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Dufour 44

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Dufour East Coast, Haven Marina, New Cut East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP30EA, United Kingdom
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General information
Make/model Dufour 44
Name of boat Dufour 44
Year of manufacture 2008
Designer Umberto Felci / Patrick Roséo
Length overall 13.67 metres
Beam 4.24 metres
Draft 2.31 metres
Location United Kingdom
Dufour 44
The Dufour 44 was born out of the passion of a whole team of experts in their field. By consequence, sailors are pleased by her aesthetics, performance, safety and comfort at sea. Fast and comfortable - "Absolutely brilliant ! ..." "Attention to detail..." "A joy on all points of sailing...." Beautiful and in good taste..." have been the headlines in the nautical reviews since the first trials of the Dufour 44. The flagship of the new range impresses with its performance and ease of handling, well designed deck layout, ergonomic cockpit and its sleek and elegant lines.

Technical specifications
Length over all : 13,67 m 44'10"
Hull length : 13,35 m 43'9"
Waterline length : 11,82 m 39'90"
Max. beam : 4,25 m 13'11"
Waterline beam : 3.44 m 11'3"
Draft : 1,76 - 2,31 m 5'9" - 7'7"
Light displacement : 10,285 - 10,145 kg 22,627 - 22,319
Sail surface : 105 m² 1,130ft²
Water tank capacity : 430 l 113gl
Fuel tank capacity : 250 l 66gl
Engine : 41 kw
Versions : 3 / 4 cabines
CE certification : Cat. A
Reviews and testimonial
DIE YACHT Germany
Form und Vollendung
Mit der 44er vervollständigt die französische Serienwerft Dufour ihre Reihe attraktiver Performance-Cruiser. Credo: Schnell Schiffe sind schön und können einfach zu segeln sein...
Die grösste Dufour ist wieder ein Schiff für den aktiven Segler, der an Deck auch mit kleiner Crew klarkommen will und sehr an guten Segelleistungen und eleganten Linien interessiert ist.
(Die Yacht Nr 1, S.60-65, 2004)

www.yacht.de

YATE España
"Dufour 34,40 y 44
Trío con visión de futuro
Modernos de líneas, cómodos en cubierta, amplios de habitáculo y muy rápidos pero simples de manejar. Los tres nuevos modelos de Dufour convencerán con esos argumentos al usuario experimentado...
El más grande de los nuevos Dufour tiene prestaciones de yate de altura."
(Mayo 2003 p 112-116)

www.mcediciones.es

> > > S A I L A R E A > > >

Sail area, close-hauled: ...................................105,10 m²
Mainsail: ............................................................ 47,70 m²
Genoa: ............................................................... 57,40 m²

> > > S A I L P L A N > > >

I : ...............................................................16,24 m
J : ................................................................5,22 m
P : ..............................................................15,65 m
E : ................................................................5,50 m
LP (140 % overlap) .....................................7,30 m
SL : ............................................................16,21 m
SMW : ...........................................................9,396

> > > C O N S T R U C T I O N > > >

Hand laminated GRP Hull, vacuum bagged PVC foam
core sandwich above water line.
NPG Gelcoat with first layer of cloth impregnated with
NPG resin forming an optimum barrier against osmosis.
Inner moulded hull bottom, structural framing laminated
to the hull. Navy blue decorative stripes on hull and
coach roof. Deck in PVC foam core sandwich, moulded by
injection process (Resin Transfer Moulding) for significant
weight saving and excellent interior finish. Standard draft
1.76 m, cast iron keel, bolts loads taken up by stainless
steel backing plate. Semi-elliptical rudder, filled with
closed cell epoxy foam. Stainless steel solid stock, on
self-aligning bearings.

