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2025 Dufour 48 Available With Our "Carefree Cruising" Package
12 Months Running Costs Covered
This spring, unlock the freedom of stress-free sailing with Dufour & Universal Yachting’s exclusive "Carefree Cruising" Package—designed to make your yacht ownership experience effortless.
Everything You Need for Your First Year on the Water—Included:
12 Months Mooring—Your Home Port Secured
Your first year’s mooring is covered at any UK MDL Marina, giving you the convenience to settle into life on the water.
(Thinking about sailing VAT-free in the Mediterranean? Ask our team about equivalent options.)
12 Months Insurance Cover by Pantaenius—Peace of Mind Guaranteed
Protect your yacht with comprehensive insurance from the moment you take ownership, so you can sail worry-free.
£10,000 Credit—Tailor Your Yacht to Perfection
Redeem £10,000 with Universal Yachting towards upgrades, maintenance, or extras to make your Dufour truly yours.
3 Days of Own Boat Tuition—Master Your Yacht
Enjoy three days of personalised tuition aboard your new Dufour. Learn how to optimise her rig, hull and rudder design to maximise sailing pleasure and performance.
In-Depth Handover—Confidence From Day One
Our experienced team will guide you through your yacht from bow to stern, ensuring you’re ready to set sail with complete confidence.
Full Tank of Diesel—Ready to go
Step aboard and sail away immediately with a fully fuelled tank, ready for wherever the wind takes you.
The Perfect Start With Your New Dufour—No Hidden Costs, No Surprises.
This exclusive offer is available on selected yachts for a limited time only.
Contact our team today for full details and to arrange a private viewing.
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 80 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
Brokers Comments
2025 Dufour 48 Available With Our "Carefree Cruising" Package
12 Months Running Costs Covered
This spring, unlock the freedom of stress-free sailing with Dufour & Universal Yachting’s exclusive "Carefree Cruising" Package—designed to make your yacht ownership experience effortless.
Everything You Need for Your First Year on the Water—Included:
12 Months Mooring—Your Home Port Secured
Your first year’s mooring is covered at any UK MDL Marina, giving you the convenience to settle into life on the water.
(Thinking about sailing VAT-free in the Mediterranean? Ask our team about equivalent options.)
12 Months Insurance Cover by Pantaenius—Peace of Mind Guaranteed
Protect your yacht with comprehensive insurance from the moment you take ownership, so you can sail worry-free.
£10,000 Credit—Tailor Your Yacht to Perfection
Redeem £10,000 with Universal Yachting towards upgrades, maintenance, or extras to make your Dufour truly yours.
3 Days of Own Boat Tuition—Master Your Yacht
Enjoy three days of personalised tuition aboard your new Dufour. Learn how to optimise her rig, hull and rudder design to maximise sailing pleasure and performance.
In-Depth Handover—Confidence From Day One
Our experienced team will guide you through your yacht from bow to stern, ensuring you’re ready to set sail with complete confidence.
Full Tank of Diesel—Ready to go
Step aboard and sail away immediately with a fully fuelled tank, ready for wherever the wind takes you.
The Perfect Start With Your New Dufour—No Hidden Costs, No Surprises.
This exclusive offer is available on selected yachts for a limited time only.
Contact our team today for full details and to arrange a private viewing.
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.