Introducing the Allures 51.9

Developed with Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design, the Allures 51.9 is a family cruising sailboat primed for bluewater cruising. Courtesy Allures

The Allures 51.9 is a third-generation aluminum centerboard cruising sailboat from the French builder, coming after the Allures 51 and Allures 52—along with the 15 years of design and owner feedback the yard collected and analyzed.

On the exterior, the Allures 51.9 has a cockpit and sunbathing area that’s nearly 20 feet long. It has easy passage to the side decks for the owners and guests to move around the boat. A rigid Bimini top gives protection from the elements while still allowing good visibility forward. The sugar scoop transforms into a swim platform and can stow a tender.

The spacious cockpit, over six meters in length, can comfortably seat around ten people. Courtesy Allures

Inside, natural light streams through glazed areas and hatches, backed up by discreet LED lighting. The chart table is a proper desk with stowage space, and the U-shaped galley is laid out to be practical underway. There’s also a companionway aft, leading to the owner’s stateroom, where a Pullman berth can serve as a pilot berth or accommodate an extra crew member.

That owner’s stateroom spans the full beam of the Allures 51.9 with enough stowage to make longer-range cruising an option.

Down below, design tones are discreet, while natural light is abundant. The galley remains fully operational when underway, thanks to its U-shaped design. Courtesy Allures

Construction is an aluminum hull with a composite deck, and a watertight aluminum forward bulkhead for added safety. The rudders also are designed for protection against impact, for bluewater cruising.

Allures 51.9 Specifications LOA54’8”LWLn/aBeam15’9”Draft4’4”/9’7”Displacement18.4 tonsSail Area1,276 sq.ft. (upwind)Websiteallures.com

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