Don’t be deceived by the name of the Allures 51.9, she is set to be a much bigger boat than her predecessors, the Allures 51 and 52. Rupert Holmes and Toby Hodges reportAllures builds alloy centreboard cruisers with fibreglass decks and superstructures, which many argue is the the ideal combination for cruising. With that in mind, Toby Hodges picked the right boat to sail on a squally day off the coast of La Rochelle as he took the Allures 51.9 for a test sail.
\nThe Allures 51.9 is the third generation of the flagship of this French bluewater range, and she retains the brand\u2019s core concepts of a rugged aluminium hull combined with a composite deck that reduces weight and improves insulation, plus shoal draught and twin rudders.
\nHowever, it\u2019s effectively a much larger boat than the previous Allures 51 and 52 models, with a longer waterline and more powerful broad stern sections, even though maximum beam is only 12cm greater.
\nAn important part of the Allures 51.9 concept is also to raise the interior fit out to a higher level. Larger windows and overhead panels create even more natural light and there\u2019s a 270\u00b0 view from the generous navigation station at the forward end of the saloon.
\nLarger windows and overhead panels create plenty of natural light
\nBeyond this, the most obvious difference compared to the previous models is in the spacious full-beam aft master cabin that\u2019s sure to be a hit with many prospective owners. The forward part of the accommodation can be arranged with either two equal en-suite double cabins, or a larger double guest cabin with a peninsula bed and more stowage, plus a smaller offset Pullman cabin with two single bunks.
\nThe big aft cabin doesn\u2019t impact on the space available on deck and the cockpit is an impressive 6m long. Key sail handling operations are carried out from the security of the cockpit, making this an easy boat to sail short-handed.
\nCore Allures concepts of a rugged aluminium hull combined with a composite deck that reduces weight and improves insulation, plus shoal draught and twin rudders feature on the Allures 51.9
\nThe first example was launched in May and is fitted with an optional hard bimini. After sea trials the first Allures 51.9 will join the 2021\/2022 Grand Large World Odyssey 500, taking the southern route via the Magellan Straits.
\nAllures 51.9 specifications
\nLOA:\u00a015.57m 51ft 1in
\nBeam:\u00a04.82m 15ft 7in
\nDraught:\u00a01.34 to 2.92m 4ft 5in to 9ft 7in
\nDisplacement:\u00a018,400kg 40,600lb
\nBase price:\u00a0\u20ac706,860 ex VAT
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Don’t be deceived by the name of the Allures 51.9, she is set to be a much bigger boat than her predecessors, the Allures 51 and 52. Rupert Holmes and Toby Hodges reportAllures builds alloy centreboard cruisers with fibreglass decks … <\/p>\n