Designed by the italian architect umberto felci, the dufour 385 grand large is stiff, performing and reliable boat, with a spacious inside layout dedicated to life. Jan 08, 2016 the dufour 310 grand large embodies the lifestyle that dufour has infused into its projects over the last 50 years. Dufour is frances third largest production boat builder and the 375gl is one of the most recent boats in its grand large range of stylish and contemporary sailing yachts, designed for comfortable family cruising and lengthy offshore passages. Ships of this line are renowned as handy, fast cruisers with an emphasis on comfort and a dash of luxury. The curse of the black pearlscore artist klaus badelt. The dufour 520 grand large sets the highest standards when it comes to aesthetic appeal. In the cockpit the twin steering wheels provide for excellent access and safety. Further stowage is available under seats and behind.
Dufour 385 grand large april 2020 focus kleinanzeigen. D405 standard description b09 en maxo yachting bratislava. To accommodate cruising gear, the grand large hulls are a little deeper and somewhat fuller forward and aft than the performance hulls. The deck is constructed using a dry layup in a mold with a pvc core that is then resin injected to better control the fiber and resin placement, making for a stiff, light structure. They are used to create an aesthetically pleasing yacht, but without compromise to safety, comfort or performance. The 365 is the second in dufours new grandlarge range and follows the release of the grandlarge 385 two years ago.
The hull of the dufour 382 grand large is handlaid in polyester with an isonpg outer layer to resist blistering. Jun 02, 20 dufour 385 is ready to charter in denia, spain. That means that while the dufour 350 grand large is every bit as capable as many larger boats, it doesnt carry the same hefty price tag. After huge success with previous models, the legendary dufour brand has secured its place on the international charter market and reinvented itself once again in the form of the brand new 520 grand large. Dufour yachts is a french sailboat manufacturer which was founded in 1964 by naval architect and engineer michel dufour it was purchased by fountaine pajot in 2018, and dufour will remain a separate brand. Style, performance, easy to handle and comfort, this dufour 385 grand large has it all. Brothers synergy ijsselmeer 2009 dufour 385 grandlarge. Click here to view and download the dufour yachts full range brochure 2014.
Though our test boat didnt include an optional dodger, an observer can surmise that the boom clearance was. The yacht exudes modern elegance, luxury and dynamism, with her sweeping lines and uniquely dufour topfixed hatch. Comfort and elegance have merged to create a yacht that will not fail to impress any sailing expert. View and download dufour yachts 500 grand large owners manual online. All cabin doors have a blocking system which keeps doors open where required. By finely balancing these elements, dufour assures you of a sailing experience that delivers pure, unadulterated sensation. Large means something like travel in style in the wide open sea. Sep 19, 2006 its threedigit number characterizes the dufour 455 as a grand large model performance models bear only two digits, and physical features further distinguish the two lines. Saloon a large ushaped settee is on the port side with cushions made out of foam with washable covers.
Setting sail with dufour is an adventure in superior sailing. Extra photographs from yacxhting monthlys test of the dufour 385. Dufour 385, boat specification dufour 385 globesailor. Bavaria is the volkswagon german, dufour is audi french and grand soleil is the porsche italian.
Jason antill says that the new dufour range stands out because of its strong sailing characteristics, intelligent design and quality build and finish. About this dufour 385 grand large english designed by the italian architect umberto felci, the dufour 385 grand large is stiff, performing and reliable boat, with a. All dufour yachts are now available from westwater yacht sales, your exclusive east coast based dufour yachts dealer. In 2001 french boat builder dufour formed a partnership with the highly regarded italian boatyard cantiere del pardo, who build the luxurious grand soleil yachts. Dufour 360 gl bootstest dufour 360 grand large elegante.
The dufour 310 grand large belongs to the grand large range. Dufour has taken on board suggestions from clients, to breed a deck plan design that better suits the needs to enhance the experience on board. The chart table is sized for a chart book and has stoward beneath both it and the seat. The new dufour grand large 350 is a tidy cruising sailboat that comes at a reasonable price.
