Dufour 530 - 16.40m Sailing yacht

Dufour 530 Overview

Joining the Fountaine Pajot, the French Dufour has developed a strong activity with the introduction of the 390 and 430 in Düsseldorf, the Dufour 530 being the new debutant.

Exterior and interior design

Designer Umberto Felci was faced with an unusual challenge. His previous developments for the Grand Large and Performance lines were combined into one model. In the «high-speed» housing there are three options: Easy, Ocean and Performance. The difference between them is significant. Easy - for beginners and charter, Ocean - for the owner with plans for long hikes, Performance - for racing, is characterized by the organization of rigging, high mast, no table in the cockpit and more draft. Common to all configurations is the enclosed cockpit, clean deck, glazed superstructure, hull with cheekbone in the stern and general layout of the saloon.

Comfort on board

The Dufour 530 offers four configurations: from three cabins with three bathrooms to seven cabins (4+3, including the bow). The galley is offset to the bow and is tight, but the salon and dining areas are spacious. The Ocean version of the master cabin in the bow features a separate spacious shower.

The cockpit is protected by a special bimini, there is a grill, fridge and water, it is possible to install a solarium in the stern between the steering posts. There is a bathing platform in the transom.

Features

The Dufour 530 is heavier than the competitors due to its reinforced hull, which affects speed and reliability. Let the layouts look strange, price policy bribes, and many versions will help you find a solution.

Swimming area

Category A certified with a good fuel reserve of 440 liters for an engine of 75 hp (110 hp is an option worth considering) and 680 liters of water.