Dufour 38 Classic – “Ikarus” (1999)Price: SOLDLocation: Lefkada, GreeceFlag: Polish RegisteredOverviewThe Dufour 38 Classic “Ikarus” is a well-built and highly regarded performance cruiser, combining French craftsmanship with comfort and capability. Designed by Olivier Poncin and built by Dufour Yachts (France), this 1999 model offers a perfect balance between seaworthiness and onboard comfort — ideal for family cruising, liveaboard adventures, or Mediterranean sailing.With three cabins and two heads, “Ikarus” provides generous space below deck, complemented by a bright and airy saloon and a well-equipped galley — perfect for extended stays onboard.Performance & HandlingPowered by a Yanmar 40hp diesel engine (recently serviced with new oil, seals, and saildrive maintenance), she delivers reliable and efficient cruising. The in-mast reefing system and autopilot make her easily handled by a small crew, while her fin keel and spade rudder ensure excellent maneuverability and responsiveness under sail.Deck & Cockpit• The large, practical cockpit is designed for both comfort and functionality, featuring:• New Bimini (2024) and Sprayhood with new windows (2024)• Electric windlass with remote• 60m chain and 20kg Rocna anchor• Fitted cockpit cushions (2023)• Ideal for relaxed cruising or entertaining guests while underway or at anchor.Accommodation & Comfort• 3 double cabins and 2 heads with showers• Spacious saloon with ample seating and natural light• Fully equipped galley with practical layout for long passages• 9kW Diesel heater for year-round comfortUpgrades & Maintenance• “Ikarus” has been meticulously maintained and upgraded by her current owner:• All lighting converted to LED• 2 x 100Ah service batteries + new starter battery• Victron BMV battery monitor• New bilge pump & float switch (2025)• New masthead wind indicator• New Trudesign thru-hull fittings (2023)• Polished & antifouled (April 2025) – ready for the seasonSpecifications• LOA: 11.45 m• LWL: 9.89 m• Beam: 3.76 m• Draft: 1.45 m• Displacement: 6,137 kg• Ballast: 2,096 kg• Fuel Capacity: 160 L• Water Capacity: 340 L• Construction: GRP hull (white)• Rudder: Spade• Steering: WheelSummary“Ikarus” is a well-presented example of the Dufour 38 Classic — turnkey ready for the 2025 sailing season. With her proven design, numerous recent upgrades, and excellent maintenance record, she represents outstanding value for anyone seeking a dependable and comfortable cruiser in the Mediterranean.📩 For full details or to arrange a viewing:[email protected]Inventory• First aid kit• Flares • Cutlery• Hatch covers• Wind scoop• 2 old cockpit cushions waterproof• Hose x 2• Shore power lead• 32amp connector• Fuel container x 2• Spare ropes• 2 mooring lines• 1 Long line on reel• Emergency tiller• Kedge anchor spare• Spring compensators x 2• Rubber compensators x 2• Deck brush hard • Deck brush soft• Bucket• Funnel • 6 med fenders with covers• 1 large fender and 1 med fender no cover • Boat hook• Day signals• Engine spares• Plotter and dividersDescriptionDufour 38 Classic – “Ikarus” (1999)Price Reduced: €58,500 – EU VAT PaidLocation: Lefkada, GreeceFlag: Polish RegisteredOverviewThe Dufour 38 Classic “Ikarus” is a well-built and highly regarded performance cruiser, combining French craftsmanship with comfort and capability. Designed by Olivier Poncin and built by Dufour Yachts (France), this 1999 model offers a perfect balance between seaworthiness and onboard comfort — ideal for family cruising, liveaboard adventures, or Mediterranean sailing.With three cabins and two heads, “Ikarus” provides generous space below deck, complemented by a bright and airy saloon and a well-equipped galley — perfect for extended stays onboard.Performance & HandlingPowered by a Yanmar 40hp diesel engine (recently serviced with new oil, seals, and saildrive maintenance), she delivers reliable and efficient cruising. The in-mast reefing system and autopilot make her easily handled by a small crew, while her fin keel and spade rudder ensure excellent maneuverability and responsiveness under sail.Deck & CockpitThe large, practical cockpit is designed for both comfort and functionality, featuring:New Bimini (2024) and Sprayhood with new windows (2024)Electric windlass with remote60m chain and 20kg Rocna anchorFitted cockpit cushions (2023)Ideal for relaxed cruising or entertaining guests while underway or at anchor.Accommodation & Comfort3 double cabins and 2 heads with showersSpacious saloon with ample seating and natural lightFully equipped galley with practical layout for long passages9kW Diesel heater for year-round comfortUpgrades & Maintenance“Ikarus” has been meticulously maintained and upgraded by her current owner:All lighting converted to LED2 x 100Ah service batteries + new starter batteryVictron BMV battery monitorNew bilge pump & float switch (2025)New masthead wind indicatorNew Trudesign thru-hull fittings (2023)Polished & antifouled (April 2025) – ready for the seasonSpecificationsLOA: 11.45 mLWL: 9.89 mBeam: 3.76 mDraft: 1.45 mDisplacement: 6,137 kgBallast: 2,096 kgFuel Capacity: 160 LWater Capacity: 340 LConstruction: GRP hull (white)Rudder: SpadeSteering: WheelSummary“Ikarus” is a well-presented example of the Dufour 38 Classic — turnkey ready for the 2025 sailing season. With her proven design, numerous recent upgrades, and excellent maintenance record, she represents outstanding value for anyone seeking a dependable and comfortable cruiser in the Mediterranean.📩 For full details or to arrange a viewing:[email protected]InventoryPlotter and dividersFirst aid kitFlares CutleryHatch coversWind scoop2 old cockpit cushions waterproofHose x 2Shore power lead32amp connectorFuel container x 2Spare ropes2 mooring lines1 Long line on reelEmergency tillerKedge anchor spareSpring compensators x 2Rubber compensators x 2Deck brush hard Deck brush softBucketFunnel 6 med fenders with covers1 large fender and 1 med fender no cover Boat hookDay signalsEngine sparesRecent UpgradesNew rudder bearings 2026New fridge plate & system re-gassed 2026New mast head hawk & wind instrument 2026