> > > D E C K & D E C K F I T T I N G S > > >

Teak handrails on coachroof. Wood toerail on hull-deck
joint. Self-draining chain locker with eye bolt and integrated
windlass bracket, cover with locking bolt. Stemhead
fitting with double anchor roller. Pulpit in two separate
parts with separate green/red navigation lights. Asymmetrical
spinnaker tack ring ahead of forestay. Pushpits
with horseshoe buoy bracket, flag pole holder and opening
cable gate with hook.
Stanchions with 2 levels of stainless steel guard-rails.
6 stainless steel mooring cleats,
Stainless steel rubbing plates on sheer line. Single
chainplate for cap shrouds/aft lower shrouds including
an eye for fixing extra control lines. 2 deck filler plates for
water, 1 for fuel.
Mainsheet track on cockpit sole with adjustable traveller.
Genoa sheet tracks with piston lead blocks.
2 sheet turning blocks. 2 pad-eyes for spinnaker sheet
block. Aluminium mast collar with sheet return blocks. 2
deck organizers for halyard returns. 8 Spinlock clutches
on coachroof.
2 x 44.2 ST halyard winches on coachroof.
2 x 53.2 ST Genoa sheet winches on coamings close to
helmsman. Clutches on toerail for genoa furling
line. Pad-eyes on side decks for spinnaker guy blocks.
Sliding companionway hatch and washboards in
Plexiglas with stops and lock. Stowage of washboards
under aft port berth. GRP cover ahead of companionway
with spray deflector.

> > > C O C K P I T > > >

Teak trimmed seats, slightly curved GRP sole. Central
footrest. Large side lockers with lids fitted with padlock
hasps. GRP steering pedestal forming a footrest and instrument
panel, with compass. Stainless steel arch above
compass.
Large leather rimmed steering wheel. Rudder stock
head under helmsman’s seat for installing the emergency
tiller. Engine control lever at starboard. Recessed instrument
panel symmetrical to engine panel. Stowage bins
built into engine and instrument panels.
Transom opens in centre by tipping helmsman’s seat giving
access to the swim/boarding platform. Large Propane
locker in aft port seat. Locker for small equipment in
aft starboard seat.
Life raft stowage in dedicated locker under sole. Swim/
boarding platform teak trimmed in central part.
Cockpit shower in aft locker. Stainless steel bathing
ladder with teak steps. Shore power socket in cockpit.

> > > S A I L S & R I G G I N G > > >

Anodised aluminium mast with double swept backed
spreaders, rigged 9/10, keel stepped. Anchor and steaming
lights. Possibility of rigging a removable inner forestay
(option). Boom topping lift cleat.
Anodised aluminium boom equipped with single line
reefing system.
Rigid boom vang, with tackle led back to cockpit.
Genoa furler with removable drum. Discontinuous
standing rigging in single strand stainless steel cable and
chrome plated bronze turnbuckles including: forestay,
backstay, cap shrouds, inter and lower shrouds.
Backstay adjusted with stay tensionner. Running rigging
in pre-stretched textile including: « low stretch »
main and Genoa halyards, boom topping lift, main and Ge
noa sheets, reef lines and furling line.
Mainsail with logo in high tenacity cloth, with two broad
reef bands. Mainsail cover.
Special roller furling Genoa with anti-UV protection.

> > > V E N T I L AT I O N & L I G H T I N G > > >

Very good ventilation ensured by 6 deck hatches with integrated
ventilators, 6 opening port-lights, Stainless steel
Dorade set.
Lighting is completed by 2 fixed coachroof port-lights and

2 fixed hull port-lights. Electric lighting provided by numerous
spotlights and reading lights.

> > > I N T E R I O R > > >

All joinery work in prime choice light Moabi mahogany,
with fiddles and mouldings in solid wood. Locker doors
have ventilation louvers.
The cabin doors have double anti-vibration bolts. The
floor boards are in laminated marine Moabi wood.
Cabin mattresses and saloon cushions have removable
covers. The upper cabin and saloon linings are in Moabi
wood.

> > > C O M PANIONWAY > > >

Headroom: 1.95 m. Removable companionway unit with
wooden steps. Moabi handrails. Removable engine wooden
cover under companionway steps.
Battery switches under companionway. Dedicated stowage
for companionway door inside the boat.

> > > FORWA R D CA B I N > > >

Headroom : 1.90 m. Large berth approx. 200 x 175 cm.
10 cm mattress in 2 parts (washable cover). Access to stowage
lockers under berth. Upper lockers with fiddle on
hull side around berth.
Large hanging locker with shelves and seat forming a
shoe locker. Access to navigation instrument transducers.
Water tank under berth.

