The newest from Dufour continues the French builder’s transfer towards refining its efficiency cruising chops beneath the steering of naval architect Umberto Felci. The large sister to the Dufour 41, a SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winner for 2024, this boat adopts the identical design philosophy of bringing the beam far ahead for max inside area but holding the hull comparatively slender beneath the waterline, with a pronounced flare above, for improved efficiency. The sailplan gives a number of gears with a self-tacking jib, overlapping furling genoa, and a tack level on the sprit for an asymmetrical headsail. The massive cockpit has cleaner entry to the facet decks than the 41 and a large lazarette. The inside is gigantic for a 44-footer and is available in 4 format choices with three or 4 cabins, a C-shaped galley ahead or a linear fore-and-aft association, and a hexagonal salon desk that seats as much as 10 individuals.
Dufour Yachts
LOA 45’7” LWL 40’1” Beam 14’7” Draft 7’2” (std) or 5’10” Air Draft 66’8” Displacement 22,487 lbs (mild) Ballast 6,283 lbs Sail Space 1,076 sq ft (principal, genoa) 366 sq ft (self-tacking jib) Energy Yanmar or Volvo 50-60hp choices (possibility for hybrid electrical)
March 2025
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