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Review: Search Magazine spotlights Allures 51.9

Published on July 24, 2025, the Swedish boating magazine Search Magazine features a test of theAllures 51.9 , conducted off the coast of Cherbourg.

"A house on the water for sailing far, for a long time, and safely"

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The journalist praises the coherence of the Allures concept, highlighting the combination of the aluminium hull, the composite deck, and the centerboarder —designed for sailing far, for a long time, and in complete safety. He also emphasizes the boat’s build quality, onboard comfort, ease of handling, and seakeeping qualities, concluding that theAllures 51.9 is a true bluewater cruising sailboat where “the journey matters as much as the destination.”

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Allures Yachting is a French yacht builder founded in 2003. We design aluminium sailboats built for long-distance voyaging—robust, elegant and easy to live with—from 40 to 52 feet. Designed to explore the world with complete freedom, they deliver safety, comfort and autonomy for the most demanding sailors.

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