Improved styling, performance and newer construction techniques makes this new range so popular. And this year dufours new grandlarge 365 cruising yacht was voted top in its class by britains leading yachting press. It is rainy and overcast with no breeze on a chilly winters day on pittwater. Often its an evenhanded blend of design attributes rather than extreme features that make for a good sailboat. The dufour 350 grand large is a 328 monohull sailboat designed by umberto felci. Everything has been thought out with concern for comfort and safety. The hull, designed by umberto felci is streamline and very stable. She was unveiled at the cannes yachting festival in 2015 and has become one of dufour s most popular models. Dufour 360 grand large elegante inneneinrichtung wie keine andere. The dufour 385 grand large is renowned for fantastic cruising comfort with easy maneuvering combined with dynamic sailing performance and a high level of quality in the finish of the interior.
The grand large range might be cruisers, but they still have a fairly sporty look. Italian designer umberto felci first drew new 34, 40, and 44foot performance cruisers, and now hes turned his eye to a new 38footer that is the first in dufour s revamped cruising line. Coming hot on the heels of dufour s grand large 500, the new 560 incorporates many of the innovations pioneered by her smaller sibling. Despite its impressive loa, the 560 is also a surprisingly nimble boat that is wellconfigured for shorthanded sailing. Used dufour 385 grand large for sale sailing boats.
Sep 03, 2007 like most european manufacturers, dufour markets two ranges, one more cruiserorientated and the other skewed towards performance. A peppy coastal cruiser with offshore capability and unique shoreside entertainment amenities, the dufour 460 grand large aims to offer the best of two worlds. Such is the case of the dufour grand large 520 a successor to the gl 500 that evolved with the help of some clever improvements. Mar 12, 2015 the dufour 310 grand large is a family cruiser with plenty of panache and style. All dufour yachts are available for sale from westwater yacht sales, your east coast, uk based dufour yachts dealer serving customers in the uk. Dec 04, 2009 brothers synergy ijsselmeer 2009 dufour 385 grandlarge. Fast and safe cruising with family and friends, comfortable as ever and a. Featuring angled corners and horizontal sleek side windows, the gl 520 delivers a striking visual statement. And this year dufour s new grand large 365 cruising yacht was voted top in its class by britains leading yachting press. So hop onboard, set the sails and enjoy what she has to offer you. Dufour yachts 310 grand large official video front cabin video presentation dufour 310 gl voiles et voiliers video dufour 310 gl dufour 310 gl retractable keel presentation video. Taking its design inspiration from the grand large cruising yacht family, of which it is the smallest member, the little 310 looks comfortable and easy to control singlehanded.
And its promise of good value that doesnt compromise on durability. Now in the second generation of the design concept, dufour continues to tweak and refine features that have been added onto previously successful hulls. The chesapeake was in a gentle mood furring our test. Aug 11, 2017 the hull of the dufour 382 grand large is handlaid in polyester with an isonpg outer layer to resist blistering. Similarly, the new dufour 40 won 2003 boat of the year in france. Having an owner to answer questions provided insight for phillip ross and jonathan neeves to what makes the dufour 445 grand large special. Dufour yachts announces the latest model of the range.
The 325 is no exception, with a plumb bow leading sharply back into full forward sections and a wide beam drawn well aft. The updated model is strongly influenced by the solo aroundtheworld races with features like a fixed bowsprit that can fly an asymmetrical spinnaker. Its threedigit number characterizes the dufour 455 as a grand large model performance models bear only two digits, and physical features further distinguish the two lines. All yachts in the grand large dufour range have an easy access at the boom gooseneck area by inclining the boom forward. View and download dufour 335 grand large owners manual online. Finally i have to say, looks certainly do count with the dufour 485 grand large. The dufour 512 grand large is certainly an impressive yacht and one that builds on the success of the previous 500 grand large model that achieved 140 sales. The dufour 310 grand large embodies the lifestyle that dufour has infused into its projects over the last 50 years. Dufour 385 grand large about us we are skilled in managing international transactions and able to make the arrangements required for the yacht transportation and delivery. The dufour 445 grand large offers just such a combination of moderate draft, displacement, sail area and freeboard. The dufour 385 may be built specifically for cruising, but its hardly oldfashioned.
