Our test boat had the L-shaped galley with twin sinks (one large and one small) on centerline, a top-loading Isotherm fridge and fiddles formed into the Corian countertops all around. 3. Dufour TAGS: boat Dufour yacht Yacht review In the 1990s, Dufour Yachts was becoming a dominant brand in the French production yacht market and was popular both in the charter business … She looks good; the design themes of the bigger boats have transferred well to the smaller hull. She is built since 2017 by Dufour (France). Is the vang really doing anything? Unfortunately, shortly after setting out, the boat encountered major power-generation issues. Solo-sailing technology and race-boat pedigree make this French 50ft cruising yacht a pleasure to sail. In this episode of Boat Talk, SAIL's managing editor Lydia Mullan and Power & Motor Yacht's executive editor Charlie Levine share tips on getting out ...read more, In late 2020, sailing legend Jimmy Cornell set off on his Elcano Challenge, a green-powered circumnavigation aboard the custom Outremer Aventura Zero. If you opt for the latter the second bathroom is en suite with the owner’s cabin forward; in effect the main bunk is moved towards the bow to make space for the bathroom. Here are the clever bits. The expanding Dufour yacht … The Dufour Gib Sea, which was the bottom of the Bene equation and Dufours entry level boat was very lightly built. I have sailed on the 33 and 37. Caribbean official dealer. Clever and the helmsman’s seat is flat, but there is a reason. The hull is a PVC/glass/Kevlar vacuumed sandwich with a moulded grid internal structure for strength. There are two backstays, and the chainplates are outboard, leaving plenty of room on the side decks to move forward and aft quickly. Headroom is around 6ft 5in (sorry, 1.95m) alongside the galley and only an inch or two less as you move forward. Dufour Yachts is a French sailboat manufacturer which was founded in 1964 by naval architect and engineer Michel Dufour. It's guarantee of uncompromising seaworthy excellence that never stints on comfort levels. Our test boat was outfitted with a few extras, including the tall mast, deeper keel, larger engine, an electric windlass, a rigid boomvang and a full-batten main that was brand-new and felt crisp as a potato chip as we folded it. One wheel means big diameter; there is good foot support and a timber pad for the bum when sitting on the sidedecks. It also moves the attachment point for an asymmetrical well forward and away from the jib furler. "I took the decision to turn ...read more, “What is the color of the ocean that rolls beneath Pacific trades? How does a wave curl and crash at 47 degrees south? Our boat had the standard Elvstrom main (which Rod commented could have been bigger on the foot, with more roach) and a medium Number One of about 140 per cent built by the Sydney North loft. Packed with innovative tricks, technology and optimisation, the Dufour 390 stands out as the most well-rounded sailboat in its category. That is why it’s good to see a “couple’s boat” under 40ft that provides not only a good turn of speed but comfortable accommodations as well. Indeed the skipper can do it all, if needed. The Dufour 470 combines both Dufour’s know-how and the Brand’s desire to innovate. Unlike the old one, the new main is loose-footed. Without the fixed bowsprit, the standard choice is a traditional bow roller, slightly offset to port. In the two-cabin version, you get a boat with loads of deck stowage, a big heads compartment, a decent fixed forward-facing chart table and a good sea berth to starboard in the saloon that can be used without the navigator interrupting your sleep. The drop-leaf saloon table folds out to connect the two settees on either side, providing ample dining space for six crew. © 2021 Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. an Active Interest Media company. Dufour, builder of uniquely styled yachts up to 56ft, drew on its experience with three previous under-40 models when it created its 382 Grand Large. Dufour has always been a step above many standard production boats in fit and finish quality, and the 360 is no exception. I found the plumbing throughout to be neat, bundled and labeled, and … Dufour 512 Grand Large: Yacht Review. Dufour 30 Classic 2 Double Cabin Model Superb Cond & Presentation. Dufour overview. The brand has gained a reputation for innovative thinking and exceptional … There wasn’t