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Sailboat Review: Dufour 41

  • By Herb McCormick
  • September 17, 2024

Dufour 41

When it comes to a discussion of the great European naval architects of contemporary times—and it’s a long list, indeed—certain names immediately pop to mind. Many are French. Philippe Briand made his mark creating boats for a roster of production builders (Baltic, Jeanneau, CNB) before pivoting to the superyacht set (Perini Navi, Royal Huisman). Jean-Marie Finot was more or less the father of an era of the best Vendée Globe solo round-the-world racers ever to compete in that grueling contest. Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost (VPLP Design) are the current masters of offshore multihulls. The talented tandem of Jean Berret and Olivier Racoupeau are ubiquitous as the creators of many French brands, and sit at the forefront of their profession. 

To me, however, one of the more underrated European ­design mavens, and one who definitely belongs in that rarefied grouping, is Umberto Felci. While Felci was born in Milan and still operates from his base in Italy, I’ve always considered him a huge influence in French ­boatbuilding­—largely because of his longtime association with Dufour Yachts, where he’s been the principal designer for some 15 years. 

During that time, I’ve sailed many a Felci boat, as he’s been a consistent presence in Cruising World ’s annual Boat of the Year contest . He has won multiple times with his Dufour entries, including the 560 Grand Large (2014), the 382 Grand Large (2015), and the 520 Grand Large (2018). All of these Grand Large boats shared a similar DNA, and the Dufour booths at the major boat shows were easily ­recognizable for their similar lines and matching beige canvas dodgers and sail covers. The only huge difference across the fleet was their respective sizes.

All that changed in a big way in 2019, after the Fountaine Pajot group acquired Dufour and decided to make each new offering a singular model in form and styling. Which brings us to Felci’s newest design, the Dufour 41. 

Dufour 41

Aesthetically, it’s safe to say that the bright-blue Dufour 41 at this past year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show in Maryland was one of the more distinctive-looking yachts on display. It has a rounded bow, ample beam, and not one but two chines, both carried almost the entire length of the boat—one just above the waterline, another just below the reverse sheer line, which is accentuated by prominent molded bulwarks. This boat looks and feels much larger than its 41 feet length overall. Forward, an integrated bowsprit for the ground tackle and the tack point for the asymmetric kite heightens the futuristic vibe. As does the series of three sleek windows in the hull (along with the additional pair of windows overhead in the coachroof). There is not a stick of timber to be found anywhere. 

Topsides, the ­combination of wide side decks and outboard shrouds makes for easy egress when moving forward or aft. The emphasis on “outdoor living” is underscored by a generous cockpit with twin wheels (but, as with all Dufours, a single rudder, which makes backing down easier and with more control). There’s also wraparound seating, including a cushioned daybed, as well as a drop-down transom, which doubles as the porch/platform for the barbecue well aft. All this is revolved around a table—a pretty sweet, comfortable layout that lends the impression of lounging aboard a much bigger boat. 

All the related equipment is first-rate. There’s B&G instrumentation, including the chart plotter and autopilot; a Quick vertical windlass with helm controls for the Delta anchor; and a Side-Power (Sleipner) bow thruster, which I reckon is a luxurious touch on a 41-footer. Our test boat was set up with a nice set of Elvstrøm sails, including a traditional mainsail (an in-mast furling mainsail is available) with a cool stack-pack arrangement that tucks into itself and is secured with shock cords. For our Boat of the Year trials, we test all the emergency rudders, and the one on the 41 was exceptional. 

Construction is straightforward and robust. The hull is vacuum-infused with solid glass below the waterline and a foam core above. There are a pair of molded-in channels for the plumbing and electrical wiring. The plywood bulkheads are laminated to the hull. The keel is cast iron. And, as with every Dufour going back to the company’s origins, a wine rack is stashed under the floorboards. 

Ardizio Design is ­responsible for the belowdecks accoutrements, accommodations and floor plan. Its team used those aforementioned chines and, more specifically, the voluminous interior that the chines created, to wide advantage. As with Dufour’s other models, there are three packages of features, trim and equipment—on the 41, these are labeled Adventure, Ocean and Performance—depending on how the boat will be used (basic sailing, dedicated cruising or racing). With the 41, there are also two interior options: either three or four staterooms. Both have a straight-line galley to starboard, with the dining table and wraparound settee to port.

Dufour 41 galley

Our test boat had the three-stateroom layout, with a spacious master forward and a pair of double-berth staterooms aft. It also had three heads, which, to be honest, seems like a bit of overkill on a 41-foot boat. The second head, in the center of the boat, can be replaced with stowage, which is the setup I’d prefer. 

