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DUFOUR 56 EXCLUSIVE SHOAL DRAFT

Dufour 56 Exclusive Shoal draft is a Offshore cruising sailboat built by Dufour and designed by Felci Yachts. Her first hull was built in 2016 with an overall lengh of 17.15 m or 56.4 ft long and a Deck stepped mast mast configuration.

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DUFOUR 56 EXCLUSIVE SHOAL DRAFT Sailboat Specifications​

Features

Overall Length (LOA) m / ft17.15 m / 56.4 ft
Builder(s)Dufour Yachts
Designer(s)Felci Yachts
BrandDufour
SeriesExclusive
VersionShoal draft
categoryOffshore cruising sailboat
CountryFrance
Hull TypeMonohull
First Hull Built2016
Last Hull BuiltStill in production
AppendagesKeel L-shaped keel (with bulb)
HelmTwin helm wheels
RudderSingle spade rudder
CockpitClosing aft cockpit with opening system
Ballast TypeCast iron
Rigging TypeSloop Marconi 9/10
Mast LayoutDeck stepped mast
UnsinkableNo
TrailerableNo
Freshwater Tank Capacity lt/gal680 L / 179.6 gal
Ballast Ratio0.28

Dimensions

Overall Length (LOA) 17.15 m / 56.4 ft
Hull Length16.3 m / 53.6 ft
Waterline Length (LWL)15.17 m / 49.10 ft
Beam (width)5.05 m / 16.7 ft
Draft2.2 m / 7.2 ft
Light Displacement (MLC) 17625 kg / 38856 lb
Ballast Weight4900 kg / 10803 lb

Performance

Critical Hull Speed9.45 knots
Displacement-Length Ratio (DLR)143
Ballast Ratio0.28
Upwind Sail Area to Displacement20.92 m²/T / 225 ft²/T

Above Deck

Mast LayoutDeck stepped mast
Rotating SparsNo
Number of Levels of Spreaders2
Spreaders AngleSwept-back
Spars ConstructionAluminum spars
Standing Rigging1x19 strand wire continuous
Upwind Sail Area141.67 m² / 1525 ft²
Mainsail Area72.67 m² / 782 ft²
Genoa Area69 m² / 743 ft²
I67 ft * 20.43 m
J20.4 ft * 6.2 m
P65.7 ft * 20 m
E20.4 ft * 6.2 m

Engine Room

Engine(s)1 inboard engine
Fuel typeDiesel

Below Deck

Fridge Capacity195 L / 51.5 gal