Dufour 375 Debuts at Southampton Boat Show 2010

August 26th 2010

The all new Dufour 375 will make her UK debut at the 2010 Southampton Boat Show, which is running from 10 – 19th September.

The exciting new model was designed by Umberto Felci for unprecedented cruising comfort. The bright interior and wide beam create an amazing openness, which is unique on a boat of this size. Also unique on a 37 footer are the benefits of twin wheels, while the level of accommodation has previously only been seen on boats well over 40 ft in length.

The new boat benefits from all the Grand’Large range features of elegant lines, easy maneuvering, dynamic sailing performance and a high level of detail in the finish.

The Dufour 375, like the Dufour 405 (European Yacht of the Year 2010), is tipped to set the benchmark for all other 37ft cruising boats to follow in the years to come. She has every opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the acclaimed 405.

Nick Stratton Yachts extends a warm welcome to the boat’s unveiling at Dufour’s pontoons 253 – 258.

Nick Stratton Yachts' Spring Brokerage News

March 10th 2010

With Spring on our doorstep, Nick Stratton Yachts' Managing Director Miles Stratton, gives us his opinion on the current market in new and pre-owned yacht and motor boat sales.

“Currently brokerage sales are strong which flies in the face of popular theory.” Miles continued: “The factors driving this are the weak GBP which promotes overseas sales. For domestic sales the lack of return from money in the bank along with low interest rates for borrowing and mortgages has produced a very active market.”

“If there is a problem for us as brokers it’s we can’t get enough quality boats to sell to support the demand! There is also a misconception that achieved sale prices are low but as demand is high so are the prices being achieved. Give us a call now if you are considering selling to meet the pre spring demand.”

Dufour News

Our sister company, Rhu Marina Yacht Sales is proud to be displaying the new Dufour 405 Grand large courtesy of her delighted owner Bill Blyth – The Dufour Grand Large 405 is winner of the prestigious ‘European Yacht of the Year 2010’ title and represents a new level of quality and comfort in the production yacht sector. The Dufour 405 is being classed as the ideal family yacht for long-distance sailing.

The full Dufour cruising range called Dufour Grand Large consist of -
325 / 365 / 405 / 425 / 455 / 485 / 525 and for Performance Cruising the Dufour Performance 34E / 40E / 45E.
Dufours style, performance and level of construction is what sets them apart and entices the more discerning owner.

Archambault News

Also on show at Rhu Marina is the NEW A31 from Archambault. The A31 is a potent IRC performer but with internal comfort which will surprise and please the doubters! The boat is available for test sails and viewing by appointment and will be on a race course near you shortly!

Archambault IRC boats, the A40rc, A35 and A31 all enjoyed outstanding success in major regattas worldwide last year. Fifty-five wins were accumulated, encompassing the Australian Audi IRC Nationals, British IRC Nationals, Scottish IRC Nationals, the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race and Spi Ouest amongst but a few! Give us a call if you are looking for a winning boat that is capable of a bit of cruising that won’t break the bank.

DUFOUR 405 wins 'European Boat of the Year 2010'

January 24th 2010

The European professional sailing press elected the DUFOUR 405 Grand’Large at the Düsseldorf Boat show on January 23rd as European Boat of the Year 2010. The trophy was awarded in the most competitive category, namely the one for cruising yachts.

To become European Boat of the Year is the ultimate recognition in the nautical world.

The DUFOUR 405 Grand’Large was already very successful on the market thanks to undeniable qualities such as its elegance, comfort, performance and the remarkable sense of detail in its construction.

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Work starts on Archambault's M34

Wednesday 13th January 2010

Archambault are delighted to announce that manufacturing has begun this month on the first M34, the new performance one-design yacht being commissioned for the Tour de France a la Voile.

The M34 replaces the Mumm 30 which has been used for the past 12 years and will continue as the boat of choice for the next 10 year term.

Archambault’s IRC racing yachts – the A40rc, A35 and A31 – are looking forward to another triumphant season in 2010. Last year, the “A” boats enjoyed outstanding success throughout the world in major regattas.

A clear win in the Solent-based IRC nationals Class 2 for the A35 “Waterjet” opened the door for the brand new A31, Nick Stratton Yachts’ “A neet djinn” to hoover up the chocolates in the Scottish IRC fleet with a string of bullets and OVERALL victory.

The introduction of the A31 in the early spring 2009 with wins in Spi West has led to solid sales deliveries of over 30 new A31’s including the first into the Solent.

Fifty-five regatta wins accumulated in 2009 in varied regattas between the “A” boats, A40rc, A35 and A31 encompassing the Australian Audi IRC nationals to a Class win in the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race.

For further information on the Archambault range and prices, please contact Miles on 01436 821606

Major Yachting Coup for Archambault

July 27 2009

Archambault has won the contract to build the next international one-design raceboat for the Tour de France a la Voile.

The M34 will replace the Farr 30 (formerly Mumm) which has been used for the past 12 years.

It was chosen from a shortlist of three finalists after Tour organisers received 23 design submissions from nine nations. Rarely does the Tour change boats, with only three yachts being used in the past 26 years.

The design brief demanded a construction strong enough to last at least 10 years at the top. It also required easy transportation by road, a reasonable draft to enter into ports, no more than five to six crews, and a retractable sprit for an asymmetrical spinnaker.

Archambault’s IRC racing yachts – the A35, A40rc and brand new A31 – are enjoying outstanding success throughout the world in major regattas.

The French company has 60 employees and builds 120 boats a year. All have full vinylester laminate, lead keels, vacuum-bagged hulls and resin-infused decks. Details are yet to be released on the M34’s construction.

This appointment reinforces Archambault’s position as a force to be reckoned with in race boat production.

A31 Turns Heads at IRC Championships

June 2009

Nick Stratton Yachts sailed to victory in their brand new Archambault 31, "aneet Djinn" in the Old Pulteney Scottish IRC Championships at Largs.

Nick, Miles and crew won both Class 3 and the Overall trophy, with a score line of four 1st places and a discarded 2nd.

The A31 follows on from the success of the A35. Just like her big sister she is setting the stage for a successful season.

At her opening regatta in Spi Ouest 2009 (France's biggest IRC regatta) the A31 "Team Winds B&G" finished 1st and the A31 "Too Jaws" finished 2nd, never finishing out of the top 3 places in a 38 boat fleet.

Nick Stratton Yachts Ltd. are the Northern UK importers for Archambault. This famous French Racing Yacht manufacturer came to light in the 2006 Commodores cup where their A35 "Parprec" won the small boat class and finished 2nd overall in all classes.

Since then the UK has seen various successes including the recent class 2 win for the A35 Water Jet at the UK IRC National Championships 2009 in class, missing the overall prize due to a collision on the last day.