really much to do but enjoy, exactly as it should be aboard this kind of a boat. Already the catalogue shows a 34 and 44 as well as the 40. The cockpit has teak slats for good footing, but the fiberglass decks are topped with a good molded-in anti-skid, which anyone who has ever had to maintain teak decks, will appreciate. It was purchased by Fountaine Pajot in 2018, and Dufour will remain a separate brand. The Dufour 40 has had two third places under IRC in major Euro regattas last northern season, including the Cowes- Dinard-St. Malo, one of the classic Channel events, which has been run since Hornblower was a midshipman. The new collection, with its ...read more, TO VANG OR NOT TO VANG Q: Last year, I bought a new, fully-battened Dacron main for my 36-footer. Our test sail was on the Chesapeake Bay in the kind of fluky wind conditions that precede a thunderstorm. If you are looking for a Dufour yacht for sale then we have an excellent selection listed here including the Atoll, Grand Large and Performance yachts. On a more basic, structural level, Dufour hulls are made of vacuum-bagged fiberglass, and the decks are laminated with a foam core. There are numerous fixed ports, four opening ports and four opening hatches, so air and light flow easily. You can have two cabins with one head; three cabins with one head (as on this boat) and three cabins with two heads. When the U.S. market went soft, Dufour turned to high end niche market boats such as the Prestige 48 and 56 after leaving the U.S. market along with a host of other builders in the eighties. A lighter-colored oak finish is also available. … A teak toerail on deck provides extra security when making your way forward from the cockpit. The larger nav desk to starboard is only available if you elect for a straight-line Mediterranean-style galley. The European yachting public demands fast boats, so every major builder has in its catalogue a plum-stemmed, long-waterline 40ft hull that sails fast and rates well. This boat has the optional teak deck and electric anchor winch. The slightly reversed cantilevered transom drops down to form a swim platform. According to Pacific Yachting’s Rod Mackay, Dufour’s acquisition of the Gib Sea line enables them to develop Gib Sea as a pure cruiser/charter line, so the Dufour range can become more performance oriented. It's truly a tip that has to be seen to be believed. Sign Up. There are two sinks, a twin-burner and oven stove, and alongside is a clever stowage cupboard with removable plastic drawers. It is also positioned somewhat forward where it will remain immersed and maintain a good grip even at a pronounced angle of heel. When sailing offshore the life raft stows under the seat. The rig is simple – twin spreaders with some sweepback, discontinuous D2s, single lowers, single backstay with mechanical tensioner operated by the winch handle. The deck is constructed using a dry layup in a mold with a PVC core that is then resin injected to better control the fiber and resin placement, making for a stiff, light structure. Defined by her sleek and beautiful lines the Dufour 460 certainly … Umberto Felci designed the new hulls; Patrick Roseo, who has fresh ideas, did cockpit and deck layout and interior. Just I was thinking the tackle mainsheet might be hard work in a blow Greg showed me that the mainsheet is double-ended and that if it is cammed off at the block you can run the other tail to one of the secondary winches on the coachroof to provide fine-trimming capability and extra grunt when sheet loads are high. A large drop-leaf table bisects the cockpit with Lewmar primary winches on the coaming just ahead of the helms. The Dufour 35, produced from 1972 to 1982 in La Rochelle, France, is a wonderful blend of classic features and innovation, another feather in the cap of the iconic French designer Michel Dufour. The smallest Grand Large in the Dufour Yacht family, the Dufour 310 GL is quick, fun and responsive. The GL 382 carries 53 gallons of fuel and 100 gallons of water with both tanks in the aft cabin, or cabins below the bunks. Dufour has been one of the best-known names in production boatbuilding for half a century, since Michel Dufour’s Arpège Safarifamously won the Half Ton Cup in 1967. Delivered to the U.S. East Coast, this particular iteration came in at $245,000, but a basic GL 382 starts at $189,000 with oodles of opportunity for each couple to make it their own. A generously