2008 Dufour 455GL | Tujunga

When the owners of Tujunga set out to find the right boat for a global voyage, their priorities were clear: a spacious, seaworthy platform with a safe, functional cockpit where all sail handling could be done without leaving the helm. After careful consideration, they chose the Dufour 455 Grand Large—a yacht celebrated for its robust construction, refined European design, and offshore capability.

Tujunga has proven herself over thousands of bluewater miles. From Denmark, she carried her crew down the coasts of Europe, to the Cape Verde islands, across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, and across the vast Pacific to the islands of French Polynesia. Along the way, she received thoughtful upgrades to optimise safety, comfort, and autonomy for life at sea.

Her 2.4-metre draft provides excellent balance and tracking under sail, while the spacious interior layout offers three generous double cabins—plus an optional fourth—and a queen-sized berth, ideal for families or cruising couples needing room to live, work, and rest comfortably on long passages.

Upgrades and Highlights:

• New mast, rigging, and sails (2025) – ready for thousands more ocean miles

• Quick 1500W windlass (2024) with 100m of 10mm anchor chain (2023) – for secure holding in remote anchorages

• High-capacity lithium battery system – built to meet modern energy demands off-grid

• Caribe C10X tender (2024) – dependable and versatile for shore access

• Full cockpit enclosure – protection from sun, wind, and squalls

• Comprehensive safety gear – including RescueME EPIRB1, flares, fire extinguishers, and life jackets

Now that their ocean chapter has come to a close, Tujunga’s owners are continuing their journey on land—and offering this proven passagemaker to her next crew of explorers.

Tujunga is fully equipped, thoughtfully maintained, and truly ready to go. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact The Yacht Sales Co.