Introducing Touchstone
‘Touchstone’ is a spectacular example of the Dufour 512 Grand Large. The spacious, stylish and sleek 2016 model has been owned by the same client from new and is perfect for comfortable cruising with her generous sized decks and interior spaces as well as a large and inviting cockpit for entertaining and significant storage offering.
With retractable bow and stern thrusters, folding prop, generator, Raymarine navigation package, it is a thoughtfully designed and well-equipped allowing for her to take you anywhere you want to go. Enjoy the elegant interior with the light and airy layout including heating throughout. She has been meticulously maintained by the owner to ensure the build quality and condition is upheld.
‘Touchstone’ has been copper coated from new and wrapped for additional hull protection. Ready for next season, make this boat your own and experience seafaring in style.
Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75
Total Power: 75hp
Engine Hours: 126
Class: Cruiser/Racer
Length: 49.87ft
Year: 2016
Model: 512 Grand Large
Capacity: 6 berth (8 with saloon bed)
Engine
Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel inboard
Serviced annually
Retractable bow and stern thruster with remote control (new bow thruster blades 09/24)
Navigation aids
Raymarine chartplotters at both wheels
Raymarine Evolution autopilot
Raymarine I70 Wind/Speed/log at helms and chart table
eS127 multifunction displays
AIS650 Class B
18" 4kw HD radar
Raymarine 260E VHF (dual station)
Navionics charts
2 x compass
Navigation lights
Saloon
U-shaped saloon settee opposite straight shaped seating bench with saloon table that can be converted to 2 additional berths (including cushion)
Straight shaped settee to starboard
32" TV
Navigation table
Wine cellar in bilge area
Large amounts of storage
Galley
Clay Corian worktops
Stove with 3 gas burners and oven Eno
Refrigerator Isotherm, in 2 drawers
Microwave Sharp
Coffee machine
Stainless steel sink
Lots of storage space
Accomodation
Sleep 6 in 3 double cabins with ensuites, 8 with saloon conversion to a bed
Light oak interior
Carpet throughout
Grey upholstery with upgraded seat cushioning
10kw Fisher Panda generator
Webasto heating throughout with Timeeasy control, including additional heating outlet in the cockpit.
There are three double-berth en-suite cabins, all finished to the highest standard. The interior of the cockpit has real teak decking and with a modern light oak interior and premium upholstery, giving it a superior, luxury feel.
What sets the 512 apart is its innovative galley-forward design, located ahead of the main saloon. This setup keeps the mess of cooking away from guests, and the slightly lowered galley floor ensures the chef can work without feeling crowded. The saloon itself is light and airy, with multiple lighting options to set the mood. It’s a space that invites relaxation whether you're hosting or just enjoying some downtime.
Forward Cabin
Double bed
Electric head and shower in separate compartments
Extensive storage
Aft Cabins x 2
Double bed
Extensive storage
Electric heads
Hot and cold tap with wash basin
Shower compartment
General and Safety Equipment
Fusion sound system (which links to chartplotters)
Cockpit enclosure (2022)
Sprayhood (2022)
Electric and manual bilge pumps
Outboard engine support bracket
Engine spares
Dorade box
Boarding ladder
Ground Tackle
Anchor windlass with control from the cockpit and anchor locker
Anchor with chain and warp
Electrics
Batteries (Start + Service) (from 2021, 4x145Ah)
Battery charger
Inverter
Shore power connection with cable
Tankage
Fuel tank capacity: 440 litres
Fresh water tank capacity: 720 litres
2 x Holding tanks
Water System
Hot and cold pressurised water with stainless steel mixer taps throughout basins showers
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet
Generator
Inverter
Electronics
Radar
Log-Speedometer: Raymarine
Wind Speed and Direction: Raymarine
Plotter: Raymarine
Autopilot: Raymarine
Compass
Cockpit Speakers
VHF
Flat Screen TV
AIS
Cockpit
Cockpit floor and seats covered in teak
Portside cockpit seat with foldable part can be extended to large sun berth
Foldable wooden cockpit table, foldable (with cover)
Twin wheels, leather covered (with covers)
Plancha grill and sink in aft cockpit
Inox isotherm refrigerator under cockpit table
Cockpit shower (warm and cold water)
Side deck railing entrance
USB points and waterproof socket on cockpit table
Inside Equipment
Retractable Bow and Stern Thrusters with controls at the starboard helm and remote control
Retractable variable speed Bow and Stern Thrusters
Electric Bilge Pump
Manual Bilge Pump
Microwave Oven
Electric Heads
Heating
Hot Water
Refrigerator
Battery Charger
Specifications
Build
Elegant cruising yacht built by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, France and designed by Umberto Felci
Construction
Hull, deck and superstructure finished in White GRP
Hull is wrapped in Dark Grey (2016)
Teak laid cockpit and bathing platform
Electric fold down bathing platform
Stainless steel bow protection
Fin keel
New composite through hull's (2019)
Copper coated from new (lifted 09/24 and cleaned)
Dimensions
LOA - 15.2m (49ft 9")
LWL - 13.7m (44ft 6")
BEAM - 4.8m (15ft 8")
DRAFT - 2.3m (7ft 6")
DISPLACEMENT - 15,245kg (33,609lb)
BALLAST - 4,042kg (8,911lb)
All figures are approximate
Outside Equipment
Teak Cockpit
Cockpit Shower
Outboard Engine Brackets
Cockpit Table
Hydraulic Bathing Platform
Additional Equipment
Wine Cellar
Rigging and Sails
Anodized aluminum mast with 2 levels of swept spreaders
9/10 fractional rigging
Boom topping lift cleats
Anodized aluminum boom fitted with 2 continuous reefers.
Genoa roller furler
Continuous in stainless single-strand cable standing rigging, chrome-plated bronze rigging screws, comprising of forestay, backstay bridle with twin rigging screws, inter and lower shrouds.
Running rigging in pre-stretched textile including main and genoa halyards, boom topping lift, main and genoa sheets, 2 continuous reef lines, leech tensioner, 2 mainsheet car adjustments, furling line, downhaul tackle.
Double backstay
Mainsheet tracks on coachroof with adjusting car
Two Lewmar halyard winches on coachroof (1 automatic, 1 manual)
Two Lewmar genoa sheet winches at helm positions
Two rows of jamcleats port / starboard level with the companionway
Furler line jamcleats: 1 at aft end of sidedeck
Sails
Elvastrom fully battened mainsail with 2 wide reef strips and bag
Elvastrom 110% furling genoa
Self-tacking Gib
Cruising chute with snuffer
Rigging
Original rigging (serviced 09/24)
Twin spreaders
Lazyjacks replaced 09/24
Rigging
Steering Wheel
Electric Winch
Sails
Fully Battened Mainsail
Furling Genoa
Sail Plan
Total Sail Area: 115 m² (1,237 sq ft)
Mainsail Area: 63 m² (678 sq ft)
Genoa Area: 52 m² (559 sq ft)
Mast Height: 21.35 meters (70 feet) above the waterline
Rig Type: Fractional sloop and self-tacking jib
