For Sale: 34' Dufour Sloop in SW FL - Ready to GO . . .

[captsam54]

Price is $17.500 THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL RUN OF THE MILL SAILBOAT. SLOOP RIGGED. THIS PRICE IS FIRM.. I HAVE ALREADY TURNED DOWN A $15000.00 OFFER. THE 3 PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME TO SEE HER ARE BEGGING ME TO SELL BUT THEY CAN'T COME UP WITH THE FUNDS. IF YOU SEE HER YOU WILL WANT TO BUY HER. SHE WILL SELL SOON. PARENTS CHANGE IN PLANS IS WHY WE ARE SELLING, AND THAT REASON ONLY.

Accommodations Forward cabin with v berth Stowage below berth Wardrobe with shelves and hanging locker Access to port head marine head with electric. and manual Sink with pump Storage with mirror Two solar fans with battery back up Cockpit All lines lead to cockpit Dodger Bimini cover Radar arch Davits for dinghy Galley Galley to port Gimballed stove with oven Stainless steel sink with fresh and salt water Ice box Complete with cookware and dishes Dirt collector in floor for ez clean up Navigation station Chart table Port hole Compass Bookshelf and shelves Electrical panel Nav berth Sails and Rigging 4 headsails Storm jib regular jib Geno Reacher spinnaker Salon Port u shaped settee that converts to double bunk Upper open shelves Storage below berth Starboard a settee berth Folding table with bar inset Two spring loaded candle holders Oil lamps.. Much more pictures and information available. Send me an email and I will forward. This boat is blue water ready. The current owners have sailed extensively and have lived aboard for long periods of time. The owner has added many custom touches to conserve power and fuel for living on the hook! Too many things to list. Call Sam Wilson 239 784 6255.. Total Hours on Engine are 2210 But only 179 hours since rebuild in 2004



1974 Dufour 34
# NAME: ELIXIR
# Length overall 34 ft
# Length waterline 26 ft
# Beam 10 ft 11 inches
# Draft 5 feet 10 inches
# Mast height 47 ft
# Total displacement 14,000 pounds

# Sloop rig
# Wheel steering

ELIXIR is a remarkably dry boat, designed by M. Dufour built La Rochell, France. She was sailed in 1975 to Jamaica, then the Cayman islands. and on to Panama. Where she stayed for 6+ years as the owner (original and only owner until now) was associated with the US Military. the boat has been thru the Panama Canal twice.


She was sailed back to Miami and stayed there before coming to Marco Island. She has been in the area for the past 10-12 years. The owner has meticulously maintained her and added extra accouterments to make thing nicer and easier for comfort while sailing etc.



Sleeps 6, satin finish mahogany interior, mahogany and holly cabin sole. Forward cabin has V-berth with filler. Next aft is enclosed head to port, hanging locker to starboard. The main cabin a settee to starboard, dinette to port which opens to a double berth. Aft to starboard is the nav station with quarterberth with galley to port 6'4"+ headroom, white (custom made) upholstery. w/ Terry cloth covers. The galley is equipped with a stainless sink; top loading ice box's three burner propane stove with oven.

Dark blue fiberglass hull (Imron); white fiberglass deck with non skid; (the deck was repainted w/ AllGrip while in Miami. Prep job was poorly done and after a few years paint is flaking off.) I pressured washed most of the loose paint off. THE DECK WILL NEED REPAINTING.


fin keel skeg hung fiberglass rudder; (3) Goiot opening deck hatches; (3) non-opening ports; (2) cockpit lockers; (1) lazarette locker; anchor locker on deck drains overboard.Manual windless that works perfect.


NOTE.. WAY TOO MUCH EQUIPMENT TO LIST HERE. INTERESTED PARTIES NEED TO COME AND INSPECT VESSEL.
# Full batten main sail
# Genoa 110
# Genoa 140-160
# Storm jib with Wichard hanks
# Spinnaker pole (cruising) with blocks and sheets
# Mechanical backstay tensioner
# Aluminum mast with internal halyards
# Separate trysail track on mast Main sheet traveler
# Lewmar #43 primary winches (2)
# Lewmar #16 main sheet winch
# Mast winch
# Standing stainless wire rigging in excellent condition.
# Volvo 25 hp 2 cylinder diesel rebuilt and has approx 250 hrs
# Fuel tank 30 gallons stainless
# Racor primary fuel filter and 2 more backup fuel filters w/ all spares
# Fuel gauge
# Water temperature gauge
# Oil pressure gauge
# Oil pressure alarm
# Ammeter
# Engine compartment blower
# Fixed 3 blade prop
# self steering gear related to the Autohelm.(under repair at this time)
# Autopilot electronic Autohelm
# Dodger
# Bilge pump Whale type
# Bilge pump Rule 1500
# Double life lines
# Emergency tiller
# Man overboard pole
# Life ring
# Collapsible boat hooks
# Boarding ladder swing up stern mounted stainless steel and teak
# Cockpit lockers lock from inside cabin

# Knot meter and log
# Wind speed and direction instrument mast mounted Datamarine
# Depth sounder (2)
# VHF mounted next to chart table
# Ship compass on binnacle in front of wheel
# Silva hand bearing compass
# Sea water temp gauge
# Barometer
# Hygrometer
# Thermometer
# Hand held spotlights (2)
# Danforth anchor
# CQR anchor
# Bow anchor rollers (2)
# Fender board
# Fenders (4)
# Mooring lines
# Chart table with opening lid for chart storage beneath
# Chart light on goose neck
# Propane tanks in separate locker
# Fresh & Salt water foot pumps (Whale) for galley and head Also electric fresh pressure in Galley and head.
# Head has a shower
# Halogen bunk lamps (4)
# Fluorescent and incandescent cabin lights
# Kerosene cabin light
# Engine fresh water flush while running.
# Water filter
# 3 Water bladders each about 30 gallons (130 liters) closed pressure system.
# Screens for opening hatches and companion way
# Fire extinguishers (4)
# Solar & battery powered deck vents w/ removable dorade vents and caps.
# Alternator controller adjustable and 3 back up charge controllers.
# Digital Battery charge monitor
# Extensive spare parts an equipment that goes with the boat.. (A van full that will be delivered when boat is sold)
# Life jackets
# Spare winch handles
# Spare pump handles
# Spare engine parts
# Spare blocks
# Wood plugs for all through hulls
# Head thru hull discharge and ball valve replaced June 2010
# Flares
# Manuals that came with the above equipment are in approx 2 boxes file cabinet size. a considerable amount of paperwork.
# last hauled 7/2010
# Bottom paint 4/2010

[John K.]

Great looking boat. I know you will sell it fast. Could you tell me where you got the dingy davits from. They look like they would work great on my boat. Thanks and good luck with your sale.

[captsam54]

The dingy davits were custom made by the 1st (and only owner besides my parents) He made a lot of custom parts for the boat.. They actually disconnect and come off.. Thanks..