Dufour 48 For Sale

The Dufour 48 stretches the builder’s cruising philosophy to 15.29 metres, creating a sailing yacht purpose-built for extended offshore voyaging with the space and comfort to make weeks at sea feel unhurried. Her hull beam of 4.85 metres generates interior volume comparable to many 50-footers, while Felci’s hull design maintains the responsive handling that keeps sailing engaging rather than merely functional.nnThree and four cabin layouts accommodate families and charter operators with equal ease, centred on a saloon where natural light floods through wraparound hull glazing and a panoramic coachroof. The galley is positioned for sociable cooking, with working surfaces and storage scaled for provisioning runs measured in weeks rather than days. Freshwater and fuel tankage support genuine autonomy between marinas.nnThe 48 is available with Dufour’s Smart Electric hybrid propulsion through the ODSea+ system, integrating solar panels of up to 2,000 Wp with hydrogeneration for energy-independent coastal cruising. Standard diesel power delivers 57 cv through a saildrive, with higher-output options for owners who prioritise motoring range.nnOn deck, the cockpit divides cleanly between a sailing zone at the twin helms and a living zone around the central table, where a Seaside Kitchen option extends the galley outdoors. Side decks are wide enough for confident forward movement in a seaway. Built at La Rochelle with the structural assurance of vacuum-infused GRP, the 48 carries Dufour’s group warranty.