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BIG DUFOUR LAUNCH FOR 2020

Debuting at the Boot Düsseldorf next year will be the Dufour 530.

True to her designer Umberto Felci, the Dufour 530 style is distinguished by her hull recess and powerful rear sections. A lot of the design work has been dedicated to the transom, the extension of the recess and polyester cut-outs enhancing the engine air inlet and outlet, for a strong, yet simple, look.

Positioned on the 50 foot segment, the Dufour 530 is 16.30 metres overall and 4.99 metres wide. This offers volume mainly beneficial in the owner’s cabin or the double cabin forward.

It may also be equipped with skipper cabin. In the cockpit a special step between the cockpit seats and the helm area provides easy access to the side decks. The bimini is also designed to keep this path open.

Inspired by the Dufour 63, a large sunpad can complete the equipment of the cockpit, along with additional large storage capacity.

Access to the technical equipment located under the cockpit may now be accessed through both a hatch in the cockpit floor and another one on the transom. Inspection and maintenance operations never have been so

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