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Production 39-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Dufour Yachts USA Inc.. Designed by Umberto Felici. Built in France. Produced from 2002.
Specifications for the Dufour 40
| LOA |
40.7 ft.
| LOD |
39.3 ft.
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| LWL |
35.2 ft.
| Beam |
12.8 ft.
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| Draft |
6.9 ft.
| DraftMin |
5.0 ft.
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| Displaces |
16,133 lbs.
| Ballast |
5,967 lbs.
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| Sail Area |
732.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
165
| B/D |
37 %
| SA/D |
18.3
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| Comfort |
21.7
| Capsize |
2.03
| L/B |
3.1
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A test sail in this racer-cruiser which, according to Hazelton, "moved quite comfortably through the chop, so much so that the knotmeter reading of about 7.7 on the wind was a bit of a surprise."
[48º North, December 2005]
"The sleek lines, fine entries and short overhangs suggest an intent to race, when she is actually built as a cruiser." The reviewer "couldn′t keep my eyes off the Dufour . . . She is an extremely attractive boat."
[Yachting World, January 2003]
"If you are looking for a Q-ship to ambush the Wednesday night beer can race regulars, this design might fit the bill . . . And we don′t think you′ll have a problem convincing your significant other that the interior well be great for cruising."
[Sailing World, April 2003]
"Years ahead of its time, Dufour has produced a yacht with a level of performance and comfort never achieved before," thinks this reviewer.
[Boats and Yachting Magazine, Jan/Feb 2003]
Second largest builder of recreational craft in Europe, specializing in racing/cruising sailboats. The group includes Dufour Yachts S.A., (Dufour monohulls and Atoll "monomarans"), Gibert Marine (Gib′Sea monohulls) and Nautitech catamarans lines. The company has an association with Cantiere del Pardo. Italy (Grand Soleil monohulls).
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