Dufour dufour 385, details and specifications of the boat dufour 385. Jeanneau sun odyssey 379 oder dufour 425 grand large prasentiert sich ebenfalls. However, the needs of sailors are much the same regardless of a size of the vessel, so dufour s challenge became to build equally fast, comfortable and amenityladen boats at. Aug 02, 2017 italian designer umberto felci first drew new 34, 40, and 44foot performance cruisers, and now hes turned his eye to a new 38footer that is the first in dufour s revamped cruising line. With the new grand large range, dufour has complied to the modern wishes and requirements from their clients. Dufour yachts 500 grand large owners manual pdf download. Sam jefferson tests the spacious new cruising yacht from dufour yachts, the 412 grand large. The shower has direct drainage by an electric pump. The dufour 350 grand large belongs to the grand large range. Dufour is a big player in the business, selling around 500 boats per year. French builder dufour does a great job building large boats, as is evident in its 560 and 500 models. Sailing and handling the dufour cruising yachts have a good reputation and the dufour 375 surely delivers.
Used dufour sailing boats for sale from around the world. Move anywhere in the boat and you find still more lockers. Many dufour 365 grand large boats are advertised and for sale on. Its a dedication to exhilarating performance thats easy to achieve through highly responsive intuitive design. The dufour 310 grand large is a 308 monohull sailboat designed by umberto felci. The extra sail area is just a part of the dufour dna. The 365 is the second in dufour s new grand large range and follows the release of the grand large 385 two years ago. According to cws tim murphy, the dufour 375 grand large is fun to sail and comfortable.
The area under the forward berth is large and easy to reach. Dufour 365 grandlarge standard specifications september 2007 interior all joinery work is in prime moabi mahogany, with fiddles, mouldings and framings in solid wood. She was built by dufour france and made of single skin fiberglass polyester. Its guarantee of uncompromising seaworthy excellence that never stints on comfort levels. Fast and safe cruising with family and friends, comfortable as ever and a high grade of finishing and quality. Search our full range of used dufour 385 grand large on page 1. If you like to have everything hidden in compartments rather than exposed, dufour provides the spaces to stash things in. Twin wheels and sail controls are conveniently handled from the cockpit. All dufour yachts are now available for sale from westwater yacht sales, your exclusive east coast dufour yachts dealer. A new offering from dufour yachts a lot of boat in 10 metres.
Like most european manufacturers, dufour markets two ranges, one more cruiserorientated and the other skewed towards performance. Dufour 460 grand large, boat specification dufour 460 grand large. Dufour dufour 460 grand large, details and specifications of the boat dufour 460 grand large. Dufour 520 grand large sailboat for sale new boat dealer. New 2014 dufour 380 grand large our upgraded boat exhibited at london boat show 2014 is now available for sale, ready for the new season click here for boat details.
Apr 27, 2011 dufour has a long history of quality construction, so this boat should be quite capable offshore. The new line of dufour, inspired by grand soleil, was the next logical step for known yard. A central fixed settee has a hinged stowage area underneath optionally on sliders. I say, hopefully better luck next time to whomever wishes to test sail this model. Alongside the dufour 34, 40 and 44 orientated towards fast cruising, the grand large range, debuting with the dufour 385 grand large, has been designed for ocean sailing as well as family cruising.
Dufour and grand soleil are under the new ownership of bavaria. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8,000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings. The adventure package includes extras like a dodger, electric windlass, rigid boomvang, fullbatten main, and other bigboat features for around. They will remain as three seperate boatbuilders as as the owners discribe the product lines like the car world.
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