Basic Information
- Builder:
- DUFOUR
- Category:
- Cruising Sailboat
- Sub Category:
- Aft Cockpit
- Model Year:
- 2019
- Year Built:
- 2019
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 49' 10" (15.19m)
- LWL:
- 44' 10" (13.67m)
- Beam:
- 15' 9" (4.80m)
- Min Draft:
- 6' 4" (1.93m)
- Max Draft:
- 7' 6" (2.29m)
- Clearance:
- 70' 2" (21.39m)
- MFG Length:
- 50' 0" (15.24m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Displacement:
- 33610 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 190 Gallons
- Holding Tank:
- 60 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 120 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 4
- Sleeps:
- 8
- Total Heads:
- 4
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Deck Material:
- Composite Fiberglass
- Hull Color:
- White
- Hull Finish:
- Polyethylene
- Exterior Designer:
- Umberto Felci
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Volvo
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
Heir to the comfort, elegance, and expertise of the legendary Dufour brand, the new 520 GL has a combination of style and innovation that places it at the forefront of the international stage.
Experienced and visionary, the Dufour Yachts team and Umberto Felci have entirely re-thought the aesthetic and functional aspects of the Grand Large range to bring you this exceptional yacht. The external lines alone will stimulate the senses of any sailing enthusiast.
The Dufour 520 GL is available in several versions.
Accommodations
The New Dufour 520 GL is available in (4) different layouts, (3) Cabins (2) Heads, (3) Cabins (3) Heads, (4) cabins with (2) heads and a (4) Cabins (3) Head version.
The forward galley, like her bigger sister the 56 Exclusive, is featured on all versions. The salon in the forward galley layout has a U-shaped settee to port with a sliding bench centerline surrounding the salon table. A straight settee can be found opposite to starboard. The aft end of the straight settee can be converted into a Nav Station when needed. The nav station can be forward facing or aft-facing, the choice is yours.
The 520 GL interior layouts feature a choice of fabrics and real wood veneer interiors in your choice of Moabi, Teak or Oak.
Galley
The Galley is forward and runs athwartships just aft of the Master Cabin in the beamiest part of the hull. It has a (3) burner gas stove with oven. The S/S large bowl sink with Corian covers has a brushed steel single lever mixer tap. There is also an optional freezer available to fit on the port side of the galley with the stove and the sink. The drawer styled refrigerator and microwave are located on the starboard side of the galley.
Every convenience has been thought out. Storage is ample with a built-in spice rack, drop-out cutlery bins, and a built-in coffee maker and wine cellar.
Master Stateroom
Large Centerline Queen sized Island Berth
En-suite Head
Mattress: 4" thick foam mattress with washable cover.
Storage: -Below berth, cubby-hole alongside hull, two tidy pockets, book shelve
(2) Hanging locker with shelves
Water tank: Below berth
Forward Head
The head is divided into two independent spaces, one with shower and washbasin, the other with toilets and washbasin.
- Electric toilet and vanity to starboard
- Vanity Sink: Polyester bowl with ‘Corian®’ synthetic resin top
- Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap.
- Drain: electric sump pump.
- Mirror: Large mirror
- Grating: ‘Corian®’ synthetic resin (std) or teak (option)
- Ventilation: Via deck hatch or opening port.
- Separate shower and basin to port
Aft Cabins
- Large Double Berth: 78" × 65" approx.
- Port Cabin can be converted to two twin berths
- Mattress: 4" thick foam mattress with washable cover.
- Fuel tank: Beneath berth, starboard side.
- Water tank: Beneath berth, port side.
- Hanging locker with double door with shelf.
- Cubby-hole along hull liner with a fiddle.
- Soundproofing: Double bulkhead provides acoustic and thermal insulation from adjoining engine compartment.
Aft Heads
- Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head.
- WC: Manual sea toilet.
- Wash-basin: Wash-basin unit with basin in Corian®C synthetic resin.
- Electric sump pump.
