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About the Dufour 48

The Dufour 48 is the new flagship of the Dufour range — a clean-sheet design that replaces the 470, 480, and 530 with a single, purpose-built platform. At 14.70 metres, the 48 delivers the blue-water capability of the former 530 in a more efficient, modern hull that is easier to handle and less expensive to own.

The interior is a masterclass in contemporary yacht design by Pierangelo Andreani. Full-beam owner's suite, panoramic saloon windows, and premium materials throughout create spaces that feel more like a luxury apartment than a sailing yacht. Three or four-cabin configurations adapt to owner-cruiser or charter use.

For charter investors, the 48 represents the pinnacle of the Angelina Yachtcharter fleet — commanding premium weekly rates and attracting discerning guests. The realised financial outcome on any individual Dufour 48 is modelled in its per-yacht feasibility study.

  • Clean-sheet Felci Yacht Design hull replacing three former models in a single platform
  • 3 to 4-cabin configurations covering owner-cruiser and premium charter layouts
  • CE Category A (Ocean) certified for unrestricted blue-water passage
  • Volvo Penta D2-50 engine with 230 L fuel capacity for extended ocean cruising
  • Full-beam owner's suite with en-suite bathroom, desk, and panoramic hull windows
  • 530 L freshwater tank and comprehensive domestic systems for true self-sufficiency

Choose Your Configuration

Dufour 48 3-Cabin Owner sail plan profile

3-Cabin Owner

3 cabins · 2 heads

Full-beam owner's suite forward with island berth and en-suite. Generous guest cabins aft with shared bathroom. The premium owner-cruiser layout.

Dufour 48 4-Cabin Charter sail plan profile

4-Cabin Charter

4 cabins · 3 heads

Maximum charter capacity with dedicated crew quarter option. Four double cabins and three bathrooms for premium bareboat groups of up to 10.

Dufour 48 Deck Plan sail plan profile

Deck Plan

Teak cockpit · Twin helms

Expansive T-shaped cockpit with fold-down transom, twin helm stations, and oversized swim platform. Designed for Mediterranean outdoor living.

Key Features

Flagship Performance
Clean-sheet Felci hull replacing three former models. Optimised for speed, stability, and comfort in all sea states from coastal to trans-ocean passages.
Uncompromising Luxury
Pierangelo Andreani interior with full-beam owner's suite, Corian surfaces, solid wood joinery, and panoramic hull windows throughout every living space.
Blue-Water Capable
CE Category A ocean certification, 230 L fuel, 530 L water, and robust systems engineered for extended offshore cruising and passage-making.
Charter Optimised
Premium weekly rates, high guest satisfaction, and strong occupancy. The 48 commands the top of the Adriatic charter market for monohulls.
Smart Cockpit Design
T-shaped cockpit with fold-down transom, twin helms, oversized swim platform, and modular seating that converts from sailing station to sun deck in seconds.
Future-Proof Investment
Brand-new model with decade-long production ahead. Strong residual values, growing demand, and the Dufour warranty network behind every hull.

General Specification

Overall length (LOA)14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
Waterline length (LWL)13.5 m
Beam4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Draft (standard)2.25 m
Draft (shallow)1.80 m
Displacement12,800 kg
Ballast3,200 kg
Air draught22.5 m
BuilderDufour Yachts, La Rochelle
EngineVolvo Penta D2-50 (50 hp)
Fuel tank230 L
Water tank530 L
Sail area (main)62 m²
Sail area (genoa)55 m²
Cabins3 – 4
Heads2
CE CategoryA (Ocean) · Max 12 persons
Naval architectFelci Yacht Design
Interior designerPierangelo Andreani

The dream is the point. The numbers just have to behave.

Projected charter performance for a Dufour 48 operating in the Croatian Adriatic under Angelina Yachtcharter management. Weekly rates reflect current Adriatic market levels; income for any specific yacht is modelled individually in its feasibility study — not a fleet average.

Weekly charter rate
€7,500
Average weekly rate · high season
Season weeks
18~
Core charter season · May to October
Ownership
Hassle-free
Berth, maintenance, crew and bookings — we run her
Your weeks
Yours
Owner weeks reserved in every season — sail her when you choose
Feasibility study
Per-yacht
Multi-year cash-flow model — not a generic average
VAT refund
25%
Croatian VAT refund on yacht purchase
Income from
Y1
Revenue generation from first operating season
Exit
Planned
A priced exit in every year of the plan — never locked in

Projections based on Angelina Yachtcharter fleet data and current market rates. Actual results vary by season, booking platform, personal use weeks, and market conditions. Complete VAT refund on purchase price through commercial charter use via Croatian d.o.o. This is not a financial projection or guarantee of returns. How we calculate these.

Dufour 48 Yachts In Stock

Pre-Owned

Dufour 48 “Believe”

2018 · 5 cabins · Vodice

€419.800
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Pre-Owned

Dufour 48 “Lateja”

2019 · 5 cabins · Primosten

€249.800
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Pre-Owned

Dufour 48 “Moonlight”

2023 · 5 cabins · Rogoznica

€460.800
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Pre-Owned

Dufour 48 “Ocean Rose”

2025 · 5 cabins · Sukosan

€415.800
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