{"id":291,"date":"2025-08-26T14:44:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yachtersworld.com\/?p=291"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:44:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:44:33","slug":"dufour-54-first-look-trademark-dufour-features-with-innovative-cabin-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yachtersworld.com\/?p=291","title":{"rendered":"Dufour 54 first look: Trademark Dufour features with innovative cabin options"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new Dufour 54 blends innovation with classic Dufour elements, making a boat owners can adapt to suit their sailing style.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The new Umberto Felci-designed<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

The \u2018master cabin\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

The \u2018master suite\u2019 version uses this space in an innovative manner we\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s 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\u2019s a further compartment that could be used as a dressing room or a private office area.<\/p>\n

On deck, there\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Trademark Dufour<\/a> features include the built-in outdoor galley and barbecue that\u2019s operated from the large fold-down bathing platform.<\/p>\n

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