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NEW WORLD PREMIERE 2006
The Dufour 525 will be first displayed at the
main Autumn 2006 boat shows: Ijmuiden, Grand Pavois,
Southampton, Genova and Paris Boatshow.
The Dufour 525 Grand’large, new Dufour
flagship, is to be more modern, with straight
forward lines and a strong and appealing design
characteristic for Dufour Yachts.
This unique ocean cruiser keeps a perfect balance
between luxury, comfort, easy manoeuvring and
seaworthiness.
The Dufour 525 shares with her sisters
the same philosophy:
- A strong and appealing look, characteristic
for Dufour, elegant and dynamic
- Ergonomic design
- Easy manoeuvring
- A warm interior with a very functional layout
- Built with state-of-the-art building technics
- A cruising boat with space and comfort, developed
for pure cruising
- Stylish, with elegant deck and hull line
- Ergonomic cockpit for both sailing or enjoying
the stay in harbour,
- A very huge and comfortable cockpit
- A double steering wheel system
- A very spacious sunbathing aft deck
- An practical aft deck opening that give access
to a huge storage volume for life raft or other
material
- Ergonomic cockpit coamings
- Easy to manoeuvre, even with a restricted
crew
- Genoa winches at hand of the helmsman
- Ideal helmsman position : located in the
aft cockpit, and on side aft coamings, for a
maximum comfort and safety with a perfect visibility
forward.
- Several deck hatches, especially in the front
cabin and saloon.
- Storage facilities
- Beautiful woodwork in Moabi and Wengé,
warm colours for a cosy atmosphere, together
with streamfloor, and a nice finish.
- Handrails on various spots, to give support
and safety when sailing or working in the galley.
- Galley with Corian worktop, a double sink,
a cooler with 2 separated parts and a freezer
for long voyages.
- A practical 3-burner cooker with oven
- A superb owner’s cabin in the front
part.
A construction of quality, certified
Bureau Veritas
The construction of Dufour sailboats is obviously
approved by the EU standards.
In addition, the hull and structure are being
certified by Bureau Veritas, according to quality
and safety standards, an extra warranty for the
owner.
Dufour Yachts is one of the few boat manufacturers
that meet such requirements . The yard
Dufour Yachts has always been at the vanguard
of the technological innovation, especially
when these innovations are translated into real
benefits for the user.
To summarize:
- Very original and unique aft deck
- Bow sprit
- Cunning transom revealing a great volume for
dinghy and liferaft
- Uncluttered deck, large side decks
- Very elegant and dynamic roof, discreet and
exceptionnally flat
- Sail plan and deck fittings adapted to the
reduced crew programs
- All manoeuvres lead to the cockpit under deck
for more comfort and safety
- Double steering wheel system
Inside:
A luminous and warm saloon ; thanks to the numerous
portlights and the new rich woodwork.
Absolute comfort with dedicated spaces for optional
equipment; for instance washing machine, dishwasher,
freezer, water maker...
Last but not least, the customer can choose his
interior amongst the 8 layouts:
3 or 4 cabins - galley in length or in L
- skipper cabin
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