The Yacht Sales Co and SailTime Australia have announced a new partnership that will see selected Dufour Yachts progressively introduced into SailTime Australia’s professionally managed fleet, creating a flexible new pathway to premium yacht ownership and membership sailing in Australia.
Renowned for their blend of performance, comfort and cruising capability, the French-built Dufour range will now be available to both SailTime Owner Investors and SailTime Members through SailTime’s innovative membership-based sailing programme.
Under the partnership, selected Dufour models from 37 to 44 feet will be progressively added to SailTime Australia’s fleet across Sydney Harbour, Middle Harbour, Pittwater and Port Stephens. Additional bases are planned for South East Queensland, Melbourne and Perth in late 2026 and early 2027.
The collaboration provides SailTime Owner Investors with the opportunity to purchase a Dufour yacht through SailTime’s professionally managed ownership programme, allowing them to enjoy regular access to their yacht while member income helps offset ongoing costs such as berthing, insurance, maintenance and servicing.
For SailTime Members, the partnership will provide access to brand-new Dufour yachts through SailTime’s fully managed “walk-on, walk-off” membership model. Members can enjoy more than 36 days of sailing each year without the maintenance, servicing and ownership responsibilities associated with traditional yacht ownership.
The partnership also offers prospective Dufour buyers the opportunity to experience their preferred model before committing to ownership, while providing an appealing alternative for those considering the purchase of a pre-owned yacht.
Graham Raspass, Founder of SailTime Australia, said the Dufour range was an ideal addition to the expanding SailTime fleet.
“These yachts offer our members quality, comfort and performance, while also being designed for ease of handling,” he said. “This collaboration further strengthens our ability to deliver modern, SailTime-specific luxury yachts, supported by our professional vessel management team.”
Steve Hobbs, General Manager – Dufour Yachts at The Yacht Sales Co, said the partnership reflected a growing demand for more flexible ownership solutions.
“In today’s market, partnering with SailTime allows us to offer buyers a flexible and professionally managed investment option,” he said. “The yachts within the SailTime fleet are owned by individual investors, with SailTime providing a fully managed solution designed to help protect and maximise the value of those assets.”
Dufour continues to enjoy strong international success across Europe and the United States, recognised for its blend of performance, structural integrity and innovative layouts. Combining ease of handling, contemporary design and cruising comfort, the range is ideally suited to SailTime’s shared-use programme while still delivering the rewarding sailing experience today’s owners expect.
SailTime Australia will co-exhibit with The Yacht Sales Co on the Dufour stand at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Located on D Arm, the display will showcase the impressive new Dufour 41, which is available to both SailTime investors and members and is planned to join SailTime’s Middle Harbour fleet.
The flagship Dufour 54 will also be on display, making its highly anticipated Asia-Pacific Premiere at the show. Inspections of both models can be arranged via https://yachtsalesco.com/boat-shows-events/the-yacht-sales-co-2026-scibs/.
For further information on the new partnership, contact The Yacht Sales Co on +61 (0) 7 5452 5164 or email [email protected].