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Dufour 48
Designer: Felci Design  ·  Builder: Dufour Yachts (Fra)  ·  First built: 2024
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About the Dufour 48

Fresh from Dufour Yachts' French shipyard, this newest addition to their acclaimed cruising line represents the brand's continued evolution in performance-oriented family sailing. Launched in 2024 with naval architecture by Felci Design, the 48 builds upon Dufour's reputation for creating boats that balance comfort with spirited sailing characteristics. At just over 50 feet overall, this fractional sloop configuration delivers impressive versatility for both coastal cruising and offshore passages. The modern fin keel with bulb and spade rudder setup provides excellent upwind performance, while the generous sail area of 1,248 square feet ensures strong performance across all wind conditions. With a SA/Displacement ratio of 20.49, sailors can expect responsive handling without sacrificing the stability needed for extended cruising. The boat's comfort ratio of 27.57 and capsize screening value of 2.04 indicate a design well-suited for serious coastal and offshore cruising, offering reassuring seaworthiness for families and couples planning extended voyages. The GRP construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance, while the 60-horsepower engine provides reliable auxiliary power for marina maneuvering and calm-weather motoring. This represents Dufour's commitment to creating sophisticated cruising platforms that don't compromise on sailing performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 50.16 ft / 15.29 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 40.12 ft / 12.23 m
Beam 15.91 ft / 4.85 m
Max Draft 7.71 ft / 2.35 m
Displacement 30,644.00 lb / 13,900 kg
Ballast 8,488.00 lb / 3,850 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,248.61 ft² / 116.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction GRP
Designer Felci Design
Builder Dufour Yachts (FRA)
First Built 2024
Related Sailboats ["Oceanis 50 Beneteau" · "Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau" · "C50 Bavaria" · "Xc 47" · "St Francis 500"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 129
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 20.49
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 27.7
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 211.84
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 27.57
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.04
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 8.49 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 2,280.75 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 60
Fuel Capacity 66 gals / 250 L
Water Capacity 140 gals / 530 L
LOD 46.98 ft / 14.32 m
How It Compares

vs. C50 Bavaria, Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau, Xc 47

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Dimensions
LOA
Dufour 48 ★
50.2 ft
C50 Bavaria
50.2 ft
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
50.2 ft
Xc 47
49.9 ft
LWL
Dufour 48 ★
40.1 ft
C50 Bavaria
43.3 ft
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
43.6 ft
Xc 47
43.2 ft
Beam
Dufour 48 ★
15.9 ft
C50 Bavaria
15.4 ft
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
15.1 ft
Xc 47
15.0 ft
Displacement
Dufour 48 ★
30 lbs
C50 Bavaria
33 lbs
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
30 lbs
Xc 47
31 lbs
Ballast
Dufour 48 ★
8 lbs
C50 Bavaria
11 lbs
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
10 lbs
Xc 47
12 lbs
Sail Area
Dufour 48 ★
1 sq ft
C50 Bavaria
1,119 sq ft
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
1,238 sq ft
Xc 47
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Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Dufour 48 ★
20.5
C50 Bavaria
17.3
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
20.1
Xc 47
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Dufour 48 ★
27.7 %
C50 Bavaria
35.3 %
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
35.0 %
Xc 47
37.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Dufour 48 ★
27.6
C50 Bavaria
29.2
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
—
Xc 47
29.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Dufour 48 ★
2.04
C50 Bavaria
1.93
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
—
Xc 47
1.89
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Dufour 48 ★
211
C50 Bavaria
181
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
165
Xc 47
176
Hull Speed
Dufour 48 ★
8.5 kts
C50 Bavaria
8.8 kts
Sun Odyssey 49I Perf Jeanneau
—
Xc 47
8.8 kts
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