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Catamaran · 48 ft (15 m) · Paros
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- dufour
- Modèle
- dufour 48
- Longueur
- 48 ft (15 m)
- Passagers
- 10
- Cabines
- 5
Verdict
A well-conceived cruising catamaran with strong volume, shallow draft, and a practical sail plan. It favors comfortable passagemaking and family charter use over sporty sailing, but offers solid livability and good all-round value in the 48-foot class.
Avantages
- +Wide beam creates generous interior and deck space
- +Shallow draft suits coastal cruising and island hopping
- +Flexible cabin layouts support charter-friendly use
- +Balanced sail plan with self-tacking jib eases short-handed sailing
Inconvénients
- −Not a high-performance catamaran compared with lighter designs
- −Large beam can make dockage and tight maneuvering less convenient
- −Comfort-oriented layout adds weight and can soften acceleration
- −Complex systems and twin-engine setup raise ownership and maintenance load
The Dufour 48 Catamaran is a modern cruising multihull designed by Felci, with a broad 8.0 m beam, shallow 1.3 m draft, and a layout aimed at maximizing usable space. The design prioritizes easy living aboard and practical cruising access rather than racing-style lines, which suits its charter and family-cruising brief.
On the water, it should feel stable and predictable rather than especially lively. The sail plan is substantial for a cruising catamaran, but the boat’s comfort-focused displacement means handling is likely more about steady, manageable performance than quick acceleration or sharp upwind pace. Twin engines and a self-tacking jib make close-quarters handling and short-handed sailing more approachable, though a boat this wide still needs care in marinas.
Accommodation is a clear strength, with published versions offering up to five cabins and accommodation for 10 guests. The large beam, decent tankage, and multiple heads make it well suited to extended cruising or charter operation, while the shallow draft opens up anchorages that deeper monohulls cannot reach.
In value terms, the Dufour 48 sits in a competitive part of the 48-foot catamaran market. It offers strong livability and versatile layouts for the money, but buyers focused on speed or simpler ownership may find alternatives more appealing. It is best viewed as a capable, comfortable cruising platform with broad appeal rather than a specialist performance catamaran.
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