The second edition of the Marseille Boat Show is about to get under way, and the Dufour Yachts brand will be well represented. For the occasion, five Dufour yachts will be alongside the pontoons of the Vieux-Port: the Dufour 32, Dufour 37, Dufour 41 and the Dufour 470 will all be there, as will the brand new Dufour 44.
Le Dufour 44, a major newcomer for 2024-2025
Since making her world premiere, the Dufour 44 has been touring international boat shows. She will be making a stopover at the Marseille Boat Show, presented with the lateral galley version.
Easy, Ocean or Performance? What kind of sailor are you?
Versatility is the key to this model, available in three configurations to suit every sailing style: Easy, Ocean and Performance.
Aboard each of these versions, the deck hardware is cleverly arranged to allow the yacht to be handled as instinctively as possible. The upholstery and other comfort features also vary according to the version chosen.
Modern, high-performance and comfortable: the perfect balance
The Dufour 44, the latest addition to the range, is an exceptional yacht that is fully in keeping with the shipyard’s DNA. High-performance and comfortable, the Dufour 44 embodies the perfect balance sought by owners. Pleasant to helm, she is easy to manoeuvre thanks to the traditional single rudder, and particularly easy to get to grips with.
The Dufour 44 behaves beautifully at sea, offering a truly agile experience. In addition to performance, this yacht stands out for her stability. All these qualities, combined with intelligent deck hardware, make this a yacht that’s easy to handle.
International recognition
From the first sea trials in La Rochelle to the recent tests in Annapolis and Palma, the Dufour 44 has won over the international press.
For her first accolade, she received the Design Innovation Award in Genoa. The Dufour 44 has also been nominated for five prestigious prizes awarded by the world’s leading specialist magazines: BOTY (Cruising World), Top 10 Best Boats (Sail Magazine), Sailboat of the Year (Voile Magazine), British Yachting Awards (Sailing Today), not forgetting the European Yacht of the Year (EYOTY) awarded by a jury of twelve European marine industry magazines.
Four models from 10 to 14 metres on show
In addition to the Dufour 44, the new model for 2024-2025, the Dufour stand will be presenting five other yachts. On display will be the Dufour 32, the Dufour 37, the Dufour 41 and the Dufour 470.
Dufour 37 – An entry-level yacht with imposing volume
The Dufour 37 is the entry-level model on show at the Marseille Boat Show. This high-performance, comfortable 10-metre yacht offers impressive space for her size.
The Dufour 37 benefits from all the innovations introduced on her larger sistership, the Dufour 470, in particular the layout of the bow platform, the large deck and hull windows, as well as the exterior layout that allows for fluid circulation on board.
Dufour 41 – Innovative and modern
The Dufour 41, a 12-metre sailing yacht, takes modernity and innovation one step further. This sailing yacht offers a cockpit as spacious as that of a larger yacht.
The Dufour 41 embodies the latest vintage from the Dufour shipyard, bringing major innovations, increased luminosity and spaces designed for fluid circulation. Agile, robust and high-performance, this yacht respects the seafaring spirit of the Dufour models.
Dufour 470 – Performance and sensations in comfort
The Dufour 470, the largest yacht being exhibited at the Marseille Boat Show, measures 14 metres and offers first-class comfort on board. Modern, simple and elegant, she reflects the perfect balance of the Dufour range.
This yacht also promises great sensations at sea. High-performance and agile, she offers both simple sailing and racing performance. Easy to handle and instinctive at the helm, she will delight any sailor.
Dealers will also be exhibiting the Dufour 32 in Marseille.
Dufour 48 – The big new model for 2025
The latest addition to the range, the Dufour 48 is an uncompromising yacht, offering maximum comfort with spacious interior and exterior accommodation. She has a sunbathing area forward as well as the one in the cockpit, and benefits from plenty of interior light thanks to the longitudinal windows in the coachroof.
The Dufour 48 retains her seakindly attributes, and is fitted with a single rudder, making her easy to manoeuvre at all times. This yacht is easy and instinctive to handle, and offers unique performance and sensations.
The Marseille Boat Show will make the ideal opportunity to meet a dealer who can tell you more about this new yacht and help you with buying this or any other model in the range.