The 41 sports a double-­spreader rig with swept-back spreaders and a self-­tacking jib. The double-ended German-style mainsheet, anchored at midboom, is easily trimmed with a pair of electric winches (an optional electric winch for the mainsail is ­available). There’s no traveler; after all, this is a cruising boat. 

Under power, the 50 hp Volvo Penta with a saildrive configuration had us zipping along at better than 6 knots. This was one of the quieter boats, decibel-wise, in the 2024 fleet. But we were all itching to hoist the sails, and we were not disappointed. At first, in a fitful breeze that was just filling in, we still made over 5 knots in 6 to 8 knots of wind. Soon enough, the pressure built into the 10- to 12-knot range, just in time to hoist the boat’s big asymmetric kite. On a tight reach, we made an effortless 7.5 knots, and the helm was just delightful, with only a light three-finger touch required for full control. 

The new Dufour 41 from Dufour Yachts shipyard, in Palma

Those Grand Large prizewinners from years past were, of course, all Felci designs. While this new Dufour looks absolutely nothing like its older siblings, it sails just as well, if not better. Felci may have changed the recipe under the company’s new regime, but he hasn’t forgotten that what we really want is pretty simple: We want to go for a fine sail.

Dufour 41 Specifications

LOA41’1″
Beam14′
Draft 6’1″
Sail Area792 sq. ft.
Displacement21,647 lb.
D/L155
SA/D18.1
Water66 gal.
Fuel66 gal.
EngineVolvo Penta 50 hp with saildrive
DesignFelci Yacht Design

Did You Know?

French boatbuilders were pioneers in fiberglass-sailboat manufacturing. Naval architect/engineer Michel Dufour joined their ranks in 1964 with the launching of the Sylphe, a radical (for its time) 21-foot pocket cruiser with a masthead rig and fin keel with attached ballast bulb. More than 400 were built in a 10-year production run.

Dufour has ramped up its introduction of new models in the past five years, and now has nine in production ranging from 37 to 61 feet, with a 44-footer on tap to be introduced in the United States this fall. Of that collection, the company’s 41, 470 and 530 are all available with electric auxiliary-propulsion options.

Dufour has laid out an aggressive growth strategy, planning to introduce two models each year for the next several years, and replacing its entire fleet within four years. As for the 41, a company representative said that about a third of the run will go to private owners, a third will be purchased by charter operators, and a third will go into charter-management programs.

Herb McCormick is a CW editor-at-large and was a 2024 Boat of the Year judge.

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Whether for experienced sailors or adventure-seeking lovers of the sea, the Dufour 44 sailing yacht is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Created with the steadfast collaboration of Felci Yachts Design and the Dufour teams, the hull’s sleek design and manoeuvrability at the helm will allow you to tame the seas while enjoying precise and responsive handling. The pleasure felt at the helm will charm new owners and cruising sailors alike.

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The generous beam will also allow you to enjoy a highly spacious cockpit as well as a bathing platform that’s easily accessible, thanks to its double access… A brand-new feature from Dufour!

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  • Yacht Details: 44' Dufour 2025
  • Location: Newport Beach, CA
  • Engines: Volvo
  • Last Updated: Aug 2, 2024
  • Asking Price: $624,000

On Order - Arriving Jan 2025 additional information

  • Beam: 14' 6''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 66|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 66|gallon

EASY VERSION

  • 3 Cabins, 2 Heads + 1 shower, front galley
  • Infused hull
  • Heritage Ambiance
  • 50 HP sail drive engine
  • Deep cast-iron keel
  • Fullbatten Dacron mainsail + Self-tacking Dacron jib
  • Self-tacking Dacron jib + track
  • Fixed bowsprit
  • Fixed backstay
  • 2 roof winches wirh organizers and clutches
  • Reefing line system led aft to roof
  • LED navigation lights
  • Stainless steel bathing ladder with handrail and wood slats
  • Saloon table
  • 3 burner stove / oven
  • Lifeline gates
  • Outboard engine bracket on pushpit
  • Mainsail bridle on coachroof
  • Leather covered steering wheels
  • Automatic shower pump
  • Standard toilet
  • LED interior lights

LAYOUT & MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

  • Signature Ambiance
  • Tunnel bow thruster
  • Upgrade to 60 hp engine - Saildrive
  • 4 blades folding propeller

