Dufour presents the ODSea+ hybrid system at Nice Boating Tomorrow
Dufour, a major player in the yachting industry, presents the Dufour 48 ODSea+, the only monohull sailing yacht on display at Nice Boating Tomorrow, which will be held from 19 to 22 March 2026 at the Port of Nice.
Dufour 48 ODSea+: eco-friendly sailing in the spotlight
At this event, Dufour will be showcasing the Dufour 48 in its ODSea+ version, which embodies the new generation of sailing yachts combining performance, comfort and a commitment to more responsible sailing. This technology has been developed and offered for Dufour sailing yachts for three years.
The Dufour 48 ODSea+ stands out for its intelligent energy management system, which includes:
- electric propulsion
- high-capacity storage batteries
- renewable energy production via solar panels and hydrogeneration
- a centralised system optimising energy autonomy on board and sailing performance,
- an optimised thermal generator to ensure autonomy over long distances.
This innovative technology significantly reduces environmental impact while offering a serene, autonomous and high-performance sailing experience.
The ODSea+ motorisation also offers various comforts and advantages:
- reduction in CO2 emissions,
- reduction in noise pollution,
- on-board energy production.
Comfort, design and modularity: a sailing yacht designed for today
True to the brand’s DNA, the Dufour 48 combines
high-performance naval architecture with exterior and interior spaces designed for enjoying the sea to the full. Brightness, modularity, fluid circulation and optimised living spaces make it a sailing yacht that is equally suited to family cruises, outings with friends or sporty sailing.
Two round tables open to the public and the press that are not to be missed
As part of Nice Boating Tomorrow, Dufour is organising two round tables dedicated to ODSea+ technology with Fountaine Pajot in the entertainment area at the heart of the show:
Electric propulsion and energy management on board boats over 40 feet
- Friday 20 March | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
- Saturday 21 March | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Several topics will be discussed:
- the power of electric propulsion,
- energy management on board,
- range and recharge time,
- concrete feedback,
- CSR and environmental issues related to the energy transition in boating,
- renewable energy efficiency.
These round tables will be moderated by:
- Sigrid Longeau, CSR Director, Fountaine Pajot
- Yannig Troël, Flagship Manager & ODSea+ development, Fountaine Pajo
Jérémy Bénichou, Sales Director, Joool
- Mathieu Johanet, Tenor Dealer, Dufour monohull sales
Trials offered during the show
The Dufour teams will be present throughout the show to give tours of the Dufour 48 ODSea+, answer questions and organise sea trials with customers by appointment.
- Port of Nice | Stand F-15
- 19 to 22 March 2026 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- registration link : https://www.dufour-yachts.com/en/luxuary-boat-shows/nice-boating-tomorrow-2026/
Dufour will also participate, alongside Alliance Posidonia, WWF France and Garmin, in a conference dedicated to the preservation of Posidonia, an essential ecosystem in the Mediterranean.
- Exhibition event area,
- Friday 20 March from 4pm to 5pm.
Open to everyone, from nautical professionals to the general public, this conference will address several major themes:
- issues related to the protection of seagrass beds
- raising awareness among recreational boaters
- changes in mooring practices.
More broadly, this presentation will highlight the importance of preserving Posidonia, the true lung of the Mediterranean, as well as the actions and navigation tools that can contribute to the protection of this fragile ecosystem.
The conference will be led by:
- Jamila Poydenot, Deputy Director of the CPIE des Îles de Lérins and Secretary General of the Posidonia Alliance
- Catherine Piante, Posidonia Programme Manager at WWF France
- Sigrid Longeau, CSR Director of the Fountaine Pajot Group
- Thomas Doret, Marine OEM Business Manager France & Benelux
