Dufour 56 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

P. Harle/A. Mortain·1994·Dufour Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
56' · 17.07 m
Displ.
38,500 lbs · 17,463 kg
First year
1994

The Dufour 56, often marketed within the "Exclusive" range, represents the pinnacle of Umberto Felci’s design collaboration with the La Rochellebased shipyard. Launched as an evolution of the 560 Grand Large, this vessel serves as a flagship that bridges the gap between massproduction cruising and the luxury aesthetics typically reserved for semicustom yachts. It is characterized by its powerful hull lines, an integrated fixed bowsprit, and the signature Dufour "outdoor galley" that has redefined Mediterraneanstyle cockpit layouts. Designed to be managed by a couple despite its 56foot length, the boat balances a highvolume hull with a sophisticated sail plan intended for longdistance bluewater voyaging or highend coastal entertaining.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 461,903
Ask, not sold · 66 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
42
66 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-13.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
Croatia (43.9%) · Italy (24.2%) · Spain (9.1%)

Recent Listings

61 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour 56 listings span 10 countries. Croatia leads with 29 listings (43.9%), followed by Italy and Spain.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

66 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 383,950292343.9%
Italy$ 464,23016924.2%
Spain$ 522,319609.1%
France$ 115,185547.6%
Greece$ 464,230304.5%
Slovenia$ 349,045334.5%
China$ 600,000111.5%
Curacao$ 457,500111.5%
Cyprus$ 568,944111.5%
Taiwan$ 600,000101.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dufour 56You are here$ 461,9036642
Bavaria Cruiser 5653.97'$ 231,7516541
Oyster Yachts 5657.33'$ 592,4554428
Dufour 56 -256.27'$ 302,5063219
Performance 3433.63'$ 90,7522713
Dufour 5455.25'$ 1,113,000219
Dufour 485 Grand Large48.33'$ 235,024147
Hylas 5654.08'$ 910,0001310
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,259124
Swan 5657.51'$ 464,53995
Dufour 6163.06'$ 1,041,31973

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour 56 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour 56 over the past 12 months is $461,903. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour 56 sailboats are for sale?+
42 Dufour 56 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 66 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour 56 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour 56 has decreased by 13.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour 56 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour 56 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (43.9%), Italy (24.2%), Spain (9.1%).
05Do Dufour 56 listings get price reductions?+
About 57% of Dufour 56 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Dufour 56?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Cruiser 56, Oyster Yachts 56, Dufour 56 -2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.