COMFORT PACK

  • Lazy-bag + lazy-jacks
  • Rigid boom vang
  • Cockpit shower (hot/cold)
  • Cockpit table with storage space (except for Performance version)
  • Electric windlass 2000W remote controlled
  • Shore power + charger + Inverter 2000W
  • Battery charger 90A
  • 220V + shore power + outlets in cabins and saloon (110 for USA norms)
  • Water heater 40L (10.56 US Gallons)
  • Blinds with mosquito net on deck hatches
  • Wooden wine cellar
  • Sea water electric pump

ADVENTURE VERSION

  • Fusion RA70 Bluetooth Kit + 2x Cockpit loudspeakers + 2x loudspeakers in the saloon
  • Plancha gas and sink
  • Sprayhood with hand rail
  • Induction chargers
  • Cushions for cockpit seats and backrests

OCEAN VERSION

  • 4 x T50 on coamings (aft and rear)
  • Genoa rail on the roof
  • Asymetrical spinnaker gear and code 0
  • German system for mainsail sheet

ELECTRONIC SAILING PACK

  • Portside helmstation :
  • Triton 2 screen
  • Starboard helmstaion :
  • Triton 2 screen in starboard
  • Pilote controller NAC3 in starboard

ELECTRONIC CRUSING PACK

Upgrade Triton 2 by Zeus 3S - 9" display

Upgrade VHF-V60B integrating AIS transmitter/receiver

  • Code 0 with furling system
  • Stern Electric roof winch T50 SB
  • 2 Electric winches T50 front and rear on coamings

DECK EQUIPMENT

  • Natural wood with frames and black joints on cockpit floor and bench seats
  • Cockpit portlight in aft port side cabin
  • Cockpit portlight in aft starboard cabin
  • Sun protection for deck panels
  • Foldable bimini
  • Set of covers (cockpit table + steering wheels + pod)
  • Stainless steel bow protection
  • Main mooring kit (anchor + chain + rope) + 3 lines + 6 fenders
  • Davits - please check availability with Dufour
  • Fiberglass steering wheels (set of 2) Black
  • Saloon table convertible into berth

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Microwave oven PRE-WIRING only
  • Extra refrigerator
  • PRE-WIRING TV 32" saloon - front galley
  • Cooler box in the cockpit table
  • Espresso machine PRE-WIRING only

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Electric toilet forward portside (fresh water flush)
  • Electric toilet forward starboard (fresh water flush) - In 4 cabins
  • Electric toilet aft portside (fresh water flush)
  • Double windlass control with chain counter
  • Radar $ 3,518 1 $ 3,518
  • WR10 autopilot wireless remote $ 510 1 $ 510
  • H60 wireless VHF handset

CONSTRUCTION

  • Hull: Infused polyester/glassfibre. 
  • Decoration: Decorative stripes on the hull.
  • Gelcoat: NPG Gelcoat with first layer impregnated with vynilester resin forming an optimum barrier against osmosis.
  • Structure: Inner moulded hull bottom, structural framing laminated to the hull.
  • Deck: Sandwich with injected core
  • Ballast: Keel bolts bear on stainless back-plates
  • Rudder: Semi-elliptical shape, filled with closed-cell epoxy foam.
  • Rudder stock: Solid stainless steel.
  • Non-slip deck surface: Diamond point non skid profile on deck.
  • Hand rails: on cabin roof.
  • Anchor locker: Self-draining with anchor chain eyebolt.
  • Bow pulpits: Stainless, opended for easy access and for spinnaker handling. 
  • Stern pulpit: Lifeboy bracket and opening life-lines with hook.
  • Stanchions: With 2 rows of life-lines.

DECK FITTINGS

  • Shroud chainplates: Outboard deck side shroud chainplates 
  • Mooring cleats: 6 aluminum
  • Mooring line protection: 6 stainless steel plates, on hull sheerline
  • Fuel deck fillers: 1
  • Water deck fillers: 1
  • Self tacking genoa track recessed on coachroof
  • Vang: With quadruple-purchase tackle and cascade
  • Deck organizers: 4-sheave deck organizer for halyard, sheet, and reef line returns : 1 portside and 1 at starbord
  • 2 winches on the roof to trim self tacking jib, mainsail sheet and halyard
  • Cleats: 2x4 jamcleats port side and starboard side of the companionway
  • Furler line jamcleats: 1 at aft end of sidedeck
  • Hatch covers: Polyester hide halyard forward of companionway
  • Lockers: 2 large side lockers on starbaord and portside with lockeds 
  • Helm: Twin helm position with wheels
  • Helm console: Polyester POD and aluminium columns.
  • Engine control: “Engine controls on side of cockpit and control panel on pod”
  • Compasses: 1 compass on port helm position 
  • Instrumentation: On starboard and portside helm
  • Gas locker: locker aft, to starboard
  • BIB locker: Locker in transom.
  • Shore supply: Portside
  • Bathing ladder: Foldaway stainless steel bathing ladder.
  • Cockpit floor: Non-slip polyester cockpit floor. 
  • Emergency tiller: Head of rudder stock beneath helmsman’s floor for fitting the emergency tiller

