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Dufour 405
12 October 2009 · 4 min · 43K views
What this video covers
The Dufour 405, designed by Umberto Felci and Patrick Roseau, features a hull shared with the 45-foot model, characterised by a fine bow section and a 4-metre maximum beam.▶ 0:00 Construction utilises infusion for the sandwich-core deck and topsides, while the hull is laminated with vinyl ester resin.▶ 1:22 A structural grid of floor timbers and longitudinals is bonded to the hull, with bulkheads tabbed to the hull and topsides to increase rigidity.▶ 1:36 The 82-square-metre sail plan is supported by a 9/10 fractional rig with two sets of spreaders.▶ 3:06 In 12–14 knots of wind, the boat maintains a 35–40 degree close-hauled angle with a 130–140% genoa.▶ 1:06 The helm remains balanced and sensitive, showing good directional stability when sails are trimmed correctly.▶ 1:36 While the cockpit offers comfortable seating and footrests for windward sailing, the steering pedestals are low, making the compass difficult to read from a standing position.▶ 2:21
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