- Cabinet: 1 high-level 2-door storage unit with mirror
- Grating: ‘Corian®’ synthetic resin (std) or teak (option)
- Ventilation: Via deck hatch or opening port.
Rigging and Sails
RIGGING
- Mast: 9/10 Fractional Anodized aluminum with double swept back spreaders
- Boom: Anodized aluminum fitted with 2 continuous reefers.
- Standing rigging: Continuous 1X19 stainless single-strand cable
chrome-plated bronze turnbuckles, single forestay, twin backstay, intermediate. and lower shrouds
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Topping lift: Boom topping lift cleat
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Genoa roller furler.
- Running rigging: pre-stretched line including main and genoa halyards, boom topping lift, main and jib sheets, 2 continuous reef lines, leech tensioner, furling line, downhaul tackle.
SAILS
- Mainsail: Dacron with (2) reef points, full battens and stack pack bag.
- Genoa: Furling genoa with UV-protection.
- Optional self-tacking jib available
Hull and Deck
HULL
- Hand-laminated in polyester/glassfibre.
- Decorative cove and boot stripes on the hull.
- NPG gel coat with the first mat impregnated with NPG resin forming an optimum barrier against osmosis.
- Structure: Hull bottom counter-molded, floors laminated into the hull.
- Ballast: Keel bolts bear on stainless back-plates
- Keel Options: Shoal 6' 4" or Deep 7' 6"
- Rudder: Semi-elliptical shape, filled with closed-cell epoxy foam and Solid stainless steel post.
DECK
- Deck: Sandwich with injected PVC foam core
- Handrails: Solid wood handrails on coach roof.
- Fixed wooden toe rails
- Anchor locker: Molded into the deck, self-draining with built-in windlass support and anchor chain eyebolt, lockable hatch cover.
- Split Stainless Steel Bow pulpits Port + Starboard
- Stern pulpit: Lifebuoy bracket, flagstaff bracket, and opening lifelines
- Stanchions: 8 with 2 rows of life-lines.
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Shroud chainplates: Single chainplate for cap shrouds and lower shrouds (2) backstay chainplates
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Safety harness "D-rings" in cockpit floor 2 backstay chainplates
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Mooring cleats: (6) aluminum cleats, (4) mooring & (2) spring
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Rubbing strips:(6) stainless, on the hull by cleats at the sheerline
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Mainsheet Traveler: On coach roof
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Genoa tracks: With adjustable lead cars.
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Downhaul: With multi-purchase tackle and cascade.
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Pulleys: (2) single genoa sheet return pulleys on the coaming
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Through-deck fitting: Stainless swan-neck for electrical and electronic cables.
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Deck organizers: (2) deck organizers for halyard returns.
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(1) Halyard winches on coachroof. (optional additional winch and electric)
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(2) Genoa/Jib Sheet winches on cockpit coamings (optional electric)
- (2) rows of jam cleats port/starboard
Cockpit
The Dufour 520 GL cockpit is the perfect balance between functionality and elegance. Spaces perfection ensures to anyone the best cruising ever. The wide sunbeds with thick cushions provide unequaled comfort while the ergonomic steering position makes sailing the most enjoyable possible. The huge aft door reveals a swim platform at anchor, whereas it ensures maximum safety at sailing when it’s closed
- Cockpit bench seats: Slatted teak
- Sun Beds
- Lockers: 2 large side lockers, lids fitted with gas struts and fixings for padlocks.
- Helm: Twin Leather-wrapped stainless steel wheels
- Engine control: At starboard helm position
- Compasses: one at each helm
- Propane Gas locker
- Stern door: Swings up, with built-in telescopic stainless bathing ladder
- BIB locker: Life raft stowage in a dedicated locker.
- Shower: In a stern locker
- Telescopic stainless swim ladder
- Cockpit floor: Non-slip polyester cockpit floor.
- Emergency tiller
- Optional Cockpit Refrigerator
- Optional Cockpit Grill (Plancha)
- Optional Cockpit sink