RIGGING & SAILS

  • Mast: Anodized aluminium with 2 levels of swept spreaders
  • Mast stepping: On deck
  • Lights: 3-colour masthead light + anchor light + steaming light
  • Topping lift: Boom topping lift cleat
  • Boom: Anodized aluminium fitted with 2 continuous reefers.
  • Furler: Genoa roller furler.
  • Standing rigging: Continuous in stainless single-strand cable, chrome-plated bronze rigging screws, comprising: forestay, inter. and lower shrouds.
  • Running rigging: Running rigging in pre-stretched textile including: main and genoa halyards, boom topping lift, main and genoa sheets, 2 continuous reef lines, leech tensioner, furling line, downhaul tackle.
  • Mainsail: 2 wide reef strips, with battens and bag.
  • Genoa: Furling genoa with UV-protection
  • Woodwork: Real wood veneer in oak or teak, solid matching
  • Floors: laminated 
  • Doors: cabin doors can be blocked in the open position
  • Mattresses: Mattresses are in quilted
  • Cushions: Saloon cushions and cabin mattresses fitted with removable covers.
  • Head-liner: painted head-liner.
  • Versions: 3 cabins – 2 heads + 1 shower, long galley

GLAZING&LIGHTING

  • Hull: 10 hull windows 
  • Side Coachroof: 6 fixed ports and 2 openable
  • Coachroof hatches: 1 size 44 and 2 size 20 
  • Deck panel : 1 size 60 and 2 size 44 + 1 skylight
  • Lighting: Numerous spots and reading lights

COMPANIONWAY

  • Steps: Wide steps
  • Companionway hatch: Sliding companionway hatch and retractable door in Plexiglas with stops and lock.
  • Engine cover: Hinged wooden engine cover with 2 gas struts.
  • Hand rails: 2
  • Wine cellar: Wine cellar beneath floor in companionway 
  • Berth: 1650/2010cm. 
  • Mattress: 14 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover.
  • Below berth.
  • 2 wardrobe + 1 hanging lockers with shelf.
  • Upholstery headboard
  • Reading lights + indirect lighting
  • Water tank: Below berth. (180 L as option)
  • Access: To sounding and speed transducers
  • Access to windglass

FORWARD HEAD 

  • WC: Manual sea toilet + basin with single-lever mixer tap
  • Wash-basin: synthetic resin 
  • Water: Hot and cold water, 
  • Discharge: Direct, via an electric pump.
  • Mirror: Large mirror
  • Ventilation: Via deck panel.
  • Cupboards: Storage unit
  • WC: Manual sea toilet
  • Wash-basin: Basin unit with top.
  • Water: Hot and cold water 
  • Drain: Direct, via an electric pump.
  • Ventilation: Via deck panel or opening port.
  • Separate shower
  • Living room bench: Large seats.
  • Optional: footstool with seat and cover
  • Under seats and behind backrests
  • Built in the saloon table
  • Under each banquette
  • 3 cubby-holes with doors + 1 open 
  • Worktop: Wooden fiddle.
  • Sink: Stainless twin-bowl sink with covers in synthetic resin 
  • Water: Hot and cold pumped water brass single-lever mixer tap.
  • Gas cooker: 2-burner gas cooker with oven on gimbals, with stainless rail
  • Crockery storage: Dowels to retain crockery when heeling. 
  • Cooler compressor 12V. 
  • Refrigerator access: Via the worktop + in front 
  • 2 closed cubby-holes 
  • Under floor.
  • Other: Light and ventilation ensured by opening port-lights and led banners over galley.

AFT CABIN(S)

  • Port aft berth: 1570/2040cm approx.
  • Starboard aft berth: 1570/2040cm approx.
  • Mattress: 120 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover.
  • Fuel tank: Beneath starboard 
  • Water tank: Beneath port berth.
  • Hanging locker
  • Soundproofing: Double bulkhead provides acoustic and thermal insulation from adjoining engine compartment. 
  • Technical area: Battery isolators on side of berth
  • Water tanks: 1 polyethylene water tank with inspection holes and gauges
  • Electric bilge pump: With strainer, controlled from electrical distribution panel.
  • Manual bilge pump: Operated from cockpit.
  • Hot water tank: Pressurized water pump unit.
  • Shower waste: Shower waste pumped directly to the sea.
  • Other: Access to strainer via floor trap

ELECTRICITY

  • Circuit: 12 V
  • Distribution panel
  • Isolator: 1 per battery set in aft port cabin
  • Inverter 3000W

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Winch handles
  • Owner’s pack: Owner’s pack with Owner’s Manual.
  • Earthing: Rigging grounded

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Offering an unparalleled sailing experience, the new Dufour 48 is a superb achievement by naval architect Umberto Felci of Felci Yachts Design.

