1982 Dufour 4800 | “TIFON IV”

Location: Panama | Designer: Johan Valentijn | Builder: Dufour Yachts (France)

Vessel Overview

Tifon IV is a classic, well-maintained vintage cruiser. Ideally suited for beginners or those looking to explore the Panamanian coastline on an affordable yacht, she remains a safe and capable vessel. This yacht has a rich sailing history, having cruised extensively throughout Venezuelan waters—including hundreds of trips to Los Roques and Las Aves—before making a long-distance voyage to Panama in 2009.

With a very recent engine rebuild and interior upgrades, she is ready for her next owner to take the helm.

The owner is willing to offer a 1k survey financing for any prospect seriously interested

Vessel Overview

• Make/Model: DUFOUR 4800

• Designer/Builder: Johan Valentijn / Dufour Yachts (France)

• Length Overall: 35’

• Hull/Deck Material: Fiberglass (FB) hull with Vinyl deck

• Keel: IRON Keel

• Registration: Panama

• Last Antifouled: October 2024

Engine & Mechanical

• Engine: Single Yanmar 3GM30F (27 HP) Diesel

• Condition: Completely rebuilt in September 2024

• Hours: Only 50 hours since rebuild

• Performance: Cruise speed of 6kn and a max speed of 7.5kn

• Fuel Consumption: Efficient 2.5 lts/hour at cruise

• Steering: Mechanical system

Interior & Accommodations

The interior is clean and functional, offering a surprisingly spacious layout for a 35-foot vessel.

• Layout: 2-cabin configuration with 7 total berths (3 double, 1 single)

• Head Height: 1.8m in both the Saloon and Master cabin

• Galley: Located on the port side. The kitchen top, sink, and lighting were all replaced and improved in December 2025.

• Appliances: Includes a two-burner gas stove with broiler, an additional 110V electric stove, and 12V refrigeration.

• Bathroom: 1 manual head; the bathroom decor was completely redone in January 2026.

Sails & Rigging

• Rigging: Aluminum mast and boom (1982); standing rigging age is from 2009.

• Running Rigging: Reported in good condition.

• Sails: Northsail mainsail with manual reefing and a furling Genoa.

• Winches: Lewmar manual winches.

Electronics & Electrical

• Navigation: Raymarine ST60 Depth sounder and Log; Handheld Garmin GPS.

• Power: 110V shore power system with battery charger.

• Solar: Two solar panels installed.

• Batteries: 3 House and 1 Engine battery (Gel types, replaced October 2024).

• Entertainment/Climate: Portable 110V air conditioning unit and a TV/Stereo system.

Safety & Ground Tackle

• Anchors: Two 90lb Plough anchors and one Fortress FX 16 Aluminum spare.

• Windlass: Simpson Lawrence 600.

• Safety Gear: 6 life jackets, life ring, 9 fenders, and both manual and electric bilge pumps.

• Accessories: Yamaha 2.5HP 4-stroke outboard and a BBQ are included.

Maintenance & History

Tifon IV has been consistently cared for by its owners, with a detailed maintenance log available for the last five years. The hull finish was last polished in 2022. She has a clean history with no significant accidents; the only noteworthy issue was a minor collision in 2018 during a storm, which resulted only in surface scratches on the port side.

Broker Note: The wind instrument sensors are currently missing and require replacement. The life raft and flares are on board but likely expired.