Sailing electronics specialist signs Dufour supply deal

B&G becomes new supplier to the French sailboat yard B&G, the sailing navigation and instrument specialist owned by Brunswick’s Navico Group, has been made the preferred electronics supplier across Dufour Yachts’ fleet of 32ft-61ft sailing boats. Moving forward all Dufour sailing boats will be equipped with B&G sailing technology as standard factory fit. There will be a suite of electronics options for owners to choose from, including the Zeus 3S multi-touch sailing chartplotter, the Nemesis intelligent sailing data display, as well as Triton instrument and autopilot systems. “We are extremely excited to announce our collaboration with Dufour Yachts,” says Ton de Winter, president EMEA at Navico Group. “B&G has been at the forefront of sailing innovation for over 50 years and like Dufour we strive to enhance sailing experiences. Our broad portfolio caters to all types of sailing, whether you are seeking the thrill of the next race, or the tranquillity of a day cruising. We are looking forward to collaborating with the Dufour team as we embark on a long and successful partnership.” Romain Motteau, deputy CEO of Dufour Yachts, says: “We are very pleased to start a new collaboration with B&G, a worldwide reference in terms of marine electronics. Attention to detail, quality and innovation has always been in the DNA of Dufour yachts and B&G will compliment this perfectly. This new partnership will enable us to better fulfil the requirements of our owners, sailing all over the world.”