Dufour 525 - Dufour Yachts - #1

system of stainless backing-plate and bolts.

The (bulb) keel is in cast iron: 2.00 m.

As an option, a long, mixed cast-iron/lead ballast keel with

a draught of 2.35 m allows superior (stiff, close-winded)

performance, whilst maintaining an acceptable draught,

lowering the centre of gravity, and increasing the boat's

stability.

>>> HELM SYSTEM >>>

• 2 leather-sleeved stainless steering wheels, 1100 mm in diameter.

• The steering wheels are easily controllable from a sea­ted position on the helmsman's side bench seats.

• Transmission system via chain and cranks connected to the rudder quadrant.

• The rudder blade is semi-elliptical in shape — taking advantage of the latest research in hydrodynamics — and filled with very high density closed-cell epoxy foam to avoid any ingress of water.

• The solid stainless rudder stock is mounted on self-aligning bearings for greater precision and lightness of the helm whatever the wind conditions.

• Stainless steel emergency tiller

• Access deck-plate for emergency tiller.

>>> MOORING AND ANCHORING >>> The mooring and anchoring system comprises:

• Self-draining anchor locker forward, with hatch cover.

• Anchor eyebolt.

• Vertical 1.5 kW electric windlass with control box in the sail locker for remote electrical control.

• Gypsy.

• 2 bow rollers with stainless stemhead fitting (sailing possible with anchor catted).

• 6 stainless steel mooring cleats for making fast warps and springs.

• 6 stainless steel rubbing plates on sheer line.

• Fender stowage provided in stern locker or sail locker.

• Delta anchor 25kg

• 30m anchor chain 0 12, 60m cable 0 22

• 2 x 15m mooring lines 0 18, 1 x 42m mooring line 0 18

• 6 fenders (big size)

>>> SAFETY >>>

Open stainless bow pulpit easing access aboard and spin-

>>> TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS >>> Architects : ......................Umberto Felci / Patrick Roseo

>>> HULL >>> The sandwich design of the hull makes for very good ther­mal and acoustic insulation.

The lamination of the network of ribs reinforces the hull's solidity and in this way makes allows very good spreading of the forces from the keel and rigging. The inner molding liner with its perfect surface finish pro­duces additional stowage space under the floors and ma­kes for easier cleaning. Prevention of osmosis on hull with the use of a NPG gelcoat.

>>> DECK >>> The deck is produced by infusion for an optimum rigidity/ lightness ratio along with excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, and has an inner moulding liner for a perfect finish.

All working and traffic areas have a 'diamond-point' non­slip surface.

Localized monolithic reinforcing areas are included under deck fittings (winches, tracks, chain-plates, cleats). To increase the boat's durability, Dufour's team of engi­neers have opted to minimize wooden structural inserts beneath deck fittings..

>>> HULL/DECK JUNCTION >>> A straight sheer strake forms the join between the hull and the deck. This assembly ensures the watertightness of the hull/deck join and increases safety when moving about on deck.

The wooden toe-board emphasizes the deck line, and of­fers non-aggressive protection for the feet. The join between the transom/hull is built flat for greater aestheticism.

>>> KEEL >>> For maximum life, keels undergo factory treatment be­fore fitting (anti-corrosion and improved finish thanks to epoxy-based paint and coatings).

The keel with a large sole-plate is fixed to the boat with a

LOA: .....................................................................15.32 m

Hull length: .........................................................14.99 m

LWL: ....................................................................13.74 m

Beam: ....................................................................4.90 m

Light displacement: .........................................16,200 Kg

Draft, standard cast-iron keel (shallow):..............2.00 m

Ballast weight (shallow):....................................4,850 Kg

Draft, optional cast-iron/lead keel (long):..............2.35m

Ballast weight (long):..........................................4,500 kg

Fuel capacity: ..........................................................500 L

Fresh-water capacity: .............................................750 L

Engine power: .........................................................75 hp

>>> SAIL AREA >>>

Sail area, close-hauled: ...................................128.30 m²

Mainsail:............................................................ 59.50 m2

Genoa (140%) : .................................................. 68.80 m2

Asymmetric spinnaker (approx.) : ...................164.00 m2

>>> SAIL PLAN >>>

I : ...............................................................17.60 m

J : ................................................................5.58 m

P :..............................................................17.25 m

E :................................................................5.78 m

LP (140 % overlap) .....................................7.81 m

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