Description

Boat Overview This 2024 Dufour 390 Grand Large, named Vulgarie Machin, is an excellent example of the next generation of Dufour sailboats, delivering strong performance without sacrificing comfort or practicality for a vessel of this size. She features a well-balanced hull for confident control and steering, with solid sailing capabilities that don't compromise ease of movement or mooring. The spacious, thoughtfully laid out cockpit, with all lines led aft, makes for an enjoyable sail handling experience. The large transom door opens to an expansive swim platform and extends the already roomy cockpit. Numerous opening ports keep the interior bright and well ventilated at anchor, and with shore power connected, the AC makes quick work of the heat. Condition and Availability Vulgarie Machin arrived in the BVI in December 2024 and has since completed two full charter seasons. She remains in excellent condition, as shown in the photos taken in March 2025. She is ready to exit the charter fleet, with some flexibility around existing bookings and DYC's phase-out procedure, ensuring she arrives to her new owner in top condition, ready to charter from day one. Pricing and Contact Reach out today for additional photos, a live virtual tour of the vessel, and an up-to-date booking schedule, along with more detail on the phase-out and purchase process. Vulgarie Machin has been significantly reduced to $149,000, as the seller is motivated to move quickly on a sale. She is exactly as advertised and fully ready for her next adventure. 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 upwind 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 self-tacking 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 countertop 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 companionway 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 & Hull Construction 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 Do