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Dufour 54

Designer: Felci Yacht Design / Lucas Ardizio - Interior  ·  Builder: Dufour Yachts (Fra)  ·  First built: 2025
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About the Dufour 54

Representing Dufour Yachts' latest flagship offering, this 55-foot cruiser embodies modern French yacht design philosophy with its emphasis on comfort, performance, and innovative construction. The collaboration between Felci Yacht Design and interior specialist Lucas Ardizio has produced a vessel that balances spacious living areas with respectable sailing characteristics. Built using advanced infused polyester construction, the hull features a contemporary fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration that delivers solid performance while maintaining the stability expected from a serious cruising yacht. The fractional sloop rig provides versatility for both coastal exploration and extended offshore passages, while the generous beam creates exceptional interior volume without compromising seaworthiness. With a comfort ratio of 25.07, this yacht leans toward the cruising end of the spectrum, prioritizing onboard livability over pure racing performance. The capsize screening formula of 2.08 indicates good stability characteristics suitable for ocean passages, while the moderate sail area to displacement ratio suggests predictable handling in varying conditions. The 80-horsepower engine provides reliable auxiliary power for marina maneuvering and calm-weather motoring. As Dufour's newest design launching in 2025, this model represents the builder's continued evolution in creating versatile cruising yachts that appeal to sailors seeking both comfort and capability for extended voyaging.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 55.25 ft / 16.84 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 48.72 ft / 14.85 m
Beam 17.22 ft / 5.25 m
Max Draft 7.87 ft / 2.40 m
Displacement 36,376.27 lb / 16,500 kg
Ballast 10,802.65 lb / 4,900 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,550.00 ft² / 144.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG / infused polyester
Designer Felci Yacht Design / Lucas Ardizio - interior
Builder Dufour Yachts (FRA)
First Built 2025
Associations Dufour Association (UK)
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Performance Ratios
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
22.69
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
29.7
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
140.43
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
25.07
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
2.08
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. 9.35 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. 2,997.69 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 80
Fuel Capacity 119 gals / 450 L
Water Capacity 119 gals / 450 L
LOD 52.17 ft / 15.90 m
How It Compares

vs. Grand Soleil 52 Performance, Hylas 56, Jeanneau Yachts 55, Swan 54, Sweden Yachts 54

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Dimensions
LOA
Dufour 54 ★
55.3 ft
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
55.9 ft
Hylas 56
54.1 ft
Jeanneau Yachts 55
56.4 ft
Swan 54
54.1 ft
Sweden Yachts 54
55.4 ft
LWL
Dufour 54 ★
48.7 ft
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
Hylas 56
46.0 ft
Jeanneau Yachts 55
49.2 ft
Swan 54
47.2 ft
Sweden Yachts 54
47.6 ft
Beam
Dufour 54 ★
17.2 ft
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
16.9 ft
Hylas 56
15.8 ft
Jeanneau Yachts 55
16.7 ft
Swan 54
15.6 ft
Sweden Yachts 54
14.8 ft
Displacement
Dufour 54 ★
36 lbs
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
36 lbs
Hylas 56
50 lbs
Jeanneau Yachts 55
48 lbs
Swan 54
48 lbs
Sweden Yachts 54
38 lbs
Ballast
Dufour 54 ★
10 lbs
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
Hylas 56
20 lbs
Jeanneau Yachts 55
17 lbs
Swan 54
18 lbs
Sweden Yachts 54
15 lbs
Sail Area
Dufour 54 ★
1 sq ft
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
1 sq ft
Hylas 56
1 sq ft
Jeanneau Yachts 55
1,560 sq ft
Swan 54
1 sq ft
Sweden Yachts 54
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Dufour 54 ★
22.7
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
24.7
Hylas 56
21.5
Jeanneau Yachts 55
18.7
Swan 54
18.6
Sweden Yachts 54
22.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Dufour 54 ★
29.7 %
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
Hylas 56
39.9 %
Jeanneau Yachts 55
36.4 %
Swan 54
37.3 %
Sweden Yachts 54
40.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Dufour 54 ★
25.1
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
Hylas 56
40.5
Jeanneau Yachts 55
34.0
Swan 54
39.3
Sweden Yachts 54
32.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Dufour 54 ★
2.08
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
2.04
Hylas 56
1.72
Jeanneau Yachts 55
1.84
Swan 54
1.71
Sweden Yachts 54
1.77
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Dufour 54 ★
140
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
Hylas 56
230
Jeanneau Yachts 55
181
Swan 54
205
Sweden Yachts 54
158
Hull Speed
Dufour 54 ★
9.4 kts
Grand Soleil 52 Performance
Hylas 56
9.1 kts
Jeanneau Yachts 55
9.4 kts
Swan 54
9.2 kts
Sweden Yachts 54
9.2 kts
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