All new Dufour 48

Unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2024, the Dufour 48 will make its official premiere at the Palma International Boat Show 2025. The Dufour 48 epitomises modern cruising yacht design, blending over 60 years of Dufour’s renowned craftsmanship with innovative features to maximise comfort, space and performance for the ultimate sailing experience.

A defining feature of the Dufour 48 is its redesigned Aft Cockpit, offering a generous and versatile space for relaxation and entertaining. Whether you’re enjoying a meal at one of the twin tables or simply unwinding at anchor, the Aft Cockpit ensures effortless movement and luxurious comfort.

Aft Platform & Outdoor Galley: No Dufour would be complete without its signature aft platform, and the Dufour 48 takes this feature to new heights. The platform features a plancha grill and a fully equipped Outdoor Galley, making al fresco dining effortless. This setup provides everything you need for grilling freshly caught seafood or preparing drinks at sunset.

Interior design by Ardizio Design ensures every detail is optimized for comfort and convenience. Depending on the chosen layout, you’ll enjoy abundant storage space and thoughtfully crafted saloon tables tailored to the three- or four-cabin versions.

Forward Cockpit: The Dufour 48 features a second cockpit at the bow, with the option to install a sun lounger. This space is perfect for moments of serene relaxation, whether under sail or at anchor.

Light-Filled Interior: In keeping with the Dufour legacy, natural light plays a central role. The coachroof has been reimagined with elongated, full-length windows, diffusing light throughout the interior saloon and galley. Integrated opening hatches ensure ventilation and a seamless connection with the sea.

Cabin Comfort: In the cabins, large windows flood the space with natural light, offering breathtaking views of the sea. The design allows you to sit up comfortably in bed and watch the ocean drift by. The spacious, luxurious beds ensure you can relax in style, creating a serene retreat whether you're sailing or anchored.

Be the first to step aboard the Dufour 48 at the Palma International Boat Show 2025, from April 30th to May 3rd. Email us at info@universalyachting.com to arrange your appointment.

With early production slots now sold out, the next available Dufour 48 is scheduled for late Summer 2025.


Available With Hybrid Electric Drive

Dufour's new Hybrid Electric system offers a completely new sailing experience for cruising yachts. It integrates a powerful electric drive pod, diesel generator, hydro generation and a lithium-ion phosphate battery bank to deliver a level of autonomy never seen before in the cruising market.
While using pure electric drive, you can enjoy noise and vibration-free motoring for up to 35 miles at cruising speed. If you need to travel further under motor, you have the option to revert to running a quieter, more efficient diesel generator to directly power the electric drive offering 15% more range over a traditional diesel-engined yacht. Planning a long distance passage under sail? Utilise wind, solar, and hydro generation to power the battery bank and eliminate the need for fossil fuels all together offering unprecedented range and autonomy.

Key Features:

Silent Mode: Motor for approximately 35 miles in complete silence using pure electric drive mode running directly from the battery bank.

Hybrid Mode: Run with the diesel generator directly powering the electric motor whilst simultaneously charging the battery bank, providing up to 15% additional range compared to a traditional diesel engine yacht.

Hydro Generation: Charge the battery bank while under sail using the electric motor, providing the option of complete autonomy.

Safety: Gain more ability to power the vessel to return to port, whether sailing, in hybrid drive or pure electric drive mode.

Passage Speed Boost: Use the electric motor under sail with a smaller amount of power to 'motor sail' silently and boost passage speed for up to 18 hours to reach your destination faster in light wind.

Power On Board: With high-capacity Lithium-Ion phosphate batteries, you can run the boat systems for up to 24 hours without needing shore power or a diesel generator. For example, air conditioning can run all night in complete silence while at anchor.

Ease of Use: The completely automated system activates the generator automatically when the batteries require topping up.

Low Maintenance: With only three moving parts within the electric drive system, maintenance is kept to a minimum. The cost of servicing the generator is lower than that of a traditional diesel engine. Batteries are guaranteed for up to 10 years. Parts within the system are plug and play, so they can be easily replaced if required. Remote fault tracing and troubleshooting are available anywhere with an internet connection.

Sustainability: The ability to incorporate solar, hydro generation, and wind generation into the onboard battery bank creates a more sustainable boating experience.

Low-Stress Mooring: Instant torque delivery coupled with a large single rudder provides ease of handling in close quarters manoeuvres.

For full details and to arrange a demonstration of Smart Electric drive speak to Chris or Joe at Universal Yachting. 

EXAMPLE SPECIFICATION 

3 cabins, 2 heads, linear galley

Shower room

Light Oak Interior

Tunnel bow thruster

Upgraded 60 HP Volvo engine - Saildrive

Fully Battened Mainsail

Self tacking Jib

Option to convert to Genoa

Cockpit opening port light in aft port & starboard cabin

Set of covers (cockpit table + steering wheels + pod)

Lifeline gates (set of 2)

Mooring kit : Lewmar Delta anchor, anchor chain, 4 warps, 6 fenders

Fiberglass steering wheels Black

Additional water tank

Synthetic teak on cockpit floor and seats (grey stripes)

COMFORT PACK

Lazy-bag + lazy-jacks

Rigid boom vang

Cockpit shower (hot/cold)

Cockpit table

Electric windlass 2000W remote controlled

Shore power + charger + Inverter 3000W

Hot water tank

Blinds with mosquito net on deck hatches

Stainless steel bathing ladder

Sea water pump in galley

Wooden wine cellar

ADVENTURE PACK

Audio system with 2 external speakers

Sprayhood with hand rail

Gas BBQ/ Plancha and sink

Induction chargers in each cabin

External upholstery (seat+backrest)

Synthetic teak with grey stripes on cockpit floor and swim platform

OCEAN VERSION

Additional 2 winches T45 on coamings

Both self tacking Jib tracks and overlapping Genoa tracks

Asymetrical spinnaker gear - not including sail

German system for mainsail sheet

B&G ELECTRONICS PACKAGE

Fully commissioned, delivered & on the water (Hamble).

For full details and to arrange a viewing, talk to one of our experienced brokers