With an emphasis on ensuring owners enjoy every moment of outdoor living, the model has a range of exterior living spaces, elegant lines and remarkable volume.

Its aft cockpit has been redesigned to deliver even more instinctive, safe and hospitable sailing. Movement on deck is simple and natural while underway, and two dining tables provide ample space for entertaining and relaxing at anchor.

The popular aft platform returns as a welcome feature on the Dufour 48, and this genuine outdoor galley is equipped with all the essentials for alfresco dining, including a plancha grill.

The yacht also features an innovative forward lounge with optional sunlounges for unrivalled comfort both underway and at anchor.

The Dufour 48 is available in a three or four-cabin layout with either a forward or lateral galley, and the yacht has been thoughtfully designed to feature premium comfort furniture, including exceptional saloon tables by Ardizio Design, as well as extensive storage.

The standard coachroof glazing has been redesigned as longitudinal windows with integrated opening hatches ushering outstanding levels of natural light throughout the yacht’s interior saloon and galley.

The spacious cabins are equipped with blackout blinds integrated into the ceiling to ensure absolute comfort and undisturbed sleep as the sun rises.

With the Dufour 48, the shipyard continues to exceed expectations of innovation and excellence while still preserving the brand’s DNA so owners can be confident of enjoying the superior performance and comfort for which the shipyard is renowned.

Specifications

  • Overall length 50.2 ft | 15.29 m
  • Waterline length 43.10 ft | 12.23 m
  • Hull length 46.12 ft | 14.32 m
  • Max beam 15.11 ft | 4.85 m
  • Light displacement 28,652 lbs | 13,000 kg
  • Draft 5.9 ft - 1.75 m | 7.99 ft - 2.35 m
  • Keel weight 8,375 lbs | 3800 kg
  • Fuel tank capacity 66 gal | 250 L
  • Water tank capacity 140 gal | 530 L
  • Engines 60cv / 60hp

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Luxury yachts Dufour

For more than 50 years, Dufour Yachts has offered a wide range of sailing yachts that are both seaworthy and spacious, with an emblematic design. The sleek hulls and lines of Dufour sailboats remain unique… A hallmark of the Dufour community sailing all over the world. Whatever your sailing program, each Dufour sailing boat , from 9 to 18 meters, will fit your style and your desires, combining the pleasure of sailing with great habitability while offering several choices of deck and interior layout #InstinctiveSailing

Dufour 37 sailboat

  • Felci Yacht Design

Dufour 37, the only 35 foot sailboat to offer so much living space on board with incomparable marine performance.

Dufour 390 sailboat

The Dufour 390, 39-foot sailing yacht, keeps her promises, with unrivalled marine qualities and unrivalled design. Choose to sail aboard a spacious and comfortable yacht.

Dufour 41 sailboat

  • 39.04 ft - 11.90 m
  • 14.01 ft - 4.27 m

New sailboat for sale Dufour, this sailboat of more than 12 meters is thought with a new design that favors the outside life on the boat.

Dufour 430 sailboat

Experience the adventure aboard an excellent sailboat... The Dufour 430, 43-foot sailing yacht embodies the assertive style of the Dufour range of sailing yachts with her sleek and harmonious lines.

Dufour 44 Sailboat

  • 13,10 m / 43 ft
  • 4,45 m / 14.6 ft

This 44 footer sailboat prodigiously combines the pure instinct of sailing with the luxury and comfort of a world-class yacht

Dufour offers a wide range of top-of-the-line sailboats , from 14 to 18 meters, specifically designed to meet the expectations of blue water sailing . Intimacy on board, relaxing and convivial areas, personalization of layouts & materials, comfort while sailing with a limited crew, are all assets that make luxury yachts Dufour 470, Dufour 530, 56 and 61, unique models. If you are looking for a yacht for sale , we invite you to contact a local Dufour boat dealer !

Dufour 470 sailboat

New for 2021 in the Dufour luxury yacht range, this 47-foot sailing yacht stands out for her elegance, her modular deck plan and her modern and bright interior spaces.

