ALLURES 45.9

A robust go-anywhere aluminum-hulled centerboard cruiser

By Tom Dove

Allures is not a name on the tip of many American sailors’ tongues, but it should be. After the debut of its 39-footer last year, the French company has made another significant entry into the U.S. midrange market with the Allures 45.9, an aluminum-hulled cruiser-voyager with some surprising qualities. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The boat’s long waterline, plumb bow and flat sheerline follow the current design trends for performance cruisers, while the deckhouse has a clean, smooth line that melds into a wide, functional cockpit. Our test boat was in its natural aluminum finish, but paint is an option. Overall all, this is a handsome vessel. That said, the hidden part of this boat is even more interesting. Specifically, the Allures 45.9 is a centerboard boat that can slip over thin water or nudge…

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Sail - New Boat & Gear Review (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2019

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