The Dufour 455 grand large is a 45.14ft fractional sloop designed by Umberto Felci and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) since 2006.
The Dufour 455 grand large is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Dufour 455 grand large | ||
| Length | 45.14 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.11 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.58 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.87 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 28.78 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 172.05 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.59 | ||
| Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39.07 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22985 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6614 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.38 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 849 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 58.73 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 466.94 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 382.04 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51.20 ft | ||
| J | 18.24 ft | ||
| P | 46.59 ft | ||
| E | 16.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 55 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 140 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 66 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Umberto Felci | ||
| First built | 2006 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |