$35,000 US Open
The owner bought this boat in 1994
General condition and any additional information
This unique boat is ready to go, no work needed or major expenses.
This boat is equipped for living on board with most of the comfort you can expect in a home.
Microwave, fridge, ice machine, multiple fans, many 110v outlets, 40 smart TV, Honda generator, etc...
You will be surprised by the perfect condition this boat was kept in with lots of extras to make your life easier.
With an easy access to the engine, water systems and electrical, this boat is very easy to maintain.
Nomade is currently at the Thamesport Marina in New London (in the water) and will be layed up in September at the Branford Landing Marina (Branford, CT) and available for viewing. A recent 2023 survey is available for your insurance company.
Addtional items can be sold separately: Honda 1000e generator, 21qt/20L portable freezer/refigrator 12v/110v, West Marine tender REB350 double hull, Hypalon 2011, Johnson Outboard 15HP electric start in running condition, short shaft, 2 cycle.
Detailed and recent pictures are available on request for serious buyers only please.
Standard features
1981 Dufour 4800, This Dufour performance cruiser was built in 1981 at a time when boats were built to last while still being fast and comfortable. This boat was especially ordered and delivered for Bruno Bich, (BIC corp.) who owned the Dufour shipyard at the time. Many features were added such as a racing keel, rudder and mast for added performance along with top of the line rigging.
Since 1994, many improvements and replacements were made to the boat to give it a mint condition. This a perfect boat for cruisers with a family of 4-6 with an interest in simply wanting a fast, reliable and comfortable ride. This boat is also setup to live aboard.
What makes this boat unique is the warm and cozy atmosphere of the interior thanks to its high quality woodwork (too expensive to reproduce today) the large numbers of berths (7) and the extensive TLC/upgrades given to this boat over the years.
A 2023 survey estimated the boat value in todays market at $45,000.
New cabin cushions (alcantara material) and curtains (classy bordeaux color)
New non skid synthetic grey EVA decking on most parts of the deck/cockpit for comfort and safety.
Extra gear included
MISCELLANEOUS
Magma gas grill 15 with rail bracket
Spare parts case
(1) manual bilge pump
(1) North Hill 15lb anchor with 200 x10mm anchor line and 30 3/8 chain
(1) CQR anchor(1) 25lb Danforth Anchor
(6) life jacketsFlare and gun kit
Misc blocks and cleats
First Aid kit
Curtains on salon windows
(2) DC fire extinguishers
(1) boat hook
(3) fenders with covers
50 shore power cable
50 coil water hose
1 deck broom with adjustable stainless steel handle
2015 Removable custom made bimini sunbrella suncover 12x 8
(2) 5 gallon LPG new OPD propane tank
(1) Aluminum folding ladder with 8 steps attachable to port side of boat.
Multiple replacement parts for engines, water system, autopilot and misc.
Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior
GALLEY
Norcold Icebox 110v-12V refrigerator 2012.
Can be drained by foot pump into sink(Y valve)
(2) square stainless steel sinks with NEW hot/cold mixing faucet,
Fresh manual foot pump (new)
Built in sink soap dispenser
Salt water manual foot pump.
Storage under sinks
(3) ENO burner gimballed S/S propane stove with oven
Shelving and storage lockers on hull
(1) fluorescent overhead light
(1) dorade vent
ENGINE EQUIPMENT
Yanmar 3GM30F 30HP fresh water cooled installed 2014 (approx. 3000 hours)
New exhaust elbow (2023)
New water pump 2022
New 12v 55 amp alternator (2025)
PSS Shaft seal
2015 flexible shaft coupling (R and D)
2015 New engine cables
2015 new hoses (exhaust, sea water, hot water, fuel lines)
Single lever engine control
Stainless steel prop shaft
2015 Martec 2 blades folding propeller
New Engine room sound insulation
Engine battery AGM Group 27 110amps
2023(2) 6V AGM 92 battery 240 amps
2015 Aluminum Fuel tank (24 gals)
Fuel filter and Racor water separator 2022
Salt water filter
ACCOMMODATIONS
FORWARD CABIN
Double V berth (78 X 74) with removable berth extension, new covers
Shelving on hull
Large storage under V berth
Beige striped fabric (new)
(1) New Low Profile Harken opening hatch (23x 18)
(2) flush mounted ceiling led lights
(1) mosquito screen hatch
12 V ventilator
SALON
Settees usable as berths cushions with new covers
Access to mast electrical cables
Folding salon table can be lowered to make a 77 x 55 double bed,
(2) 77 x 12 shelving and 6 storage lockers on hull
Chart table with storage compartment, bookshelf, mounting panel for navigation instruments
Navigators seat with storage underneath
(1) New Low Profile Harken (23 x 18) on coach roof
(2) Led ceiling lights
(1) dome light
(1) ceiling light in chart table area
(1) 2 way brass overhead light
(3) 12 V ventilator
(2) 2 x flexible water tanks 63 gallons each (2024) stored under main salon bunks
6 gallon water heater 2016
New 12v bilge pump
AFT CABIN
Double berth (77 x 52)
Hanging locker
Shelving on hull
New side leather fabric
(2) Goiot opening port (15 x lO) with curtain
(2) Led ceiling lights
storage locker for kitchen accessories
12 V ventilator
Carbon monoxide detector
HEAD COMPARTMENT
New USCG approved marine head
Holding tank
Wash hand basin with New faucet hot and cold pressure water and manual foot pump
Built in sink soap dispenser
Vanity cabinet
Mirror
(1) 2016 solar dorade vent
(1) fluorescent ceiling light
(1) hanging rack with storage racks
ELECTRICAL
30Amp 110 Volt Shore power socket in cockpit
12 volt electrical panel
8 position AC Panel breaker NEW
Xantrex 20 amp charger with control monitor
800W inverter
2x100W Solar panel (2024
4 x 110 volt outlets
(1) electric bilge pump with float switch
(1) Y pump bilge pump
(1) fuel gauge
(2) 12V outlets
Grounding of standing rigging
Bi-color Led nav light
Led Stern lightLed Anchor light
Combination deck and steaming light, led.
