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Dufour 525 Grand'large

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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 525 Grand'large
Name of boat Dufour 525 Grand'large
Year of manufacture 2008
Designer Umberto Felci / Patrick Roséo
Length overall 15.32 metres
Length waterline 13.74 metres
Length on deck 14.99 metres
Beam 4.90 metres
Draft 2.00 metres
Location Ipswich, United Kingdom
Dufour 525 Grand'large
A unique cruising concept for comfortable and secure live-aboard long-term blue-water cruising.

Yet still offering a dynamic sailing performance combined with the recent Dufour's renowned style and elegance.

The Dufour 525 Grand'large, new Dufour flagship, is to be more modern, with straightforward lines and the strong and appealing design characteristic for Dufour Yachts.

In detail :

Very original and unique aft deck
Cunning transom revealing a great volume for dinghy and liferaft
Uncluttered deck, large side decks
Very elegant and dynamic roof, discrete and exceptionally flat
Sail plan and deck fittings adapted to reduced crew programs
All manoeuvres lead to the cockpit under deck for more comfort and safety
Double steering wheel system
A bow sprit as standard for extra sailing pleasure
Inside:

A luminous and warm saloon ; thanks to the numerous portlights and the new rich woodwork.
Absolute comfort with dedicated spaces for optional equipment ; for instance washing machine, dishwasher, freezer, water maker...
Last but not least, the customer can choose his interior amongst the 8 layouts: 3 or 4 cabins, galley in length or in L, skipper cabin.
Technical specifications
Length overall : 15,32 m
Hull length: 14,99 m
Length waterline : 13,74 m
Maximum beam: 4,90 m
Shallow draft (std): 2,00 m
Deep keel : 2,35 m
Mainsail surface: 128,30 m²
Engine : 75 hp
Fuel capacity: 500 L
Water capacity: 750 L
Reviews and testimonial
USA SAILMAGAZINE.com (December 2007)

Duncan Kent reports on Dufour's flagship of the fleet:

"Contemporary styling matched with seagoing ability"

"Designed as a comfortable liveaboard yacht, it features high freeboard, a seductive sheer, and an almost vertical stern. "

"The flat, uncluttered deck space makes it easy and sae to move around in port and at sea..."

"Twin helm stations are amost standard these days on most yachts over 40 feet in length, and with good reason. The setup provides excellent visbility not only unders sail, but for maneuvrering in a tight marina. The dual wheels also provide a clean passageway through the cockpit to the transom which can be lowered and raised by an electric motor."

"The 525 Grand'large is a handsome, powerful, stable, and stiff yacht. The deck layout is configured so that it can be handled with a minimum crew, and the deep-V'd bow helps produce a very comfortable motion in any sort of seaway. That's an important trait for a passagemaking cruiser to have, and this one passes with flying colours."



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

Sail area, close-hauled: ...................................128.30 m²
Mainsail: ............................................................ 59.50 m²
Genoa (140%) : .................................................. 68.80 m²
Asymmetric spinnaker (approx.) : ...................164.00 m²

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

I : ...............................................................17.60 m
J : ................................................................5.58 m
P : ..............................................................17.25 m
E : ................................................................5.78 m
LP (140 % overlap) .....................................7.81 m

> > > H U L L > > >

The sandwich design of the hull makes for very good thermal
and acoustic insulation.
The lamination of the network of ribs reinforces the hull’s
solidity and in this way makes allows very good spreading
of the forces from the keel and rigging.
The inner molding liner with its perfect surface finish produces
additional stowage space under the floors and makes
for easier cleaning. Prevention of osmosis on hull with
the use of a NPG gelcoat.

> > > D E C K > > >

The deck is produced by infusion for an optimum rigidity/
lightness ratio along with excellent thermal and acoustic
insulation, and has an inner moulding liner for a perfect
finish.
All working and traffic areas have a ‘diamond-point’ nonslip
surface.
Localized monolithic reinforcing areas are included under
deck fittings (winches, tracks, chain-plates, cleats).
To increase the boat’s durability, Dufour’s team of engineers
have opted to minimize wooden structural inserts
beneath deck fittings.