Dufour 530 sailboat

Praised by the international press and voted yacht of the year, the Dufour 530 is a 53-foot sailing yacht and an unique cruising yacht that combines design, innovation, performance and the pleasure of steering.

Dufour 56 sailboat

A luxury sailboat designed for long distance cruising... Ambitious, fast, seaworthy and reliable in all circumstances, The Dufour 530 embodies the essence of a powerful, safe and easy to handle sailing boat.

Dufour 61 Sailboat

New for 2021, the Dufour 61, a 61-foot sailing yacht is the ultimate luxury sailing yacht, to accompany you in your most ambitious sailing projects. Seaworthyness, high-end materials, space and brightness.

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19.22 m | 6.06 ft

5.48 m | 17.98 ft

2.80 m | 9.19 ft

170 m² | 1,829.86 sq. ft

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Once more,  Dufour  combines comfort with performance in the design of the Dufour 61. She has two galley layout options, one with a forward galley that interconnects the different living spacings, and one with a longitudinal port galley that gives the feeling of being in a chef’s kitchen. Both of these layouts offer ample living space and plenty of natural daylight.

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THE LIVING SPACE OF YOUR DREAMS

Great for families and couples alike, the construction and layout of the deck have been devised to facilitate every maneuver – guaranteeing the boat’s robustness and safety on board. The bulwark is directly integrated into the boat’s hull, the coach roof has been designed to leave room for a broad foredeck enhancing both style and comfort, and the cockpit and bimini top offer great circulation on deck.

FAMILY FEELING

The construction and layout of the deck have been devised to guarantee the boat’s robustness and safety on board, along with comfort on deck. The bulwark is directly integrated in the boat’s hull. And the coach roof of this new 61-foot luxury sailing yacht has been designed to leave room for a broad foredeck enhancing both style and comfort.

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Guaranteed Sensations

The master cabin, as spacious as it is luxurious, offers privileged private space for relaxation on the boat. You will appreciate the large wardrobe and numerous cupboards for infinite possibilities of storage.

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Specifications

Waterline length.

17.62 m | 57.81 ft

Hull Length

18.30 m | 60.04 ft

Keel Weight

2,560 kg | 5,732 lbs

Engine Power

66 m² | 710.42 sq. ft

Water Tank Capacity

880L | 232.47 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

780 L | 206.05 gallons

104 m² | 1,119.45 sq. ft

The Smartest Way To Own Your Yacht

Innovative ownership approaches including Business Yacht Ownership® provide owners the opportunity to offset a substantial portion of new yacht costs.

As one of the top-selling dealers for Fountaine Pajot worldwide and a proud dealer of Dufour Yachts, we provide innovative resources that can help dramatically reduce the costs of ownership, supported by Waypoints Yacht Charters.

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 Kemah, TX 77565

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Dufour 44 Sailboat

Whether for experienced sailors or adventure-seeking lovers of the sea, the Dufour 44 sailing yacht is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Created with the steadfast collaboration of Felci Yachts Design and the Dufour teams, the hull’s sleek design and manoeuvrability at the helm will allow you to tame the seas while enjoying precise and responsive handling. The pleasure felt at the helm will charm new owners and cruising sailors alike.

The art of relaxation at sea

The agility of the new Dufour 44 sailboat in no way leads to a sacrifice in comfort. Her spacious, luxuriously appointed interior, signed by Luca Ardizio, offers everything you need for enjoying some unforgettable relaxing times at sea. From the elegant cabins to the bright, open-plan living spaces, every detail has been designed to provide you with exceptional comfort.

The generous beam will also allow you to enjoy a highly spacious cockpit as well as a bathing platform that’s easily accessible, thanks to its double access… A brand-new feature from Dufour!

Dufour 44 - Smart Electric
Smart Elec PackEngines27 Kw
Fixed propeller/
Battery park (lithium battery)27 Kw/h
Generator11 Kw
Interface monitoring/
OptionsImproved batteries32 Kw/h
12V/230V converter6 Kw
Hydrogeneration1,5 kw
Folding propellerTBC
Quick charger3Kw or 6 Kw

A saloon spanning the entire width of the boat and versatile spaces

The saloon layout has been designed to offer maximum space and conviviality. Dufour is introducing a new feature, a hexagonal table giving a new design to the saloon and providing seating for up to 10 people thanks to its movable stools.