equipped yacht with incomparable style, finished down … However, a majority of buyers apparently choose the optional 333ft² 110-percent overlapping genoa, which will boost performance in light air, but isn’t as easy to singlehand as a self-tacker. Dufour Yachts USA 1 Chelsea Court Annapolis, MD 21403 United States Phone: (410) 268-6417 Fax: (410) 268-9739 Email: dwalsh@abs.net www.DufourYachts.com Dufour Yachts 1, rue Blaise-Pascal BP 24 - 17182 Perigny cedex France Phone : (33) 5 46 30 07 60 Fax : (33) 5 46 45 46 96 www.dufour-yachts… Umberto Felci’s introduction as designer added further to t… The boat feels quick on her feet, promoting the sensation that her construction weight has indeed been well controlled as promised in the specs. As is the case on all low-profile production boats that want to retain their sleek lines, the double lifelines are lower than ideal. An integrated stainless steel/composite bowsprit is yet another option and a good idea to keep ground tackle from dinging the hull when anchoring. Chainplates are inboard, connected by below-decks struts from deck level to the hull support structure in the bilge area. With the intial breeze at 10 knots, we swung around to a broad reach at a 110 degree apparent wind angle and slid along at 5.6 knots. The traveller has a 4:1 either side with cams on the vertical seat sides and they be reached easily by the helmsman as he leans around the wheel and gives a vertical heave. The hull’s displacement/length ratio is quite low (around 166) so it should be easily driven, and the stability curve (as designed) shows the angle of diminishing stability to be very high. The only other sign of exterior teak is the grab rails on the cabintop, which in my view, is a win. The deck moulding is resin-injected and vacuum-bagged to keep weight down. Its hull design and the … The lines show a long waterline and beamy stern (though no dimensions are extreme) with a 2.1m lead keel featuring a flared bulb and modest aspect ratio. The Dufour 40 is a pretty boat (these plumbstemmers have an elegance all their own) of a size, which should be easy and economical to maintain. Cruiser/racer indeed. The 37 was a fun sail, but the sail plan was … It's a dedication to exhilarating performance that's easy … Greg delivered her to Hamilton Island for Race Week and reports that she handled well in a blow both upwind and down. It’s great stowage that will swallow up lines, fenders and all sorts of cruising gear. It seems to me that ...read more, On Saturday, in what was surely the most exciting race of the series, INEOS Team UK beat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to earn a spot in the Prada Cup finals. Because this opens up the entire aft end of the boat, it’s easy to board from the dock or a dinghy. There is so much on this boat that is right. Dufour’s range of monohulls runs from 30-63 feet (see 6 Dufour yachts from Arpege to Grand Large for a range of the models). Fixed ports on the forward cockpit bulkhead bring light into the cabin below or provide backrests for those lounging on the full-length bench seats. However, just about everyone I know—myself included—wonders at some point if a smaller boat wouldn’t have been easier to manage, both physically and financially. The GL 382 offers six different interior layout options, some of which differ only slightly. Our test boat had a Lofrans X2 electric windlass, but with a dicey weather moving in, we did not take time out to anchor. Features Price and spec indicative only. On our test boat, a Raymarine chartplotter and instruments were at either wheel with engine controls to starboard. A more fuel-efficient cruising speed would be around 7.2 knots and 2,600 rpm. However, while there were a number of helpful books full of technical information, I also longed for the personal stories ...read more, Henri Lloyd looked to the past for inspiration when designing its newest line of racing gear—specifically the kit worn by Dennis Conner’s Stars and Stripes campaign (also designed by Henri Lloyd) during the 1987 America’s Cup in Fremantle, Australia. The deck is constructed using a dry layup in a mold with a PVC core that is then resin injected to better control the fiber and resin placement, making for a stiff, light structure. The main traveller is on the cockpit floor; a 5:1 tackle trims the main with a cammed block mounted at floor level.
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