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All about Dufour 44 Performance version
The Dufour 44 performance: a comfortable boat with good seaworthiness!
Cruiser or racer? It's not a new question, but for a long time, shipyards (and pleasure boaters) refused to decide. A sailing boat worthy of the name had to be high-performance, lively, powerful and capable of long crossings. Even if it spent most of its time in port, or if, in reality, it was used mostly for day trips to drop anchor at the sunny beach on the island opposite.
In 2003, when Umberto Felci and Patrick Roséo designed the Dufour 44, Dufour began to identify its products in the 'Open Sea' and 'Performance' ranges. The rigging and fittings of boats in the latter range make no concessions to convenience. For example, the self-steering jib, which is very agreeable on family excursions, is not part of the 'Performance' package.
The Dufour 44 Performance is a slim and elegant boat. Its line remains classic, just forward of the bilges and the wide aft decks. The transom is rounded and relatively narrow. Only the central part opens to access the skirt. The very large diameter central wheel is positioned just aft of the mainsheet track.
The interior, with its quality woodwork in glossy varnish finish, has a traditional look and layout. The map table and galley are located at the bottom of the ramp. This is the most efficient configuration for navigation, although recent designs now place the lazarette forward of the saloon.
Dufour 44 Performance: Plan the purchase of your boat
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