Full Description

Glouton, a META Dalu 40, is an exceptionally robust exploration yacht designed by Joubert-Nivelt and built by the META shipyard in France. Constructed using META’s patented Strongall® process, the hull is made of thick aluminum plating (up to 20 mm at the bottom) that ensures unrivaled strength, safety, and durability. These yachts are famed for their expedition pedigree and ability to withstand the harshest environments, from high latitudes to tropical seas.

Originally commissioned in 1998 and launched in 2001, Glouton has sailed extensively from France to the Caribbean to Polynesia and onward to British Columbia, always professionally maintained and upgraded. Between 2018 and 2021, she underwent a comprehensive refit in preparation for a Northwest Passage expedition, including renewed rigging, sails, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, and interior systems.

She offers an expedition-ready interior with a forward cabin, spacious saloon, aft cabin, well-equipped galley, and a starboard workshop with a complete inventory of tools and spares. Systems include a watermaker, solar and wind generation, professional hydraulic steering, oversized rigging, and a reliable Nanni diesel. The vessel also carries an AB aluminum/Hypalon RIB with a recent Nissan outboard.

Her underwater hull was fully treated in 2022 with a five-coat epoxy primer and antifouling. Both the hull and topsides are scheduled for sandblasting this winter, with the topsides to be refinished in durable TOPLAC® non-slip paint. This ensures she will be delivered to her next owner structurally pristine and freshly coated, ready for her next voyage.

With her hybrid sail plan, reinforced structure, and full expedition outfit, Glouton is a rare opportunity for serious sailors seeking a yacht built to cross oceans and explore the farthest horizons.

Dimensions

Length on deck: 12.88 m (42.26 ft)

Length overall (LOA): 13.8 m (45.27 ft)

Beam: 4.00 m (13.12 ft)

Draft: 1.60 m (5.25 ft)

Bridge clearance: 13.4 m

Headroom: 1.95 m saloon, 1.85 m aft

Tankage

Fuel: 600 L + 60 L decantation (diesel tank in keel, inspectable)

Fresh water: 440 L (five tanks)

Grey water: 60 L

Black water: 60 L

Engine

Nanni diesel HE5280 – 92 HP (5-cylinder)

Approx. 1,500 hrs

Consumption: 1.3 L/h at 1400 rpm; 2.8 L/h at 1800 rpm

Cruising speed: 6 knots

Max speed: 8 knots

Shaft drive with META oil bath stuffing box

Electronics & Navigation

Furuno radar

B&G Triton II instruments (2018)

Simrad autopilot + AP24 repeater (2017)

AIS NAIS500 transponder

GPS & Navtex GP32

VHF GX1400G DSC (2022)

Iridium Extreme 9575 satellite phone

EPIRB + McMurdo AIS beacons + portable VHFs

Equipment

Standing rigging replaced 2023

Hybrid laminate sails (2019): mainsail, genoa, mizzen, staysail, storm jib

LOFRANS Falkon windlass (2020) with SPADE primary anchor

HRO Seafari 60 L/h watermaker

Solar panels + wind generator with Victron MPPT controllers

AB aluminum/Hypalon RIB (2021) with 18 HP Nissan outboard (2020)

3000W portable generator

Refleks diesel heater (ready to install)

Fleming windvane self-steering

Fully equipped workshop with tools, spares, and Sailrite station

Magma BBQ + fishing gear

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

PLEASE CONTACT – DEWAYNE DOMINICK - VANCOUVER ISLAND YACHT SALES - 1-833-829-2248