The new Umberto Felci-designed flagship for this La Rochelle-based yard introduces several new features that make life on board more comfortable and civilised. Of particular interest to owners are the two options for the forecabin of three-cabin versions created by interior designer Luca Ardizio.
The ‘master cabin’ layout has a peninsula bed forward, separate toilet and shower areas, plus a small dressing table, ample stowage and an unusually large floor area that will translate to a very spacious feeling.
The ‘master suite’ version uses this space in an innovative manner we’ve not seen before on a boat of this size. The broad hull shape forward allows an athwartships peninsula bed offset to starboard, with its head alongside the starboard bow and a great view out of the hull windows opposite.
There’s also a small sofa opposite the foot of the bed, while en suite toilet and shower facilities move to spacious compartments right forward. In addition, there’s a further compartment that could be used as a dressing room or a private office area.
On deck, there’s a choice of a classic fabric bimini and sprayhood, or a fixed rigid arch above the companionway plus optional hardtop. This looks to be an excellent set-up, covering the whole cockpit and creating a very comfortable area with protection from both sun and inclement weather. It also offers a huge area for installing solar panels.
Trademark Dufour features include the built-in outdoor galley and barbecue that’s operated from the large fold-down bathing platform.
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Dufour 54 Specifications:
LOA: 16.84m 55ft 3in
Hull length: 15.90m 52ft 2in
LWL: 14.85m 48ft 9in
Beam: 5.25m 17ft 3in
Draught: 2.0m 6ft 7in or 2.4m 7ft 10in
Ballast: 4,900kg 10,802lb
Price: €455,000 ex VAT
Contact details: dufour-yachts.com
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