Dufour 56 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$446,609
Asking price · 55 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
55 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+9.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
Croatia (35.2%) · Italy (33.3%) · Spain (7.4%)

Recent Listings

61 for sale · showing 10 newest

Dufour 56 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Dufour 56 listings appear across 10 countries. Croatia has the most listings with 19 (35.2%), followed by Italy and Spain.

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

Country view

54 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$341,39319035.2%
Italy$446,60918333.3%
Spain$513,007407.4%
France$351,467407.4%
Slovenia$335,797305.6%
Greece$446,609203.7%
China$600,000101.9%
Cyprus$565,034101.9%
Montenegro$504,430111.9%
United States$710,000111.9%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

9 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dufour 56You are here—$ 446,609555
BAVARIA Cruiser 5653.97'$ 266,399519
Oyster Yachts 5657.33'$ 557,171367
Dufour 56 -256.27'$ 419,746314
Hylas 5654.08'$ 910,0002614
Swan 5657.51'$ 473,218124
Dufour 5455.25'$ 751,873120
Frers Bluewater 5654.08'$ 1,690,00081
Dufour 6163.06'$ 1,045,61032

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 $446,609. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour 56 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Dufour 56 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 55 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour 56 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour 56 is up 9.6% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (35.2%), Italy (33.3%), Spain (7.4%).
05Do Dufour 56 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Dufour 56 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.3% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Dufour 56?+
Comparable models include BAVARIA Cruiser 56, Oyster Yachts 56, Dufour 56 -2. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.