> > > H U L L / D E C K J U N C T I O N > > >

A straight sheer strake forms the join between the hull
and the deck. This assembly ensures the watertightness
of the hull/deck join and increases safety when moving
about on deck.
The wooden toe-board emphasizes the deck line, and offers
non-aggressive protection for the feet.
The join between the transom/hull is built flat for greater
aestheticism.

> > > K E E L > > >

For maximum life, keels undergo factory treatment before
fitting (anti-corrosion and improved finish thanks to
epoxy-based paint and coatings).
The keel with a large sole-plate is fixed to the boat with a
system of stainless backing-plate and bolts.
The (bulb) keel is in cast iron: 2.00 m.
As an option, a long, mixed cast-iron/lead ballast keel with
a draught of 2.35 m allows superior (stiff, close-winded)
performance, whilst maintaining an acceptable draught,
lowering the centre of gravity, and increasing the boat’s
stability.

> > > H E L M S Y S T E M > > >

2 leather-sleeved stainless steering wheels, 1100 mm
in diameter.
The steering wheels are easily controllable from a seated
position on the helmsman’s side bench seats.
Transmission system via chain and cranks connected to
the rudder quadrant.
The rudder blade is semi-elliptical in shape — taking
advantage of the latest research in hydrodynamics — and
filled with very high density closed-cell epoxy foam to
avoid any ingress of water.
The solid stainless rudder stock is mounted on selfaligning
bearings for greater precision and lightness of
the helm whatever the wind conditions.
Stainless steel emergency tiller
Access deck-plate for emergency tiller.

> > > M O O R I N G A N D A N C H O R I N G > > >

The mooring and anchoring system comprises:
Self-draining anchor locker forward, with hatch cover.
Anchor eyebolt.
Vertical 1.5 kW electric windlass with control box in the
sail locker for remote electrical control.
Gypsy.
2 bow rollers with stainless stemhead fitting (sailing
possible with anchor catted).
6 stainless steel mooring cleats for making fast warps
and springs.
6 stainless steel rubbing plates on sheer line.
Fender stowage provided in stern locker or sail locker.
Delta anchor 25kg
30m anchor chain Ø 12, 60m cable Ø 22
2 x 15m mooring lines Ø 18, 1 x 42m mooring line Ø 18
6 fenders (big size)

> > > S A F E T Y > > >

Open stainless bow pulpit easing access aboard and spin-naker handling. 2 stainless stern pushpits. Bracket for lifebelt,
flag, and outboard bracket. The boat is ringed by 2
rows of guard rails supported on stanchions fixed to bases
bolted to the deck. 2 large gates in the guard rails. 2 teak
handrails on the coach-roof make getting around easier.
Handrail astern of cockpit table. 2 handrails above companionway.
Chain-plates for safety harnesses. All running
lines pass beneath the deck, leaving the coach-roof clear.

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

Self-draining cockpit, with floor in non-slip polyester.
Large size cockpit benches with teak trim. Very convenient,
safe cockpit coamings with winch areas in teak.
Large fixed cockpit table fitted with a teak tray and
stainless fiddles with hinged leaves: easy movement and
lots of seating around the table.
A cubby-hole behind each helm console.
For keeping ropes tidy, the cockpit has a rope tub at the
entrance to the companionway, as well as 2 rope stowages
port and starboard for the genoa sheets.
Sliding Plexiglass® companionway hatch.
Companionway sprayhood (3 brackets) in Dufour Yachts’
colors built in to the coach-roof and fitted with leathercovered
stainless handrails.
Navigation instrument location above companionway.
Gas cylinder locker. Cockpit lighting via dedicated spotlight
built in under boom.

> > > S U N P L AT FO R M a n d T R A N S O M > > >

Large sun platform aft with teak trim. Removable bathing
ladder with teak steps. Removable ladder with teak
steps for side gates. Cockpit shower with hot and cold
water. Transom with locker: a hinged door mounted on a
hydraulic ram opens to reveal a large stowage space (the
size of a tender) above the BIB locker, becoming a pleasant
sun platform when closed.

> > > M A S T A N D B O O M > > >

9/10 fractional rig anodized aluminum mast stepped on
the deck, carrying 2 levels of 20° swept-back spreaders.
Mast equipped with slider system. Mast steps. Anodized
aluminum boom. Deck flood light.

