Manufacturer Provided Description
The DUFOUR 56 Exclusive flagship sets the highest standards when it comes to aesthetic appeal. The yacht exudes modern elegance, luxury and dynamism with its sweeping lines and uniquely Dufour top fixed hatch, with angled corners and horizontal sleek side windows, the Dufour 56 delivers a striking visual statement.

Construction
Hull: Composite sandwich hand-laminated polyester. PVC panels are vacuum-bonded for better adhesion to laminate. Structure: Hull bottom counter-moulded, floors laminated into the hull. Gelcoat: NPG gelcoat with first mat impregnated with NPG resin forming an optimum barrier against osmosis. Decoration: Grey for waterline and decoration line Deck: Sandwich with injected PVC foam core Ballast: Keel in cast iron with stainless steel bolts bear on stainless back-plates (optional shallow draft) Rudder: Semi-elliptical shape, filled with closed-cell epoxy foam. Rudder stock: Solid stainless steel. Udder quadrant: Stainless steel cables and quadrant 610 mm diamter. Non-slip deck surface: Non-slip structured deck surface. ?

Deck Hardware
Flush deck hatches: 5 X T60 + 6 X T20 flush hatches on deck (LEWMAR) Hatch covers: Sliding companionway hatch in Plexiglas. Furler line jamcleats: 1 at aft end of sidedeck Jamcleats: 2 rows of jamcleats port / starboard level with the companionway Primary winches: 2 genoa sheet winches (T55 LEWMAR) at helm positions Halyard winches: 2 halyard winches (T 55 LEWMAR) on coachroof. Mainsail halyard side winch ELECTRICAL Deck organizers: 2 deck 4-sheave organizers for halyard, sheet and reef line returns. Through-deck fitting: Stainless swan-neck for electrical and electro- nic cables Genoa self tacking track Genoa tracks: 2 genoa sheet tracks, plunger-adjustable low-lead cars Mainsheet tracks: On coachroof with adjusting car (2440 mm). STD Safety gear: Safety harness padeye in cockpit floor and wood hand rail along coachroof Water deck fillers: 3 Fuel deck fillers: 2 Chainplates: 2 backstay chainplates, external side deck chainplates Mooring cleat: 6, aluminium.(SIZE) Stanchions: With 2 rows of life-lines, one opening gate each side. Stern pulpits: Jackstaff bracket, navigation light, and opening life- lines with hook. Bow pulpits: Stainless, opening for easy access and for spinnaker handling LED navigation light and tri-color mast head light Mooring: 1400W electrical windlass (LEWMAR ) fixed stainless steel anchor arm (32kg delta anchor and 100mt chain OPT) Ladder, handrails Bow thruster access Chain locker and windlass access As an option, the forepeak can be fitted as a 1 or 2 person crew cabin Sprayhood Cockpit bench seats: Teak covered. (1975 mm) Helmsman?s seat: Teak covered. Cockpit floor: Teak cockpit floor(opt) Port bench seat: convertible into a sun deck. Lockers: 1 large side locker to Stbd with strut-assisted closing and fixing for padlock. Helm: Grp instrument console with 2 900mm diameter steering wheels BLACK) Cockpit table: wood cockpit table with grp structure Cockpit table Storage: storage space (refrigerator and sink OPT) Handrail: Stainless, on cockpit table + 1 in each steering column Shower: Hot and cold water in aft central section Shore supply: Stbd helm position Bathing ladder: Foldaway stainless bathing ladder. Engine controls: At starboard helm position Compasses: 2 on columns Gas locker: Under port helmsman?s seat BIB locker: Under floor Emergency tiller: A stainless tiller with deck plate for access

Tender Garage
Opening transom giving access to swim platform / tender garage with ELECTRIC mechanism /OPT Tender (opt) can be 3,10m with inflatable bottom / (OPT) Tender inflating/deflating electric pump (OPT) Access to tender garage is from deck and transom Access to steering system and (opt) autopilot

Rigging and Sails
Mast: Anodized aluminium with 2 levels of swept spreaders Rigging: 9/10 fractional Mast stepping: On deck Lights: Anchor and steaming lights and deck flood (LED) Topping lift: Boom topping lift cleats. Boom: Anodized aluminium equipped for 2 continuous reefs. Furler: Manual roller furling genoa system (FACNOR). Standing rigging: Continuous in stainless single-strand cable, chrome-plated bronze rigging screws, comprising: forestay, backstay bridle with twin rigging screws, inter and lower shrouds. Backstay: double mechanically adjusted Running rigging: ?Running rigging in pre-stretched textile including: main and genoa halyards, boom topping lift, main and genoa sheets, 2 continuous reef lines, leech tensioner, 1mainsheet car adjustments, furling line, downhaul tackle. (MAIN and JIB halyard in spectra) Mainsail: 2 wide reef strips, with battens and bag.(Dacron) Genoa: Furling genoa with UV-protection (Dacron)

