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Doug Zurn designed Duffield 58 launched by Duffield Yachts

DOUG ZURN DESIGNED DUFFIELD 58 LAUNCHED BY DUFFIELD YACHTSDuffield 58 guaranteed to turn heads during her public debut at the Newport BoatShow, April 27-30 at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, CA-West coast-style of ocean-going trawlers-Performance, efficiency and simplicity for maintenance -Single engine’s power transmitted through a Seatorque Control Boss Enclosed ShaftSystem -Stability in motion and at rest: Duffield 58 is coupled with Humphree Interceptors ACTIVEride control combined with SeaKeeper Gyro.-The interior is LED lit and centers around the open-plan galley and sitting area in the mainsaloon with 360-degree viewsTwo years in conception and build time have produced a remarkable 58-foot power cruiser, theDuffield 58. Designed by Doug Zurn of Zurn #yacht Design, based in Marblehead, Massachusetts,and built by Duffield Yachts of Newport Beach, California, the Duffield 58 is undergoing sea trials inpreparation for her public debut at the Newport Boat Show, April 27-30 at Lido Marina Village inNewport Beach, California. Marshall “Duffy” Duffield, who owns the Duffy Electric Boat Co., came to Zurn with a vision ofimproving on the iconic west coast-style of ocean-going trawlers. A native of Newport Beach, CA,Duffield has spent years cruising aboard his family’s trawler so took that base knowledge andincorporated his desire for a quieter and more energy efficient example of the type. "I wanted atraditional-looking boat that was proportionally correct and would still perform well while usingmuch less fuel," Duffield said. "Doug’s designs 'looked right' to me and he emphasizes usingmodern, advanced composite materials for fast comfortable cruising and fuel savings."DUFFIELD 58 KEY FACTORSWhile electric propulsion was considered in the early stages but proved cost prohibitive the drive tokeep the 58 as quite as possible was a key factor in the design process. The engine is soft-mounted aft, out from under the main saloon, which allowed the design and build team to keepdecibel levels in the cabin areas comparable to those of today’s finest luxury automobiles.Performance, efficiency and simplicity for maintenance, resulted in choosing a single engine for theDuffield.“With the single engine’s power transmitted through a Seatorque Control Boss EnclosedShaft System we increased efficiencies with less drag and only one power plant to maintain,” Zurnsaid. “A fuel polishing system will maintain fuel quality and the option for electric ‘take me home’auxiliary power is available.”Stability in motion and at rest is another key factor of the Duffield 58. “Already stable in her own right with a low VCG relative to similar designs, SeaKeeper is providedas standard equipment to keep rolling to a minimum at slower speeds and while moored off thecoast of Santa Catalina Island,according to Zurn. “Coupled with Humphree Interceptors ACTIVEride control for planing speed stability, the Duffield 58 has the best of both worlds for the ultimate inride comfort.”The Duffield 58 stands out from the crowd with speed (27 knot max/18 knot cruise) fuel economy(29 gal/hr at cruise) easy handling (single joystick control) and simple effective systems. Hershallow draft allows her to sneak into the shallowest harbors and bays and her 16-foot beam opensnearly any marina slip for use, a rarity with a boat of this length.

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