> > > B O W S P R I T > > >

Retractable bowsprit allows attachment of spinnaker tack.
Tack position adjustable from cockpit.

> > > S A I L S > > >

Genoa cut with a horizontal cut suitable for the roller
furler with added anti-UV protection, 140% overlap.
Standard mainsail with track (slicing rollers) and 2 rows
of reef points. Mainsail bearing ‘Drakkar’ logo. Lazy jack.
Lazy bag in Dufour Yachts’ colours. Mainsail sheet track
with tackle return to cockpit.

> > > G E N O A S Y S T E M > > >

FACNOR LS290 twin-slot genoa roller furler and furling
line. 2 pulleys for genoa furler line, 6 fairleads and jammer
on port side-deck (returned to cockpit). 2 genoa sheet
tracks with HARKEN piston-adjustable traveler blocks.

> > > S TA N D I N G R I G G I N G > > >

Continuous-type stainless rigging.
Backstay bridle with twin turnbuckles.
Single forestay

> > > R U N N I N G R I G G I N G > > >

Mainsheet returned to cockpit. Mainsail halyard returned
to cockpit. Boom topping lift with mast cleat. 2 automatic
reefing lines returned to cockpit. Mainsail outhaul returned
to cockpit. Rigid boom vang with 4:1 tackle returned
to cockpit. 2 genoa sheets. Genoa halyard returned to halyard
winch. Handling the running rigging. Mainsail track
on coach-roof. 10 Spinlock XTS jammers. 2 Spinlock XAS
jammers. 2 x 5 sheave deck organisers.

> > > W I N C H E S > > >

Aluminum self-tailing type winches (HARKEN):
2 H 60 STA genoa sheet winches.
2 H 48 STA handling winches on coach-roof.
2 aluminum winch handles with 2 boxes. Locating the winches
aft makes for easy operation by helmsman.

> > > P O R T S , H ATC H E S , a n d C O V E R S > > >

5 opening ports in coach-roof. 6 fixed ports in coach-roof. 6
hull ports. 4 opening cockpit ports. 5 Lewmar T60 opening
deck hatches with built-in blinds and mosquito screens.
2 Lewmar T44 opening deck hatches with built-in blinds
and mosquito screens. Sliding Plexiglass® companionway
hatch. Sliding companionway door in floor of cockpit. T70
deck hatch access to sail locker.

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

Engine installation: Volvo 75 hp engine with Sail-drive
transmission. 110 hp Volvo engine with prop shaft transmission
and folding propeller also available as an option.
Carefully-designed foam soundproofing. Engine compartment
ventilation via 100 mm ducts leading to transom
(invisible ventilation openings). Engine sump.
Engine control lever and engine control panel built into
aft sun platform, aft of the port helm position.
Rev counter and hour meter. Fixed three-bladed prop.
2x 250 liter rotomoulded fuel tanks beneath aft bunks,
with electric fuel gauge remoted to chart table.
Fuel filter with water separator, plus sea-water filter,
anti-siphon valve. Engine compartment light.

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

Supply:
Engine starter battery (12 V / 135 Ah)
3 service batteries (12 V / 3 × 135 Ah)
The set of batteries is fitted with a relay. Service batteries
stowed beneath floor at foot of companionway.
300 W inverter incorporating a socket for a laptop computer.
High-output 120 Ah alternator.
Electrical equipment:
Electrical distribution panel with 21 functions on 12 V and
6 functions on 220 V, including:
Voltmeter for service battery and engine
(220 V and 12 V).
Ammeter for consumption.
Electrical water level gauges.
Electrical fuel gauges.
The 12 V electrical circuit is protected by circuit-breakers.
The 220 V circuit has dual protection, via one thermal-magnetic
circuit-breaker per function, and an overall 30 mA
differential circuit-breaker on the distribution panel.
60 Ah battery charger. Shore supply socket forward of sun
platform. Deck flood light.
LED cockpit lighting on end of boom. 220 V power sockets
in all parts of the yacht — 2 in forward cabin(s), at chart table, one per aft cabin, in galley. Chrome-finish
halogen ceiling lights. Chrome-finish reading lamps. Preequipment
for optional cable installation.
Navigation lights: LED navigation lights port and starboard
on bow pulpit, LED stern light on stern pushpit, Steaming
and LED anchor lights on mast.