Interior
Woodwork: Moabi finish with various massive wood parts. (Oak is an option) TEAK Floors: Moabi laminate. Doors: Fitted with twin-bolt anti-vibration locks, cabin doors can be blocked in the open position Cushions: Saloon cushions and cabin mattresses fitted with removable covers. Head-liner: Lined with wood. Versions: 3 cab 2 showers/1WC , 4 cab 2 shower/1 WC, 5cab 2 showers/1WC Hull: 8 hull windows Coachroof, fixed: 5 fixed ports Coachroof, opening: 3 opening ports with curtains? Hatches: 11 deck hatches Indirect lighting: Under ceiling Lighting: Numerous spots and reading lights. Courtesy light: Low-level lighting around saloon furniture

Companion Way
Companionway hatch: Sliding companionway hatch and door in plexiglas with stops and lock.

Sail Locker/Crew Cabin
Large lockable deck hatch T60 hatch Steps: Curved wooden steps Engine cover: Hinged wooden engine cover with gas struts. Handrails: 2 Wine cellar: Wine cellar beneath floor in companionway ?

Saloon
Partially raised saloon position allows a front panoramic view. Plenty of natural light and ventilation is guaranteed by the front, side fixed plexi and the hatches in the coachroof Direct and indirect lights Night courtesy light in the saloon, Saloon : U-shaped banquette on port side (2.1 m ) Central banquette: Sliding, with raising back rest Table: 3-function saloon table L shaped relaxing sofa to starboard side ?

Galley
Configurations: the galley is located one step down forward of the saloon and it runs across the full beam of the boat Worktop: ?Corian.? synthetic resin with wooden fiddle. Sink: Stainless steel bowl sink in port module Water: Hot and cold pumped water with brushed stainless single lever mixer tap. Gas cooker: 3-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, on gimbals, with stainless hand rail in port side Refrigerators: 130 lt front opening fridge Crockery storage: Dowels to retain crockery when heeling. Freezer: 65 lt front opening fridge ( Std ) Stowage: various lockers 220 V microwave oven: In stbd hull cubby-hole Pump: Sea-water pump built-in under fl oor to stbd Waste bin: Sort compartments, to port ?

Chart Table Plan 1 and 2
CHART TABLE (Plan 1) Starboard chart table facing forward Table with internal storage space for laptop and papers 1 ceiling light, 1 reading light Pivoting console: holding the instruments and electrical distribution panel Instrument console: Instrument console in top locker Radio: Radio/CD player with 2 speakers, MP3 compatible Other: Electrical distribution panel, Plexiglas cover, outboard side CHART TABLE (plan 2) Starboard chart table facing aft Table hinged to aft bulkhead pivoting forward 1 ceiling light, 1 reading light Pivoting console: holding the instruments and electrical distribution panel Instrument console: Instrument console in top locker Radio: Radio/CD player with 2 speakers, MP3 compatible Other: Electrical distribution panel, Plexiglas cover, outboard side ?

