DUFOUR 61 Dufour’s new flagship, the Dufour 61 promises to be a truly spectacular yacht, with luxury to spare and speed to burn—all in a package that has been made as simple as possible for shorthanded crews to handle, whether daysailing or on passage. A plumb bow and slightly reversed transom maximize sailing length, while a deep, semi-balanced spade rudder and T-keel ensure sail-carrying ability. An A-sail can be flown from a fixed combination anchor roller and sprit forward. Aft, the cockpit, which includes a pair of spacious helm stations, looks to be absolutely magnificent, both for those working the boat and those working on their tans. The mainsheet runs to an arch, keeping it well out of the way of guests and crew, and the drop-down swim platform reveals a spacious dinghy garage. Expansive ports and hatches in the low-slung cabintrunk combined with multiple hull windows ensure plenty of ambient light belowdecks.