DUFOUR 425GL
Jan 07, 2021
4 minutes
All of Dufour’s Grand Large (GL) range of cruising yachts were designed to maximise internal volume and therefore carry their ample beam all the way from midships to transom. That said, they also offered a good turn of speed and a stable, well-balanced sailing performance in most conditions.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
The 425GL was never classed as a blue water cruising yacht, but is steadfast enough to cross oceans with the right gear and was built solidly enough to easily withstand heavy seas and high winds. Her fine bows, plumb stem and long waterline made her quick and slam-free to windward, while her shallow bilge sections and broad stern made her slippery off the wind.
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