> > > FORWA R D & A F T H E A D > > >

Manual marine toilet. Washbasin unit, with moulded.
washbasin and stainless steel handrail. Large mirror,
chrome plated brass mixer tap with shower unit.
Shower with direct drainage by electric pump and teak
grating. Closing upper lockers with ventilation louvers
and space for holding tanks.
Ventilation by deck hatch or opening portlight. Hooks
in aft head for hanging oilskins. Separate shower (3 cabin
version).

> > > PASSAGEWAY C A B I N > > >

2 stacked berths. 10 cm mattress (washable cover).
Ventilation by a deck hatch.

> > > S A L O O N > > >

Large U-shaped settee to port. Settee to starboard. Saloon
table with bar and 1 folding leaf for easier circulation.
Backrests and seats in foam with washable covers. Stowage
under seats and behind backrests. 2 stowage lockers
with doors and a bookshelf above each settee. Large
bulkhead bookshelve.
Light and ventilation by deck hatch, 2 opening portlights
and 4 fixed port-lights and 8 spotlights.
Indirect light in saloon behind each settee
Mast cover

> > > G A L L E Y > > >

L-shaped galley close to companionway. Corian® work
top with fiddle. Double stainless steel sink.
Chrome plated brass mixer tap for pressurised water
(hot/cold). Cooker with 3 burner stove/oven with grill on
gimbals. 12 V electric refrigerator with ice cube compartment.
Stowage under sink with shelf and trays. Hinged door
with garbage bin. Outboard lower cabinet with cutlery
drawer and sliding vegetable baskets. 3 upper cabinets
with doors on hull side, one of which can house a microwave
oven. Light and ventilation ensured by opening portlight
and 2 spotlights over galley. Crumb tray under sole.

> > > C H A R T TA B L E > > >

Large format chart table with hinged desk top, close to
companionway. Seat with stowage underneath, vinyl covered
curved cushion.
Outboard panel with switchboard and instrument panel.
Instrument console angled towards navigator.
Bookshelf under electrical switchboard. Stowage under
chart table with drawer and door. Dome light and chart
reading light.

> > > A F T C A B I N ( S ) > > >

Headroom: 1.90 m.
Double berth approx. 202 x 146 cm. 10 cm thick foam
mattress with washable cover. Large hanging locker with
double door with shelf above.
Seat forming shoe locker with cushion. Shelf with seafiddle
with cushion on hull side. Access behind engine,oddments tray on top.
Lighting and ventilation by a deck hatch and an opening
port-light and by 1 dome light and one reading spotlight.
Fuel tank under starboard berth. Water tank under port
berth.

> > > E N G I N E > > >

VOLVO 55 hp (41kW). Sail-drive transmission. Heat exchanger,
anti-siphon valve. Large capacity sea water filter.
Control panel close to helmsman, with hour meter
and tachometer. Alternator with battery isolator.
Fuel tank approx. 250 l, gauge on electrical switchboard.
Fuel filter with water separator. Emergency fuel
shut-off handle. Engine room ventilation blower, and 2
ventilation hoses.
Two-blade fixed propeller. Access to the engine from
front and both sides. Independent engine bilge.
Quality sound proofing high density foam.

> > > P LU M B I N G > > >

2 polyethylene tanks for a total capacity of approx. 410
l with inspection plates and gauges at electrical panel.
Sump built into keel. 40L Water heater running off engine
transfer. Electric bilge pump with strainer and filter and
controls on switchboard.
Manual bilge pump operated from cockpit. Drainage of
shower water by pump(s) direct to the sea.

> > > E L E C T R I C I T Y > > >

12 V DC SYSTEM. 16 function backlit switchboard. 12V
outlet at galley and switchboard.
1 x 100 Ah engine battery. 2 x 135 Ah service batteries.
Battery switch for each battery in aft starboard cabin.

> > > M I S C E L L A N E O U S > > >

Two winch handles with holder. Owner’s briefcase with
owner’s manual. Grounded rigging system.

DUFOUR YACHTS
1 rue Blaise Pascal
FR - 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX
France

www.dufour-yachts.com

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