Dufour 520 Grand Large Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Dufour Grand Large 520 means looking at a Felci-designed Grand Large cruiser that succeeded the GL 500, with a focus on aft-cockpit living and straightforward shorthanded sailing. Most examples afloat are ex-charter four-cabin layouts, but both private and charter configurations appear. Knowing the documented quirks and the typical equipment tiers will sharpen a survey and a negotiation.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The 520 was offered with four layout choices: three cabins and three heads; three cabins, two heads and a Pullman berth; four cabins and four heads; or four cabins, three heads and a Pullman berth. The aft port cabin has a double berth built to be split into two singles, and the private-use preference is a master forward with split head and two cabins aft. The galley is split athwartships at the main bulkhead, and the interior is offered with darker Moabi wood or light oak.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, teak decks, air conditioning, swim platform, autopilot, chartplotter, and cockpit shower are commonly fitted. Often seen are bimini, inverter, bow thruster, and heating. A frequent owner upgrade or less common original fit includes electric winches, furling main, freezer, radar, and life raft. The boat itself was available with an optional gennaker, an optional double-level swim platform, and an adventure-package mast taller than the standard rig; the tested deck gear included electric Lewmar winches and Lewmar chain-and-cable steering.
What to Inspect
Two documented items deserve a close look during any survey. The engine panel and throttle are placed near the cockpit sole and aft under the rear seat, so confirm the linkage and panel condition are accessible and not corroded by cockpit spray placed near the cockpit sole and aft. Testers also recorded that sheets and halyards all were of the same color, meaning a used boat may still carry unmarked running rigging that should be re-labeled or replaced for safe handling.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Croatia, Italy, Greece, Seychelles, Guadeloupe, and France. For a buyer, the practical checklist is short: verify the aft throttle and engine panel reach and condition; re-mark or replace monochrome sheets and halyards; confirm which of the four cabin layouts suits private or charter use; and check for the commonly fitted teak, AC, and swim platform before weighing optional gear tiers.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Dufour 520 Grand Large. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 13 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $ 85,822 | — |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $ 194,530 | +126.7% |
| Jul 25 | 3 | $ 183,088 | -5.9% |
| Sep 25 | 8 | $ 270,847 | +47.9% |
| Oct 25 | 3 | $ 274,631 | +1.4% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $ 423,390 | +54.2% |
| Dec 25 | 9 | $ 307,816 | -27.3% |
| Jan 26 | 4 | $ 271,465 | -11.8% |
| Feb 26 | 4 | $ 311,821 | +14.9% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $ 326,125 | +4.6% |
| Apr 26 | 22 | $ 330,702 | +1.4% |
| May 26 | 2 | $ 248,885 | -24.7% |
| Jun 26 | 4 | $ 268,910 | +8.0% |
Where they're listed
Dufour 520 Grand Large listings appear across 9 countries. Croatia has the most listings with 33 (55.9%), followed by Italy and Greece.
Country view
59 listings · 9 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $ 307,816 | 33 | 2 | 55.9% |
| Italy | $ 320,403 | 17 | 3 | 28.8% |
| Greece | $ 330,000 | 3 | 0 | 5.1% |
| Saint Barthelemy | $ 377,025 | 1 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Spain | $ 429,111 | 1 | 0 | 1.7% |
| France | $ 383,034 | 1 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Martinique | $ 177,366 | 1 | 1 | 1.7% |
| Seychelles | $ 205,973 | 1 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $ 303,239 | 1 | 0 | 1.7% |
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