When it comes to interior design, Dufour proves to be more versatile and imaginative than many of its competitors. By combining various options, there are no fewer than 16 layout variants to choose from. Depending on its intended use, the Dufour 54 can be fitted with three, four or even five double cabins, making it suitable both as a luxury owner’s yacht with blue-water ambitions and for use in the charter market.
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The layout in the foredeck is particularly versatile. In the owner’s version, the 1.60-metre-wide double bed can be arranged either in the traditional longitudinal orientation or, as on the test boat, transversely and positioned to one side. This solution looks original and creates an attractive sense of space, but is not suitable for use at sea because the berth is virtually unusable in rough seas and when the boat is heeling.
For charter use, the foredeck can also be divided into two cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom. However, according to the shipyard, the berths are only 1.28 metres wide in this configuration and are therefore only suitable for single occupancy.
Two Pantry solutions and a wide range of finishes
Dufour also offers two different solutions for the galley: it can be fitted transversely against the forward main bulkhead or longitudinally along the side of the saloon. This variety of layouts is complemented by a wide selection of woods, colours, fabrics and finishes. This allows for an unusually high degree of customisation of the interior for a mass-produced boat.
On the test vessel, Dufour has still used real wood for the interior fittings. However, this is likely to come to an end soon. In line with the general trend, the shipyard will also be switching to laminate surfaces in future. Although these are slightly more expensive to manufacture, they offer several advantages in everyday use: they are less susceptible to scratches and knocks, show hardly any colour change when exposed to light, and can be replaced easily and discreetly if damaged.
Laminate flooring showed weaknesses in the test boat
Laminate flooring is already being used for the floorboards. They are screwed onto a continuous plywood subfloor, which means the structure remains pleasantly quiet and does not creak, even when walked on.
It is precisely in this area, however, that the test vessel shows its weaknesses: some of the floorboards have been laid unevenly, the gaps vary in width, and in some places there are sharp-edged protrusions that could easily cause injury if walked on barefoot. The shipyard still needs to make improvements here.
How much the Dufour 54 actually costs
In the price list, the Dufour 54 is initially quoted at a gross base price of 553,350 euros. However, the yacht is not yet ready to sail. The shipyard has therefore put together an additional ‘Easy’ package covering the essential items of equipment that are indispensable in practice.
- Base price ex-shipyard: €600,950
- Standard equipment includes: Engine, sails, sheets, railings, navigation lights, battery, compass, upholstery, galley/cooker, bilge pump, toilet, sail covers (Lazy Bags), fire extinguisher, electric cool box, waste water tank with suction system
- Subject to an additional charge: Mooring kit (Delta anchor with chain, fenders, mooring lines) €4,640; antifouling €5,830; handover ready to sail €3,500
- Price, ready to sail: €614,920
- Warranty/against osmosis: 2–5 years
- Surcharge for comfort features: Adjustable sheet-trimming points package; Traveller package; Electric anchor winch included; Tubular kicker included; Backstay tensioner €4,165; Cleats included; Sprayhood €7,735; Teak in cockpit €15,110; VHF radio E-package; Log and depth sounder E-package; Wind measurement system E-package; Autopilot E-package; Electronic Sailing Pack €17,255; Charger included; Shore power connection with RCD included; 230-volt socket (1) included; 12-volt socket in the navigation console included; Heating €20,230; pressurised water system included; hot water boiler included; shower and toilet compartment included; cockpit shower included.
- Special offer price: €679,415
- Included in the price: Foresail furling system, three-sail rig; two cockpit tables, lowerable; stowage compartment for life raft, swimming platform, self-tacking jib
As of 2026, you can read about how the prices shown are defined here.
This includes, amongst other things, the complete rig and a basic set of sails comprising the mainsail and a self-tacking jib. This essential package costs 47,600 euros and is a mandatory part of the order. The effective, equipment-adjusted base price thus rises to just under 601,000 euros and is slightly higher than the prices offered by competitors such as Beneteau, Bavaria or Hanse.
The Dufour 54: a cross between an owner-operated yacht and a charter yacht
The Dufour 54 combines surprisingly good sailing performance with an exceptional variety of layout and fit-out options. The wide range of layouts allows for a clear focus on different usage profiles. Owners can tailor the foredeck, galley and living areas more specifically to long-distance cruising and privacy. Charter operators are offered variants with a high number of cabins and separate wet rooms.
It is precisely this combination that makes the Dufour 54 an interesting new addition to its class. It is not purely a performance yacht, nor is it a cruising yacht designed solely for space and comfort.
YACHT review of the Dufour 54
Dufour’s new flagship presents itself as an attractive and very spacious cruising yacht with blue-water ambitions. Its sailing performance was also impressive during testing in light winds, despite the test yacht’s rather modest specification.
Design and Concept
Versatile and adaptable
Solid build quality
Innovative cockpit layout
Low seating position behind the steering wheel
Sailing performance and trim
Very well-balanced controls
High potential for performance
Good handling for the crew
Can be used with one hand to a limited extent
Housing and build quality
Numerous configuration options
Creative layouts
Laminate for interior fit-outs
Uneven floorboards
Equipment and Technology
Lots of hatches, large windows
Optional hybrid electric powertrain
Sporty three-sail rig
Self-tacking jib or genoa
The Dufour 54 in detail
Shipyard
Dufour Yachts, F-17180 Périgny (France); www.dufour-yachts.com
Sales
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16 layouts, a flexible galley, comfort options and a base price of just under 601,000 euros: is this variety a real advantage, or does it make the decision to buy unnecessarily complicated? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Michael Good
Editor Test & Technology