Cabins/Heads
FWD CABIN (Front Centre bed plan 1)Double Berth: 200 ?~ 160 cm centred placed in the front bhd Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover. 12 V /230 V socket 4 opening hatches above the bed Stowage:?Side top lockers along side of hull. 2 hanging lockers with shelves. Below berth. 2 tidy pockets Access: To navigation instrument transducers FWD HEAD (plan 1) The owner cabin has an en suite toilette and a separated shower area WC: Electric sea toilet + basin with single-lever mixer tap Wash-basin: Polyester bowl with ?Corian.? synthetic resin top Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head. Discharge: Direct, via an electric pump. Mirror: Large mirror Grating: ?Corian.? synthetic resin (std) or teak (std) ?Ventilation: Via deck panel or opening port. Cupboards: Storage unit ? FWD CABIN (Side bed plan 3) Double Berth: 200 ?~ 160 cm located on port aft side in the maxi- mum beam Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover. 12 V /230 V socket 2 opening hatches above the bed Stbd side with a sofa and a vanity with mirror Stowage:?Stbd side top lockers along side of hull. 1 double door hanging lockers with shelves. Below berth. 2 tidy pockets Access: To navigation instrument transducers FWD CABIN (Island bed plan 4) Double Berth: 200 ?~ 160 cm located on port side fwd with a double side access Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover. 12 V /230 V socket 2 opening hatches above the bed Stbd side with a sofa and a vanity with mirror Stowage:?Stbd side top lockers along side of hull. 1 double door hanging lockers with shelves. Below berth. 2 tidy pockets Access: To navigation instrument transducers FWD HEAD (plan 3,4) The owner cabin has an en suite toilette and a shower located in the front part of the cabin WC: Electric sea toilet on stbd side Wash-basin: Polyester bowl with ?Corian.? synthetic resin top Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head. Shower: separated area by a plexiglass door, located on port side with an automatic electric pump. Mirror: Large mirror Grating: ?Corian.? synthetic resin (std) or teak (option) Ventilation: Via deck panel or opening port. Cupboards: Storage unit FWD CABIN (Double front cabin plan 2?Opt) Split double bed Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover. 12 V /230 V socket 2 or 4 opening hatches above the bed per cabin Stowage:?Top lockers along side of hull. 1 hanging lockers with shelves. Access: To navigation instrument transducers FWD HEAD (plan 2 Opt) The two front cabins have an en suite toilette and a separated shower area WC: Electric sea toilet + basin with single-lever mixer tap Wash-basin: Polyester bowl with ?Corian.? synthetic resin top Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head. Discharge: Direct, via an electric pump. Mirror: Large mirror Grating: ?Corian.? synthetic resin (std) or teak (option) Ventilation: Via deck panel or opening port. AFT CABINS (plan 1) Berth: 198 x 195 cm approx. Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover. Stowage: Hanging locker with shelves and top lockers along side of hull. Ventilation and Natural Light: 3 openable hatches and 1 fixed hatches guarantees plenty of light Artificial Light: general roof lights and 2 reading lights in each cabin 12V & 230V electric outlets in each cabin Technical area: Between aft berths. Soundproofing: Double bulkhead provides acoustic and thermal insulation from adjoining engine compartment. AFT HEADS (plan 1) Access: both from saloon and cabin WC: Manual sea toilet Wash-basin: Wash-basin unit with basin in Corian.C synthetic resin. Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head. Discharge: Direct shower discharge electric pump. Cupboards: 1 high-level 2-door storage unit with mirror Mirror: Large mirror Grating: ?Corian.? synthetic resin (std) or teak (option) Ventilation: Via deck opening port. Other: Head to port and stbd. Separate shower to port AFT CABINS (plan 2) Berths: 2 X double bed cabin 198 x 195 cm and 1 X double cabin with one bed on top of the other. Mattress: 10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover. Stowage: Hanging locker with shelves and top lockers along side of hull. Ventilation and Natural Light: 3 openable hatches and 1 fixed hatches guarantees plenty of light Artificial Light: general roof lights and 2 reading lights in each cabin 12V & 230V electric outlets in each cabin AFT HEAD (plan 2) Access: both from saloon and port cabin WC: Manual sea toilet Wash-basin: Wash-basin unit with basin in Corian.C synthetic resin. Water: Hot and cold water, chrome-plated brass single-lever mixer tap and shower head. Shower: Separate shower to port Discharge: Direct shower discharge electric pump. Cupboards: 1 high-level 2-door storage unit with mirror Mirror: Large mirror Grating: ?Corian.? synthetic resin (std) or teak (option) Ventilation: Via deck opening port.

Plumbing
Water tanks: 2 polyethylene water tanks with inspection holes and electric gauges 680lt capacity Electric bilge pump: With strainer, controlled from electrical distri- bution panel Manual bilge pump: Operated from cockpit. Bilge sump: Sump built into keel, access to strainer? Hot water: Water-heater via heat-exchanger Hot water tank: Pressurized water pump unit 50lt.? Shower waste: Electric shower pump ?

Electricity
Circuit:12 V Distribution panel: 18 functions with circuit-breakers, voltmeter 12V / 220V Socket: 12 V on electrical distribution panel. Isolator: 1 per set of batteries ( Descente ) 12V / 60 Ah battery charger 12V / 220 V - 2000W inverter OPT 12V & 220V electric outlets in galley, chart table and each cabin Engine Battery = 140 Ah Service Batteries = 3 * 140 Ah ?

Miscellaneous
? Winch handles: 2 winch handles with bin. Owner?s pack: Owner?s pack with Owner?s Manual. Earthing: Rigging grounded. ?

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.