2012 Harsonic antifouling system to prevent growth on the hull and propeller 12v/110V
2012 Washdown system with hose to clean anchor (Y valve in head with 12V pump)
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rod rigging New 9/2016
SS life lines New 9/2016
(1) stainless steel stem head fitting with double roller
(4) aluminum mooring fairleads
(4) aluminum mooring cleatsAnchor locker with self bailer
(1) Headsail pre-feeder for furling system
Solid Teak toe rail
Stainless steel bow pulpit, with navigation lights
Stainless steel stern rail with life ring and flag staff supports
Stainless steel tapered stanchions 24 high
Stainless steel double lifelines, adjustable with bow gate
(1) dip jibe spinnaker pole with shock
(1) pad eye for staysail hook-up
(2) 96/24 position Genoa tracks with
(4) adjustable Genoa cars
(4) Genoa lead blocks
(2) 36/ 8 position storm Genoa tracks with adjustable cars
(2) storm Genoa lead blocks
(1) 48 baby stay adjustable track
(2) Lewmar 44CST Genoa sheet winches
(2) Lewmar 42CST spinnaker sheet winches
(1) Lewmar mainsheet track in cockpit
(2) double power clutches and
(1) triple Lewmar Spinlock
(6) rollers blocks installed on mast
(2) triple deck organizers installed on coach roof
(3) Lewrmar 40CST coach roof mounted winches for halyards, reefing lines, mainsheet, outhaul and vang
(2) swivel base blocks for spinnaker sheets
Spinnaker pole track with socket type
(2) roller fairleads for spinnaker sheets
(1) Plastimo 2004 Contest bulkhead mount compass
Cockpit seats with teak inlays
(3) weatherproof cockpit cushions (2014)
(1) starboard cockpit locker (life raft storage)
(1) LP gas locker under port side of helmsman seat
(1) locker under starboard side of helmsman seat
(1) locker on starboard side of cockpit for life raft
(1) locker on port side for sail and lines storage
(3) winch handles
(2) winch handle pockets
(2) storage pockets on each side of helmsman seat
36 covered steering wheel
Dan forth Constellation compass on steering pedestal
Self draining cockpit
Folding and removable swim ladder
Lifesling 2 Overboard rescue system with hard case 2014
Folding Teak Table with extensions mounted on pedestal (2004)
(4) Life line cushions on side of the cockpit (2004)
Aft deck shower kit with cover (2004)
KEEL
Cast iron fin keel (barrier coated 2012)
RUDDER
Spade rudder with composite rudder shaft
SAILS
(North Sails)North Main sail Dacron (excellent condition 2012)
Main Sail cover (2012)
# 2 Genoa -
# 3 Genoa
North Staysail light (excellent)
North Staysail medium (excellent)
North Spinnaker light with sock (excellent)
North Spinnaker medium (excellent)
North Spinnaker heavy (excellent)
Many more North sails available too long to list (jib top, super light, etc)
Electronics and Navigational Gear
Brooks and Gatehouse Hercules System 190 with Depth sounder, Wind Speed, Boat Speed, Digital compass, Wind direction 360 and magnified wind direction for close hauled or downwind use,
2 underwater transducers units on each side for accurate speed measurement, Halcyon 2 digital compass, 3 MFD (Multi-function displays) in the nav station and 4 MFD on deck. Uniden Oceanus DSC series VHF, Jensen CD stereo system with 4 cabin speakers, Autohelm 4000 Auto pilot with Navpod on pedestal, one magnetic compass at the wheel.