Dufour 520 Grand Large
LOA
15.80m (51.8ft)
Beam
4.69m (15.4ft)
Displacement
14,500kg (31,967lbs)
Year
2012–2017
Manufacturer
Dufour
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 15.80 m | 51.8 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 13.85 m | 45.4 ft |
| Beam | 4.69 m | 15.4 ft |
| Draft | 2.45 m | 8.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 21.00 m | 68.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg | 31,967 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,600 kg | 10,141 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 110.0 m² | 1,184 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L | 79.3 gal |
| Water Capacity | 550 L | 145.3 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | |
| Cabins | 4 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.79
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
31.7%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.77 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
13.6
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Dufour 520 Grand Large
The Dufour 520 is a fast and luxurious offshore cruiser with a hull optimized for downwind performance. A versatile four-cabin yacht ideal for charter or extended private voyaging.