Sailing yachtDufour 430

The new model in the Grand Large range from the «big four» shipyard was unveiled in Cannes in autumn 2018.

Exterior and interior design.

Grand Large line ideologist Umberto Felci continued to work with the shipyard despite a change of ownership, and even proposed a completely new hull and interior design, embodied in the Dufour 430. High sides, wide stern and a full bow are typical lines of a modern boat. With the optional teak finish, the bulwark looks particularly advantageous. And the steering posts with sports handwheels are from another fairy tale. Impressive.

The interior space is perfectly lit thanks to the many windows. For example, there are two of them in the forward cockpit pillow and two panoramic ones on the sides. In the basic three-stateroom version, the offset bow galley allows for a larger salon for receiving guests.

Amenities on board

If the bow cabin is very spacious, the aft cabin is a little low in the pillowcase. However, taking a horizontal position makes you feel comfortable. The main thing is not to get up sharply. For some reason the shipyard decided to limit itself to two bathrooms in all versions, but the cabins are spacious enough, the shower is separated by a screen and perfectly lit.

Features .

Of course, there's a bathing platform, a stacker machine, a grill aft and LED lighting. The enlarged salon and spacious cockpit will allow to receive more guests and have better entertainment. Ease of operation will even allow you to sail around the surrounding coves.

Swimming area

The Dufour 430 Grand Large is potentially capable of long hikes, but too many will have to be converted. Probably the best solution would be to look into the nearest bays and just take a swim.