2005 Dufour 44 Performance

Construction Hand laminated GRP Hull, vacuum bagged PVC foam core sandwich above water line. NPG Gelcoat with first layer of cloth impregnated with NPG resin forming an optimum barrier against osmosis. Inner moulded hull bottom, structural framing laminated to the hull. Navy blue decorative stripes on hull and coach roof. Deck in PVC foam core sandwich, moulded by injection process (Resin Transfer Moulding) for significant weight saving Fin Draft 2.31M, lead keel, bolts loads taken up by stainless steel backing plate. Semielliptical rudder, filled with closed cell epoxy foam. Stainless steel solid stock, on self-aligning bearings. Stainless steel bow protection. Teak toerail on hull-deck joint. Self-draining chain locker with eye bolt and Quick Aries 1400W electric windlass, cover Removable Stem-head fitting with anchor roller. Pulpit in two separate parts with separate navigation lights. Pushpits with horseshoe buoy bracket, flag pole holder and opening cable gate with Stanchions, and guard-rails with opening gates 6 mooring cleats, with reinforced backing plates fore and aft, Stainless steel rubbing Single chainplate for cap shrouds/aft lower shrouds including an eye for fixing extra 2 deck filler plates for water, 1 for fuel. Mainsheet track on cockpit sole with adjustable traveller. Aluminium mast collar with sheet return blocks. 2 deck organizers for halyard returns. 8 Spinlock clutches on coachroof. 2 x 44.2 ST Halyard/Reefing winches on the coachroof. 2 x 53.2 ST Genoa sheet winches Clutch on toe rail for genoa furling line. Sliding companionway hatch and washboards in Plexiglas with stops and lock. Stowage of washboards under aft port berth. Sprayhood with handle and spray dodgers. Teak trimmed seats, slightly curved GRP sole. Removable teak folding cockpit table and aluminium pedestal. Large side lockers with lids fitted with padlock hasps. GRP steering pedestal forming a footrest and instrument panel, with compass. Stainless steel arch above compass. Large leather covered wheel, with full wheel cover Rudder stock head under helmsman's seat for installing the emergency tiller. Engine control lever to starboard. Recessed instrument panel symmetrical to engine panel. Stowage bins built into engine and instrument panels. Transom opens in centre by tipping helmsman's seat giving access to the Large gas locker in aft port seat. Locker for small equipment in aft starboard seat. Swim/boarding platform teak trimmed in central part. Stainless steel bathing ladder with teak steps. Volvo Penta D2-55B, 55 HP Diesel Engine Sail drive to a 3 blade folding prop Control panel close to helmsman, Alternator with battery isolator. Fuel tank gauge on electrical switchboard. Access to the engine from front and both sides. Quality sound proofing high density foam 12 V DC system with 1 x engine battery (100 Ah) 3 x service batteries (420Ah) Battery switch for each battery in aft starboard cabin. 16 function back-