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    • 13m Dufour 425
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Long-term liveaboard cruising / shared adventure

I’ve been living aboard and sailing long-term for many years, covering the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean, Panama and the Pacific. My boat is currently in New Zealand after time in French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji.
I’m not really looking for casual mile-building crew or someone just wanting a holiday berth. I’m more interested in meeting someone with a genuine curiosity for the cruising life — slow travel, quiet anchorages, exploring ashore, swimming, markets, simple food, good conversation and letting plans evolve with weather, places and people.
The boat is a comfortable, well-equipped 42ft monohull set up for independent cruising. I’m practical and self-sufficient, but I’ve learned that the best parts of this life are usually better shared with the right person.
Fiji still feels unfinished, and future plans may include Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Australia or wherever the next chapter leads. I’m flexible on timing and direction.
Ideally I’d like to connect with someone independent, calm, curious and good-humoured — someone who enjoys the water, can live simply without needing hardship to be the point, and understands that good onboard chemistry matters as much as sailing ability.

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  • Crew positionFriendship

  • Availability 13 Aug 2026 for the foreseeable future

  • Expenses to/from vesselPaid by crew

  • Expenses onboardContribution on a shared basis

  • Team / SoloNot important

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Vessel

  • TypeSailing Yacht

  • ClassificationDhoni

  • Make/modelDufour 425

  • Length13 metres

  • Berth6

  • Sailing from General (Europe)

  • Sailing to Local sailing

  • Language spoke aboardEnglish

  • Boat descriptionThe boat is a 2008 dufour 425 with 3 double cabins 2 separate heads with shower and a deck shower. Hot and cold water, fridge/freezer and 240v power to cabins. Water maker. Paddle board and zodiac with outboard along with relevant safety equipment on board. Rigging replaced 2019, complete roller furler replaced 2019, mainsail and genoa replaced 2023.

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Skipper

  • NationalityBritish

  • Age65

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languages English

  • Qualifications 1st Aid
    ICC Power/Sail
    RYA Day Skipper Practical
    RYA Yachtmaster Theory
    PADI - Rescue Diver (emergency first response)

  • Sea Miles 10,000+

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