Dufour aims high: coming soon: a new 61′ in all luxury and comfort
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The new Dufour era has just begun, and after the presentation at Boot Dusseldorf of the Dufour 530, the French giant, now owned by Fountaine Pajot, drops its second ace: the new Dufour 61. A boat that many enthusiasts had been waiting for from Dufour since a novelty on this size had been missing for several seasons.
THE DESIGN.
A clear choice made by the Felci studio, once again the owner of the project, which is to remain in the family feeling of the range, taking up what was already introduced with the 530. The bow is completely straight, maximizing waterline length. The shapes of the hull see a very high aft edge on the water, with a hull that narrows very much at the waterline height so as to prefigure two buoyancy settings, one slightly wet in light wind, and the second, in strong wind, supported by the dynamic support of the edge. Also interesting is the aesthetic play of the “hollowed out” line along the side at the height of the portholes, useful in masking a freeboard that will be important. A stern sundeck area is proposed that will contain an outdoor kitchen inside, a solution to allow the boat to be experienced to the fullest during summer cruises.
In the cockpit an imposing rollbar useful for improving circulation, since the mainsheet will work on this structure, and perfect as a support for the bimini.
INTERIOR
The Dufour 61 offers two different galley layouts while maintaining ample living space and enjoying abundant natural light.
The layout with a galley forward lets the dinette “flourish” on the maximum available beam. Searching for the maximum beam that remains even in the version with the galley on the left becoming more spacious, while the interior layout includes three or four cabins. Unmissable is the tender garage where it will be possible to stow an inflated boat.
Length. f.t. 19.22 m
Length. gall. 17,62 m
Hull length 18.30 m
Width. 5,48 m
Displacement.
Dive 2.80 m
Sup. vel. 184 square meters
Displacement. N/A.
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