor



Cockpit Shower: Cold/hot water



Cockpit Seats: Covered with teak, with storage beneath and latches with fixings for padlocks



Speakers: In cockpit for stereo



Outboard Engine Bracket: On pushpit



Cockpit Portlight: For aft port and starboard cabins



Sprayhood/Dodger: With handrail



Bimini: With LED light



Gas Locker: Port aft locker



Transom Door/Swim Platform: w/ Built-in telescopic stainless bathing ladder



Shore Supply: Watertight socket in cockpit



Bathing Ladder: Telescopic stainless bathing ladder



Cockpit Floor: Non-slip polyester cockpit floor & Swim Platform



Accommodations

Air Conditioning: Ice Cold Dometic AC at the dock with shore power



Blinds: With mosquito net



Toilets: Electric toilet aft and forward



Forward Cabin

Berth: Approximately 200 × 140 cm



Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover



Storage: Ample storage (below berth, cubby-hole along side of hull, hanging locker with shelves, shoe locker in podium)



Water Tank: Below berth



Access: To navigation instrument transducers



Aft Head

WC: Manual sea toilet



Wash-Basin: Wash-basin unit with basin in polyester



Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head



Drain: Direct, via an electric pump



Cupboards: 1 high-level 1-door storage unit with mirror



Mirror: Large mirror



Ventilation: Via port-hole



Other: Toilet roll holder



Saloon

Saloon Banquette: U-shaped banquette to starboard



Wine Storage: Wooden wine storage cellar



Saloon Table: With two large folding leafs, Convertible into berth (Starboard)



Saloon Cushions: Bonanza Beige



Retractable Nav Station: Retracts to make full length bunk



Central Banquette



Storage: Under settees, Cabinets above settees to port and starboard, in table and under floor boards



Aft Cabins

Berth: Approximately 194 × 140 cm



Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover



Fuel Tank: Beneath berth, starboard side



Water Tank: Beneath berth, port side



Storage:

Storage at base of hanging locker with hinged lid



Double hanging locker with shelf and rail for coat hangers



Cubby-hole along hull liner with fiddle



Steering Gear Access: Hinged removable cover in Moabi



Soundproofing: Double bulkhead provides acoustic and thermal insulation from adjoining engine compartment



Galley

Countertop: L-shaped Corian synthetic resin countertop with wooden fiddle



Sink: Stainless, twin bowls with Corian covers, one of which can be used as a chopping board



Water: Hot and cold pumped water with chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap



Stove: ENO 2-burner stove with oven on gimbals, with removable folding protective cover in Corian



Cookware Storage: Dowels to retain crockery when heeling



Refrigerator: Front and top-load 12V refrigerator



Waste Bin: Under sink



Galley Essentials: Plates, cups, bowls, pots, pans, cutlery, etc.



Mechanical Equipment

Engine: Volvo Penta D250F (excellent condition)



Horsepower: 50 hp (22 kW)



Engine Hours: 865 hrs (as of March 4th, 2025)



Drive Type: Sail-drive



Engine Control: Engine controls and control panel at starboard helm



Cooling System: Heat exchanger, anti-siphon valve



Ventilation: Ventilation with 2 natural inlets and electric mechanical extract



Access: Access to the engine from front and both sides, depending on version



Propeller: Twin blade, fixed



Rigging and SailsSails

Mainsail: 2 wide reef strips, with battens and bag



Jib: Furling, self-tacking jib with UV-protection



Rigging Equipment

Mast: Anodized aluminum with 2 levels of swept spreaders



Rig: Sloop, 9/10 fractional



Mast Stepping: On deck



Shroud Chain-Plates: Single chainplate for cap shrouds and lower shrouds



Backstay Chainplates: (2)



Standing Rigging: Continuous in stainless single-strand cable, chrome-plated bronze rigging screws, comprising: forestay, twin backstay, intermediate, and lower shrouds



Running Rigging: Pre-stretched textile, including: main and genoa halyards, boom topping lift, main and jib sheets, 2 continuous reef lines, leech tensioner, furling line, downhaul tackle



Boom: Anodized aluminum fitted with 2 continuous reefers



Boom Vang: Manual



Lazy-Bag + Lazy-Jacks



Mainsheet Track: On coachroof



Lights on Mast: Navigation, anchor, and masthead lights



Furler: Facnor LS165 jib roller furler



Self-Tacking Jib Track: With car



Winches: (2) Lewmar 40 halyard winches on cabintop



Jam Cleats: 2 rows of jamcleats port/starboard level with the companionway (6 each side)



Furler Line Jamcleat: Aft end of starboard sidedeck



Navigation & Electronics

Chartplotter: 10" Raymarine touchscreen chartplotter (center in cockpit table)



Sensors: Raymarine loch speedo wind sensor + multifunction display (starboard helm)



Autopilot: Rotative drive, 70s display (starboard helm)



AIS: AIS 700 transceiver



VHF Radio: Raymarine VHF radio with loudspeaker in cockpit



Compass: Plastimo compass (port helm)



Stereo: Fusion MS-RA70N stereo with Bluetooth, speakers in cockpit and saloon



Electrical Equipment

Shore Power: (2) 110V / 30 Amp shore power (One for charger, one for Air Conditioning) 



110V US Spec Outlets: In cabins and saloon



Inverter: Victron Phoenix 12/250 inverter



Charger: Victron Blue Smart Charger 12V/30Amp, 3 output with Bluetooth



Water Heater: 40L (10.57 US gallons)



Air Conditioning: Dometic AC unit (saloon and forward cabin only)



Tender w/ Outboard: Details to be confirmedSafety Equipment

Bilge Pumps: Automatic bilge pump and manual bilge pump



First Aid Kit



Life Rings: (2) Throwable life rings



Emergency Tiller: Head of rudder stock beneath helmsman's floor for fitting the emergency tiller



Life Jackets