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Dufour 45e

The sleek Dufour 45 E Performance stretches out elegantly and powerfully, leaving its competitors far astern.

The flowing lines of the coach-roof, the uncluttered deck, a cockpit that's broad yet offers good protection… High-quality deck fittings coupled with Dufour ergonomics enable everyone to handle this animal easily. At the helm, nothing can stop you - you have a thoroughbred racer in your hands.

The Dufour 45e Performance has a modern look, thanks to her sleek hull lines. She has got the typical characteristics of the Dufour Performance Signature, is designed for fast cruising and also offers the advantages of a comfortable and spacious sailing yacht.

Key properties:
  • 45 feet of hull length, with a plumb bow for maximum of waterline length
  • Thoroughbred Dufour design: a classic and uncluttered coach roof
  • Injection moulded deck for a maximum of weight saving, and to lower the centre of gravity
  • Available with cast iron or deep lead keel
  • Modern deck design to optimise performance sailing
  • Twin steering wheel system
  • Open aft cockpit and a wide opening transom
  • Rig available as in Club or Fastnet version
  • Under deck furling drum
  • Hull portholes in Dufour style
  • Moabi interior
  • Wenge floorboards
  • Available in 3 or 4 cabin layout + 2 heads

Technical Specifications

Overall length 13,95 m
Hull length 13,60 m
Waterline length 12,16 m
Hull width 4,30 m
Displacement 10 870 kg (lest standard) / 10 640 kg (lest long)
Draft 1,95 m / 2,30 m
Mainsail surface 113 m² (mât standard)
Water tank capacity 530 L
Fuel tank capacity 250
Engine Volvo 55cv
Layout 3 cabins / 2 bathrooms 4 cabins / 2 bathrooms
Certification CE category A