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The Yacht
 

Dufour 525 Grand Large

A unique cruising concept for comfortable and secure live-aboard long-term blue-water cruising. Yet still offering a dynamic sailing performance combined with the recent Dufour's renowned style and elegance. The Dufour 525 Grand'large, new Dufour flagship, is to be more modern, with straightforward lines and the strong and appealing design characteristic for Dufour Yachts.

 

 
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  • Very original and unique aft deck
  • Cunning transom revealing a great volume for dinghy and liferaft
  • Uncluttered deck, large side decks
  • Very elegant and dynamic roof, discrete and exceptionally flat
  • Sail plan and deck fittings adapted to reduced crew programs
  • All manoeuvres lead to the cockpit under deck for more comfort and safety
  • Double steering wheel system
  • A bow sprit as standard for extra sailing pleasure
  • A luminous and warm saloon ; thanks to the numerous portlights and the new rich woodwork.
  • Absolute comfort with dedicated spaces for optional equipment ; for instance washing machine, dishwasher, freezer, water maker...
  • Last but not least, the customer can choose his interior amongst the 8 layouts: 3 or 4 cabins, galley in length or in L, skipper cabin.
The crew (this vessel is listed in the Intelligent Charters sections, and a different crew can be chosen)

Oscar: born and raised in a Navy environment, he accompanied his father in the Naval Academy and learned to sail with a guy named Agostino Straulino (Star Class Olympic Gold Medal). Then sailed in many seas, warm and cold, as a bosun on the Italian Navy sailboat, Stella Polaris. Not easily chained by strict discipline, he soon cast off for himself, seeding a wide network of relationships in most Mediterranean countries. He knows nearly every harbour, wine, tavern and bay between Trieste and Trieste via Istambul and Gibraltar

Mauro: Born and raised in Trieste, on that Adriatic coast he knows so well and loves so much, Mauro 'Capitan Findus' graduated at the Nautical College. he soon started a life at sea on mineswepers first and on ships of the line afterwards.
He then bought his own vessel and started cruising extensively along the Dalmatian coast.
He sails to enjoy the pure beauty of the sea:
Brilliant attitude and chef 'extraordinaire', he keeps searching the hidden corners of the coast, looking for new places, new people, new wines and new taste

 
 
     
Prices: from 4000 to 7500 a week ,skipper included, depending on the season
Technical specifications
  • Length overall  :  15,32 m  
  • Hull length:  14,99 m   
  • Length waterline :  13,74 m    
  • Maximum beam:  4,90 m 
  • Shallow draft (std):  2,00 m   
  • Deep keel  :  2,35 m 
  • Mainsail surface:  128,30 m²  
  • Engine : 75 hp   
  • Fuel capacity:  500 L 
  • Water capacity: 750 L