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The Dufour A9000 (40 feet) is a robust aluminium bluewater cruiser built in 1983, combining solid offshore capability with spacious and practical accommodation. The yacht is equipped with a full-length 18.20 m mast, furling jib and mainsail, and generously sized manual winches for efficient sail handling.
| Vessel type: | Sailing YachtsMonohulls |
| Make: | Dufour |
| Model: | 9000 A |
| Constructed: | 1983 |
| Berths: | 2 |
| Engine model: | Perkins 4108M |
| Engine hours: | 3600 |
| Nominal length: | 12.20m |
| Length over all: | 12.20m |
| Beam: | 3.94m |
| Maximum draft: | 2.5m |
| Hull material: | Aluminium |
| Hull type: | Monohull |
| Water capacity: | 150 Litres |
Below deck, the yacht features a warm and functional interior layout suited for extended cruising. The accommodation includes a dedicated chart room, spacious saloon with two berths, fully equipped galley with oven, cool box, double sink and three-burner gas hob, a forward cabin with a large double berth and washbasin, an additional guest cabin with a narrower double berth, and a separate washroom with marine toilet and holding tank.
ACCOMMODATION
Chart room
Spacious saloon with 2 berths
Forward cabin with large double berth and washbasin
Guest cabin with narrower double berth
Separate toilet compartment with washbasin
GALLEY
Three-burner gas hob
Gas oven
Double sink
Cool box with compressor refrigeration
The Dufour A9000 (40 feet) is a robust aluminium bluewater cruiser built in 1983, combining solid offshore capability with spacious and practical accommodation. The yacht is equipped with a full-length 18.20 m mast, furling jib and mainsail, and generously sized manual winches for efficient sail handling.
The vessel also benefits from large freshwater capacity, compressor refrigeration, radio system, life jackets, and a full set of onboard tools.
The yacht requires welding repairs in the keel area. A professional inspection report documenting the issue is available.
The vessel represents an opportunity for a buyer prepared to carry out the necessary repair works on a solid aluminium cruising yacht.
The asking price is non-negotiable.
Flag: Germany
Length Overall: 12.20m
Beam: 3.94m
Draught: 2.05m
Gross Tonnage: 14.92 t
Displacement: Approx. 9 t (empty)
Mast Height: 18.20 m
Her deck equipment includes a Lofrans Tigris 12V/1500W electric windlass with wired remote control, 50 m chain, 32 kg Lewmar Delta anchor, solar panels, Raymarine EV-100 autopilot, Nasaclipper instruments, cockpit compass, stern shower, inflatable dinghy and Mercury 3.5 hp outboard.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Full deck cover
Lofrans Tigris 12V / 1500W electric windlass
Wired remote control for windlass
50 m DIN 766 anchor chain
Lewmar Delta 32 kg anchor
Remote anchor control
Cockpit with compass and instrument panel
Freshwater stern shower
6 fenders
Ample storage space on deck
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Raymarine EV-100 autopilot
?hartplotter
NASAclipper wind instrument
Nasaclipper Duet log and depth sounder
Deck and navigation lights
VHF intercom
Radio with CD memory
2 x monocrystalline solar panels 12V / 120W (2014)
The Perkins 4108M engine has approximately 3600 engine hours, while the engine and injection pump were overhauled in 2015. Extensive onboard systems include AGM service batteries, inverter, battery charger, VHF intercom, emergency petrol generator, LED lighting, and ample storage throughout the vessel.
ENGINE & MECHANICAL
Perkins 4108M diesel engine- 3600 hours
Engine and injection pump overhauled in 2015
150 L diesel tank
Flojet bilge pump (120 l/min)
220 V petrol emergency generator
Sufficient onboard tools included
WATER & PLUMBING
2 x freshwater tanks, 150 L each
Johnson marine toilet with manual flush
41 L holding tank
All valves replaced with True-Design valves
RIGGING & SAILS
10 mm stainless steel standing rigging
Furling system from 2014
Quantum furling jib (2014)
Quantum mainsail with 2 reefing options (2014)
Multiple generously sized manual sheet winches
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
80A battery (2025)
75A starter battery (2026)
4 x Varta AGM service batteries, 70A each
CTEK M25 / 25A battery charger
1800W / 12V inverter with RCD
LED interior lighting throughout
TENDER & SAFETY
Yachting 250 inflatable dinghy (2021)
Mercury 3.5 hp outboard engine (2021)
Life jackets included
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