> > > WAT E R SY S T E M > > >

Hot-water system with 60 liter water-heater located in
saloon to starboard.
The 750-litre water capacity is stored in:
280 l rigid rotomoulded water tank beneath bunk in
forward cabin.
2 x 210 l rigid rotomoulded water tanks in saloon to port
and starboard.
The tanks are fitted with electrical level gauges.
Fresh-water system with electric pump.
Foot pump for fresh and sea water.
2 bilge pumps: one manual and one electric.
Cockpit shower with hot and cold water.
L a y o u t
8 layout versions: 3, 4 or 5 cabins; 2, 3 or 4 heads; L-shaped
or linear galley.
Floors are made of Moabi. (Wengé is available - see
pricelist). Interior woodwork is in first-grade moabi and
Wenge. Beadings, trims and cubby-hole door surrounds
are in solid wood. Ventilation louvers are fitted at the top
of cupboard doors. Interior lighting via numerous ceiling
lights and reading lamps. All cushions have easily-removed
covers.

> > > C O M PANIONWAY > > >

Headroom below hatch: 2.05 m. Wooden companionway.
Engine access beneath companionway (retaining strut for
safe opening, compartment light). Stainless hand rail.
Companionway closed off by means of sliding Plexiglass
® hatch. Service batteries stowed beneath floor at
foot of companionway.

> > > C H A R T TA B L E TO S TARBOA R D > > >

Headroom: 1.95 m. Forward-facing chart table.
Space provided for laptop computer.
Unit with shelf beneath chart table.
High-level unit running along side.
Bookshelf.
Panel for navigation instruments.
Chart reader.
Electrical distribution panel (12V / 220V)
All functions indicated by engraved labels in both
French and English.
12 V power socket.
220 V power socket.
Water and diesel gauges.
Seat with cushions for seat and back.
Fixed port in coach-roof side.

> > > A F T H E A D S P O R T / S TARBOA R D > > >

1.88 m headroom. Polyester bulkheads to protect woodwork
from water. Sea-toilet with lid. Shower tray.
Synthetic resin wash-basin, high-level unit, mirror, toilet
accessories, single-lever mixer tap and shower-head.
Electric shower waste pump discharging into sea.
45 l rotomoulded toilet waste tank (deck / sea discharge)
in starboard aft cabin. Light fitting.
Opening port in coach-roof side.

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

1.88 m headroom. Double bunk 2.02 m × 1.52 m / 1.03
m. Stowage beneath bunk. Hanging locker with light and
shelves. High-level unit running along the hull.
Central cubby-hole between the two cabins.
Hull / ceiling liner in wood and simulated leather.
4 light fittings. 2 ports opening onto cockpit and 1 hull
port. 220 V power socket.

> > > S A I L LO C K E R > > >

T70 deck hatch. Stainless ladder. Rail for hanging ropes.
Ceiling light. Lewmar ventilator. Water drainage via floor.
1.87 m headroom.
S i n g l e fo r w a rd c a b i n v e r s i o n
(versions 1, 3, 5, 7)
1.92 m headroom
Door and access to en-suite head.
Closed units running along side to port and starboard.
Hanging locker with light and shelves to port, unit to
starboard.
6 light fittings.
Hull liner.
3 opening deck hatches with ventilators, black-out
blinds and mosquito screens.
2 hull ports.
Central bunk.
Seat in front of port hanging locker.
Accessible stowage under bunk with 2 drawers on bunk
face.
2 off 220 V sockets.

> > > FORWA R D H E A D > > >

Headroom: 1.92 m.
Polyester bulkheads to protect woodwork from water.
Sea-toilet with lid.
Bulkhead-separated shower with Plexiglass® door.
Synthetic resin wash-basin, high-level unit, mirror, toilet
accessories.
Electric shower waste pump discharging into sea.
T44 deck hatch.
Tw i n fo r w a rd c a b i n v e r s i o n
(versions 2, 4, 6, 8)
1.92 m headroom
Door and access to en-suite heads.
Closed units running along side.
Hanging locker with light and shelves in port cabin; unit
in starboard cabin.
4 light fittings.
Hull liner.
Opening deck hatch in each cabin with ventilator, blackout
blind and mosquito screens.
2 hull ports.
Bunk.
Seat with cushion against side at foot of each bunk.
Accessible stowage under bunks.
220 V socket in each cabin.