A genuine Owner’s cabin

Forward, the Owner’s cabin with its Island Bed and en-suite bathroom surpasses all expectations for optimum comfort. This new 44-footer Dufour yacht has been designed with an emphasis on detail, atmosphere and choice of materials. The result is a warm, light-filled atmosphere, where you’ll find more space and storage than ever before.

Available in 4 versions with 2 galley layouts, for greater comfort

The Dufour 41 yacht offers a total of 4 different layouts, with 3 or 4 cabins, and either a longitudinal galley or a forward galley… Luca Ardizio brings a revisited version of the forward galley, fully in keeping with Dufour’s DNA. The longitudinal galley retains plenty of storage space and a large work surface.

Smoother circulation for greater conviviality and ease under way

In keeping with Dufour’s DNA, the deck layout has been designed to give you a smooth sailing experience that’s full of sensations. The area between the helm station and the two winches has been enlarged to make sail manoeuvring easier. At anchor, you’ll be able to move freely around the plancha grill, thanks to the double access from the platform, which has also been enlarged.

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Berths

8

Cabins

3

Heads

2

Pullman Cabin

No

Seperate bathroom

Yes

Kitchen style

Front Kitchen

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Berths

8

Cabins

3

Heads

3

Pullman Cabin

No

Seperate bathroom

Yes

Kitchen style

Longitudinal

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Berths

10

Cabins

4

Heads

4

Pullman Cabin

No

Seperate bathroom

Yes

Kitchen style

Front Kitchen

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Berths

10

Cabins

4

Heads

4

Pullman Cabin

No

Seperate bathroom

No

Kitchen style

Longitudinal

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Technical specs

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Construction

  • Architect: Felci Yacht Design
  • Interior Designer: Ardizio Design
  • Hull construction: Infusion
  • Deck construction: Injection

Technical specifications

  • Overall length 13,91 m / 45 ft
  • Waterline length 12,23 m / 40.2 ft
  • Hull length 13,10 m / 43 ft
  • Max beam 4,45 m / 14.6 ft
  • Light displacement 10 200 kg approx
  • Draft 2,2 m / 7.2 ft
  • Keel weight 2850 kg
  • Fuel tank capacity 250 L
  • Water tank capacity 250 L + 180 (option)
  • Engine power 50 CV / 50 HP
  • Sail area 100m² / 1076 sqft
  • Mainsail 53m² / 570 sqft
  • Genoa 46m² / 495 sqft

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COMMENTS

  1. Contact Dufour Yachts for more informations

    Our network of Dufour Dealers is at your disposal for any information request concerning one of our Dufour yachts as well as for a request for after-sales service. Your Dufour Dealer will be your privileged contact to help you with your request. For any candidacy applications or other non-sales related requests, you will find a specific form to ...

  2. Dufour Yachts

    Dufour Yachts DNA. Constantly looking to the future, Dufour as a boat Manufacturer, designs each new model to provide pleasure and feel in complete serenity, whatever your cruising project and however you use your yacht.For over 60 years, we have been designing and building innovative, high-performance sailing boats.Marked by an assertive character and an identity recognisable among the crowd ...

  3. Sailboat Review: Dufour 41

    Making full use of its 14-foot beam, the Dufour 41 has a large, bright interior. Courtesy Dufour Yachts. Our test boat had the three-stateroom layout, with a spacious master forward and a pair of double-berth staterooms aft. It also had three heads, which, to be honest, seems like a bit of overkill on a 41-foot boat.

  4. New boat dealer Buy your dream sailboat near you

    Would you like to be accompanied by a Dufour boat dealer on a guided tour at our Virtual Marina or would you like to schedule a visit aboard the model of your choice? Whatever your sailing area, our Dufour Boat Dealer network is at your disposal to help you with your yacht buying project. From analysing your needs to the delivery and care of ...

  5. Dufour Yachts

    Dufour Yachts, Périgny, Poitou-Charentes, France. 30,960 likes · 907 talking about this · 511 were here. For more than 50 years, Dufour Yachts has offered a wide range of sailing yachts. Dufour Yachts, Périgny, Poitou-Charentes, France. 30,960 likes · 907 talking about this · 511 were here. ...

  6. Dufour Yachts

    Website. www.dufour-yachts.com. Dufour Gib'Sea 37. Dufour Yachts at the 2007 Genoa International Boat Show. Dufour Yachts is a French sailboat manufacturer which was founded in 1964 by naval architect and engineer Michel Dufour. [3] It was purchased by Fountaine Pajot in 2018, and Dufour remains a separate brand. [4]

  7. Find the sailboat Dufour 430

    The deck is perfectly optimised with easy on-board movement and extensive premium equipment. The Dufour 430, 43-foot sailing yacht is designed for those in search of bigger sensations on the water. It guarantees sensational enjoyment during all your. 13.24 m Overall length. 4.30 m Max beam.

