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Sailboat Dufour 470 14.9m review
Sailing yacht · 49 ft (15 m) · Portisco
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Key specs
- Builder
- Dufour
- Model
- 470
- Length
- 49 ft (15 m)
- Guests
- 11
- Cabins
- 6
Verdict
The Dufour 470 is a spacious, modern cruising yacht with strong interior volume, a powerful sail plan, and the flexibility to work as a family cruiser or charter boat. Its tradeoff is a relatively large, heavy platform that favors stable cruising over lively performance.
Pros
- +Large beam and high-volume layout create excellent interior space
- +Generous sail area gives solid cruising performance in moderate conditions
- +Flexible cabin arrangements suit private use or charter
- +Long water and fuel capacities support extended coastal cruising
Cons
- −Deep draft limits access to shallow anchorages
- −Large hull size can be demanding in tight marinas
- −Performance is more cruising-oriented than sporty
- −Charter-style layouts may reduce owner-focused storage and privacy
The Dufour 470 is a 14.85 m cruising yacht with a wide 4.74 m beam, fiberglass construction, and a modern Mediterranean cockpit layout. Public listings and reviews place it in the 47–49 ft range depending on how length is reported, and the design is clearly aimed at maximizing usable volume rather than minimizing weight.[3][4][9][13]
On the water, the boat carries a substantial sail plan for its size, with about 107 m² of sail area and a 60–75 hp Volvo diesel depending on configuration. That points to confident cruising performance, but the 13.2-ton displacement means it is not a lightweight racer; it should feel stable and predictable rather than especially nimble.[1][3][4][9]
Comfort is one of its strongest qualities. The broad beam, multiple cabin options, and large tank capacities make it well suited to family cruising or charter work, and listings commonly show layouts from 3 to 5+1 cabins depending on version.[2][5][7][18] The tradeoff is that this is a big boat to manage, especially in tight harbors or short-handed docking, and the deep draft can restrict where it can go.[3][4][9]
Value depends on how it is used. As a spacious modern cruiser with strong livability, the Dufour 470 is compelling, but buyers prioritizing easy handling or sporty sailing may find competitors more engaging for the same budget.[4][9][13]
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