> > > FORWA R D H E A D S > > >

Headroom: 1.92 m.
Polyester bulkheads to protect woodwork from water.
Sea-toilet with lid.
Shower tray.
Synthetic resin wash-basin, high-level unit, mirror, toilet
accessories.
Electric shower waste pump discharging into sea.
T44 deck hatch.
L - s h a p e d g a l le y v e r s i o n
(versions 1, 2, 5, 6)

> > > S A LO O N > > >

Headroom: 1.96 m.
Saloon with U-shaped banquette seat to starboard and
long banquette seat to port. A central settee allows 2 extra
guests to sit at the table.
2 low units acting as arms for the port banquette offer
extra stowage.
Fitted unit against forward bulkhead.
Stowage in port banquette, accessible by lowering the
back.
Fixed saloon table: 1.2 m × 0.9 m with bar built in to
center of table.
Aluminum table legs.
Cubby-holes and closed stowage units running along
the side of the hull, behind the banquette backs.
Hull liner in wood.
6 ceiling lights and 4 bulkhead lights.
T60 opening deck hatch with built-in black-out blind
and mosquito screen.
1 ventilator.
2 hull ports.

> > > L - S H A P E D G A L L E Y > > >

Headroom: 1.96 m
Corian® worktop with wooden fiddle round it.
Double sink with synthetic resin cover doubling as a
chopping-board.
Waste bin below sink.
Under-sink storage and cutlery drawer.
Sliding storage bins.
Stowage cubby holes along side of hull.
Gimbal-mounted stainless ‘Bretagne Evolution’ 3-burner
gas cooker with grill/oven, with stainless fiddle and
anchor-point for safety strap.
Bottle stowage.
System for securing crockery in dedicated unit fitted
with pegs.
2 opening ports in coach-roof side.
6 ceiling lights and one spotlight.
100 l top-opening 12 V-operated cool-box.
75 l freezer available as an option.
130 l front-opening 12 V refrigerator.
L i n e a r g a l le y v e r s i o n
(versions 3, 4, 7, 8)

> > > S A LO O N > > >

Headroom: 1.96 m.
Saloon with U-shaped banquette seat to starboard and
central banquette seat allowing 2 extra guests to sit at
the table.
Stowage unit to port of companionway and large oilskin
locker.
Fitted unit to starboard against forward bulkhead.
Fixed saloon table: 1.2 m × 0.9 m with bar built in to
centre of table.
Aluminum table legs.
Cubby-holes and closed stowage units running along
the side of the hull, with central bookshelf, behind the
banquette backs.
Hull liner in wood.
5 ceiling lights and 2 bulkhead lights.
T60 opening deck hatch with built-in black-out blind
and mosquito netting.
1 ventilator.
Hull port to starboard.

> > > L i n e a r G A L L E Y > > >

Headroom: 1.96 m
Corian® worktop with wooden fiddle.
Double sink with synthetic resin cover doubling as a
chopping-board.
Waste bin below sink.
Table waste bin built in to worktop.
Under-sink storage and cutlery drawer.
Sliding storage bins.
Stowage cubby holes along side of hull.
Gimbal-mounted stainless ‘Bretagne Evolution’ 3-ring
gas cooker with grill/oven, with stainless fiddle and anchor-
point for safety strop.
Bottle stowage.
System for securing crockery in dedicated unit fitted
with pegs.
Central hull port.
T60 deck hatch
5 ceiling lights and one spotlight.
175 l top-opening 12 V-operated cool-box.
100 l freezer available as an option.
130 l front-opening 12 V refrigerator.
D i v e r s
Crockery set: Design square monogrammed diner service
for 10 person
GPS Inmarsat D+
This system will enable the Dufour 525 grand’large owner
to remotely locate his yacht from Internet in real time, and
be informed of any intrusion on board.

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FR-17187 PERIGNY CEDEX - France

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