2018 Dufour 56 Exclusive

The Dufour 56 Exclusive is a 2018 cruising sailboat built from fiberglass, measuring 56 feet with a beam of 16.6 feet and a draft of 2.5 meters. Powered by a single 110 hp Volvo Penta diesel engine, the yacht carries 500 liters of fuel across two tanks and 720 liters of fresh water in three tanks. The sail plan includes a furling mainsail and self-tacking jib with a gennaker halyard available.

Accommodation comprises six cabins—five guest cabins plus one skipper cabin—with three heads, each fitted with electric toilet pumps and waste tanks. The interior features three refrigerators, air conditioning, a 220V boiler, generator, inverter, and a galley with gas cooker and oven. The dinette table converts electrically into a bed. A single exterior refrigerator and barbecue with sink serve the deck areas.

Navigation and control systems include GPS plotter, autopilot, and cruise control. An electric windlass, jet thruster, and electrically operated stern platform with remote control enhance handling. The yacht is outfitted with a sprayhood and bimini for weather protection, external shower, and teak cushioning throughout the deck and house areas. Safety equipment includes life raft, life jackets, fire extinguishers, flares, emergency rudder, and comprehensive first aid provisions. Navigation tools encompass charts of North Sardinia and Corsica, hand compass, and pilot books in multiple languages.