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Dufour 2800

Compact cabin sailboat with restoration potential

  • Build year 1978, Sailingboat for sale
  • The Netherlands

100 EUR

Dufour 2800 Sailingboat 1978, with Unknow engine, The Netherlands
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Dufour 2800 now available in online auction. Everyone can bid until October 19, 2026. Dufour 2800 as a project boat What kind of boat is the Dufour 2800? This Dufour 2800 from 1978 is a compact cabin sailing boat from the French yard Dufour, designed by Michel Dufour. She has a length of 8.25 meters, a beam of 2.93 meters, and a draft of 1.46 meters. Her hull is made of fiberglass and features a round bilge shape. The boat is equipped with one aluminum mast and is steered with a tiller from the cockpit. The Dufour 2800 comes from enforcement at the harbor. The harbor has no further information about her history available. There are also no documents for this vessel present. This means that you should pay extra attention to her current condition, the equipment on board, and the possibilities for restoration when assessing this boat. Dufour 2800 now available in online auction. Everyone can bid until October 19, 2026. What is her condition? The condition of the boat is described as poor. There is evidence of deferred maintenance, and the sails are also in bad shape. Therefore, this Dufour 2800 should be seen as a project boat for someone who has time, knowledge, and budget to tackle her further. The photos and viewing day are important to form a realistic picture of the work needed. The boat was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2026. There is no information available regarding a recent antifouling treatment. The condition of the fiberglass hull, deck, superstructure, rigging, attachment points, and connections will need to be carefully examined during the viewing day. The interior also requires assessment since the available information about her maintenance history is limited. What is known about the engine? The Dufour 2800 has one inboard engine with electric start. The brand and type of the engine are unknown, and no year of manufacture has been provided. The functioning of the engine is unknown. You should therefore consider that inspection, repair, or replacement may be necessary. Pay attention during the viewing day to the general condition of the engine compartment, visible leaks, cables, hoses, connections, and accessibility of the engine. No statement is made regarding the technical operation of the drive system. The available data does not provide sufficient certainty for that purpose. For someone looking to buy a boat with immediately usable engine technology, this is an important consideration. For a buyer who is consciously looking for a project and can perform technical work themselves, her unknown engine status may be part of their decision-making process. What sailing equipment is present? The boat has one mast and two sails. The sails are described as poor. The condition of the mast, boom, rigging, halyards, and fittings has not been specified further. Therefore, check during the viewing day whether all parts are present and what work will be needed to make her sailing equipment usable again. On board there is one anchor attached to a line. This Dufour 2800 has been used on inland waters such as lakes and rivers. Her previous use consisted of day trips, recreational sailing, vacations, and weekend stays. How is the layout on board? The Dufour 2800 offers two fixed sleeping places. The available information does not mention an extensive layout of the cabin; however, her size makes her suitable as a small cabin boat for those who value simple overnight accommodations on board. The condition of the woodwork, cushions, hatches, lighting, and other interior components should be assessed during the viewing day. There is a manual toilet present. The toilet discharge goes directly into open water. This is an important aspect to consider in your assessment of her equipment and usability options. Carefully check the condition of the toilet, pump, hoses, and connections. What should you pay attention to when purchasing? Anyone looking to buy a second-hand boat would do well not only to look at brand, type, and length but also at other factors such as maintenance backlog; poor condition; unknown functioning of the engine; missing documentation; and sail condition which are all decisive for this Dufour 2800. During the viewing day check as many visible parts as possible and make an initial estimate of what work may be needed. Good tips for buying a boat in this case include: critically review all available information; take your time during the viewing day; and account for additional costs for inspection, parts replacement labor costs as well as potential transport fees. Since there are no documents available for this vessel it’s extra important to ascertain what actually exists on board yourself. An expert can assist in assessing hull integrity rigging motor installation. Who does this Dufour 2800 suit? This boat particularly suits someone looking for a project who is willing to tackle her step by step. She may appeal to someone with experience in fiberglass work ship engineering sail equipment or general boat restoration skills. The Dufour 2800 features a recognizable design practical size layout suited for simple recreational sailing but her current state calls for sober evaluation. During viewing day you can closely inspect her hull deck cabin engine mast sails interior conditions etc., allowing you to form an informed impression before placing your bid through Boatauction on this project boat opportunity while considering her deferred maintenance issues along with missing key historical technical data.

Specifications Equipment

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Fibreglass

Length

8.25

Beam

2.93

Depth

1.46

Motor & technic

Engine

Unknow

Engine place

Inboard

Fuel

Unknown