Preview: The Dufour 48, a Top 10 Nominee for 2026
October 20, 2025
Outdoor living at its best—dual helms, outdoor galley, and smart layouts make this cat a true entertainer.
Outdoor living at its best—dual helms, outdoor galley, and smart layouts make this cat a true entertainer.
A first look at the stunning new Dufour 48, which SAIL had the opportunity to be the first U.S. magazine to test and review in Palma de Mallorca. The boat will be making its U.S. debut at the Annapolis Sailboat Show this October.
The latest from Dufour continues the French builder’s move toward refining its performance cruising chops under the guidance of naval architect Umberto Felci.
When you have a successful product, you don’t completely change its design. You tweak it. The Dufour 360 is a well-tweaked version of the Dufour
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