  8. Welcome to the community

    Dufour Yachts Community. EN FR (Français) The Customer club that makes sense. Boat documents · Dufour Connect · Video tutorials · Dufour owner card · Boatshow invitations · Priviledged welcome and much more ! FORGOTTEN PASSWORD NEW ON THE COMMUNITY? I AM A DUFOUR OWNER. NB : only Dufour models built after the Dufour 40 will let you access ...

  9. Long-range luxury sailboats

    OCEAN CALLING. Like you, we want to experience the ocean. Every day, we strive to design yachts to make your dreams of offshore adventures a reality.. A peerless long-range sailing yacht with stunning aesthetics, the Dufour 56 is designed, first and foremost, for high-sea sailing.Fast, seaworthy and reliable in all circumstances, it embodies the very essence of a powerful, safe and easy-to ...

  10. On Order

    Whether for experienced sailors or adventure-seeking lovers of the sea, the Dufour 44 sailing yacht is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience. Created with the steadfast collaboration of Felci Yachts Design and the Dufour teams, the hull's sleek design and manoeuvrability at the helm will allow you to tame the seas while enjoying ...

  11. 15m sailing yacht Dufour 48

    AN INNOVATIVE LUXURY YACHT OF ALMOST 15 METRES. The Dufour 48 yacht offers an unparalleled experience and promotes living in the great outdoors, a return to the ocean. This luxury 15- meter sailing yacht reveals an aft cockpit that guarantees instinctive, safe and convivial sailing. A new feature is a second cockpit with sunbathing areas forward on the yacht, offering unrivalled comfort both ...

  12. Dufour 48

    The Dufour 48 is available in a three or four-cabin layout with either a forward or lateral galley, and the yacht has been thoughtfully designed to feature premium comfort furniture, including exceptional saloon tables by Ardizio Design, as well as extensive storage.

  13. Luxury yachts

    Intimacy on board, relaxing and convivial areas, personalization of layouts & materials, comfort while sailing with a limited crew, are all assets that make luxury yachts Dufour 470, Dufour 530, 56 and 61, unique models. If you are looking for a yacht for sale, we invite you to contact a local Dufour boat dealer!

  14. Why Dufour?

    With our team at ACY Yachts, you can own the Dufour of your dreams, expressly set up for you. Discover the ACY Difference and learn more about our complete range of Dufour yachts. Call now to speak with an expert: 844.567.3087. Dufour Yachts have been a leader in performance-based monohulls for over 50 years. Renowned for distinctive design and ...

  15. Dufour 37

    As one of the top-selling dealers for Fountaine Pajot worldwide and a proud dealer of Dufour Yachts, we provide innovative resources that can help dramatically reduce the costs of ownership, supported by Waypoints Yacht Charters. Call now to speak with an expert: 844.567.3087. The Dufour 37 incorporates major innovations from the successful ...

  16. Sailing boats for sale Dufour 61

    DUFOUR'S SUPERB FLAGSHIP YACHTS FOR GENUINE SENSATIONS. Once more, Dufour combines comfort with performance in the design of the new 61. The result is pure harmony to enhance your incomparable sailing experience. The Dufour 61, a 61-foot sailing luxury sailing yacht was designed and built in the tradition of the Dufour range.Developed to provide simple instinctive sailing, exciting and ...

  17. Dufour 430

    The construction and layout of the deck have been devised to guarantee the boat's robustness and safety on board, along with comfort on deck. The bulwark is directly integrated in the boat's hull. And the coach roof of this new 61-foot luxury sailing yacht has been designed to leave room for a broad foredeck enhancing both style and comfort.

  18. Dufour Yachts for sale

    Dufour is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale in a range of sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 27 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 63 feet, and an average length of 43 feet. Boat Trader currently has 56 Dufour boats for sale, including 34 new vessels and 22 used boats ...

  19. Production of sailboats

    100% manufactured in France, all Dufour's sailing yachts are conceived, designed and produced at the company's headquarters in La Rochelle. Producing around 400 models a year, Dufour manages its entire production line, from planning through to the end product, and including assembly and joinery.

  20. Dufour 44 Sailboat

    Dufour 44 Sailboat. Whether for experienced sailors or adventure-seeking lovers of the sea, the is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience. Created with the steadfast collaboration of Felci Yachts Design and the Dufour teams, the hull's sleek design and manoeuvrability at the helm will allow you to tame the seas while enjoying precise ...