Forward order Dufour 530 Available for 2024 Delivery 

Embark on an extraordinary sailing journey with the Dufour 530, a masterpiece designed by the renowned Umberto Felci. This vessel seamlessly blends luxury with performance, offering an unrivalled sailing experience. Felci's expertise is evident in the hull design, striking a perfect balance between speed and stability. The pronounced hull chine not only enhances stability for comfortable sailing but also maximises performance by allowing the boat to sail upright, optimising wind exposure and elevating overall sailing efficiency.

Below deck, the brilliance of the hull design unfolds, providing class-leading space for a yacht of its size. Luxurious finishing and thoughtful touches abound, showcasing the meticulous work of the design team. Every detail has been carefully considered to create an environment that exudes opulence and comfort.

Delivery is available for the 2024 season in the UK or the Med speak to one of our experienced brokers for more details.

*The photographs displayed are of previous stock boats, the actual boat's appearance may vary, serving as a general representation rather than the specific item for sale.

Fully Commissioned and on the water


Example Specification

3 cabins 2 heads, toilets equipped with holding tanks

Infused hull

Signature Ambience

Tunnel Bow Thruster

Deep cast-iron keel (2,25m) (7ft 4.5")

Upgraded 75 HP Engine with folding propeller

Antifouling with hull preparation : black

Fully Battened Mainsail & Overlapping 108% genoa

(Upgraded laminate sails)

Electric halyard winch

Twin Zone Bimini

Covers for steering wheels and cockpit table

Sunbed in cockpit

Electric saloon table with double berth conversion

TV in saloon

Electric Toilets

Fiberglass steering wheels (set of 2) Black

LED interior lights + indirect light

Fixed bowsprit

Fixed backstay

2x winches T50 on coamings

Natural teak on cockpit seats and rear seats

LED navigation lights

Stainless steel bathing ladder with handrail and teak slats

Saloon table

Holding tanks

3 burner stove / oven

Automatic bilge pump

COMFORT PACK

Lazy-bag + lazy-jacks

Rigid boom vang

Flat deck furling system

Cockpit shower (hot/cold)

Cockpit table with storage space

Electric windlass 2000W remote controlled

Battery charger 90A

220V + shore power + outlets in cabins and saloon

Boiler 40L

Blinds with mosquito net on deck hatches

Opening cockpit portlight for aft cabins

Wooden wine cellar

Outboard engine bracket on pushpit

Fixed aft roof hatches

Padded bed headboard in single front cabin

Lifeline gates

Sea water electric pump

Automatic shower pump

Ocean Version

2 x T50 roof winches for halyard operations

Mainsail traveller on the coach roof

2 x winches T50 for German system at Helm station

Asymmetrical spinnaker gear

ADVENTURE PACK

Fusion  Bluetooth Kit + 2x Cockpit loudspeakers

Fridge into cockpit table

Plancha gas and sink

Sprayhood with hand rail

Electric opening bathing platform

Cockpit cushions with backrest + rear seats

Synthetic teak with grey stripes on cockpit floor and bathing platform



ELECTRONICS PACK

Sensor + instruments

Automatic pilot

VHF

GPS Display 9" starboard

GPS Display 9" portside

AIS transmitter / receiver

VHF loudspeaker in cockpit

Dufour 530 Forward Orders Available in Smart Electric for Spring 2025

Dufour's new Smart 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 30-35 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 12 hours in light wind conditions.

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 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. 

*The photographs displayed are of previous stock boats, the actual boat's appearance may vary, serving as a general representation rather than the specific item for sale.

Available in 3 cabin or 4 cabin with a pullman cabin on the starboard side.