OBO 28' Dufour Sloop 1983

This 28? Dufour 2800 is located in Westport, CT. Built to the lofty standards of quality and performance that typifies this fine French built pedigree, she is a sloop designed to weather the waters of the English Channel and beyond! Advanced for her time, she features a fin or on a mooring keel with bulb for exceptional stability. Solid and dry, this boat makes for a versatile racer, cruiser, or liveaboard and will meet the needs of the experienced mariner looking for good performance and response as well as those with less experience looking to introduce children to the joys of sailing. She comfortably sleeps four and has plenty of headroom to accommodate taller sailors. With a notably large cockpit, she will be a pleasure to be aboard underway, for Al Fresco Dining or relaxing under the midday sun!The roller furling jib allows one to single handle her and the smooth running, reliable Volvo Diesel (17hp) will purr all day long on pints. Having received good care over the course of her life, you will find the electrics are in good order allowing you to run AC while underway and while on dockside power enjoy full appliances and still have enough left to charge the batteries. A dry boat both under sail and at a mooring she has had cutlass replacement and stuffing box rebuild (4 years ago) and you will find the hull well sound having recently been fully stripped and painted.The sail plan is simple but effective. Her mainsail was serviced by Z sails and has three (3) reef points plus a flattener and grommets for pre-rigged reef lines. The Jib is a wire luff and is on a Harken roller furling; it is @110% Genoa which tacks 18? high on a painter allowing you to see under the sail a real advantage while cruising. The boat can handle a high COE (center of effort) on the head sail with no problem!Mikado is a fine example of the venerable French heritage sailing tradition. Combine a high standard of fitting, excellent sailing performance, and comfortable layout she truly is a fabulous find and real value in this price range. She can be negotiated along with a top of the line Achilles Dingy and/or Walker Bay Dingy complete with 3hp Evinrude engine. The Engine is suitable for use on the WalkerBay or the Achilles. Showings are by appointment only. Professionally brokered by, JEREMY FIFTAL ([removed phone], Robert Christopher Yacht Sales - Let us help you find your next great vessel. Over 35 Years experience in the marine industry in vessels of all sizes. Let our experience work for you. We can assist in all phases of your next boat or yacht purchase including finding the right vessel, survey, insurance, financing, documentation, closing, and delivery. *Financing to qualified buyers. We are available seven days a week, ([removed phone]. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you dockside under blue skies and bright sunshine!