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Dufour 470 Launch Shows Off Enormous Cockpit of New French Yacht Model
16th February 2021
The new Dufour 470 is unveiled
Recently launched in La Rochelle, the new Dufour 470 model will tour France and then Europe, as well as the United States, Australia and Asia in its worldwide launch. The 470 represents continuing advancements with the Dufour range of yachts , according to Irish agent Hugh Mockler of Crosshaven Boatyard who told Afloat the cockpit is enormous and well thought out as is her interior .
The Dufour 470 feels and looks like a 50 footer both inside and out
If not yet in the flesh, then Paris Virtual Nautic is the first opportunity at least to visit this new model thanks to an on-screen boat show environment using the Dufour virtual Marina interface launched last April, and now optimised with new features and layout choices.
Dufour’s New 61 Flagship Goes for Sea Trials in La Rochelle
15th January 2021
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The Dufour 61 s deck layout - it will be possible to set up a sail test in La Rochelle as soon as it is safe to travel
Dufour’s new Flagship, the sleek-looking Dufour 61 designed by Felci Yacht Design, will be undertaking sea trials in the next few weeks in La Rochelle. The new Dufour 61 will be quick but stable and very easy to handle, according to Irish agent Hugh Mockler of Crossghaven Boatyard in Cork Harbour.
Her sail controls are lead back to each helm station for easy access. Her mainsheet is on an arch which allows a better sheeting angle and keeps it clear of the cockpit. She has an excellent choice of sail configurations, including the option of in-mast furling mainsail and self-tacking jib.