DUFOUR 48 PRESTIGE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48 ft |
| LWL | 42 ft |
| Beam | 15.17 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft |
| Displacement | 29,762 lb |
| Ballast | 9,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.7 kn |
About the DUFOUR 48 PRESTIGE
The Dufour 48 Prestige is a 48.0 ft masthead sloop designed by Jean Berret and built by Dufour Yachts (FRA) in 1992. With a displacement of 29762.0 lb and a beam of 15.17 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of French production yachts, though the exact total hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a spacious, performance-oriented day sailor or short-range cruiser, given its moderate displacement and high sail area-to-displacement ratio.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.96 and a comfort ratio of 28.09, the boat is designed for coastal and offshore cruising but lacks the heavy displacement typically associated with extreme bluewater passagemakers.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the early 1990s include the Beneteau 46 and Jeanneau 46.9, as they share similar dimensions, masthead sloop rigs, and a focus on interior volume and sailing performance.
Performance
Market Price
Asking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1967–2022 · median $22,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 48ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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