TECHNICAL SHEET Dufour DUFOUR 40 PERFORMANCE

Technical sheet DUFOUR 40 PERFORMANCE 49

DUFOUR 40 PERFORMANCE - 2004

Dufour

TECHNICAL SHEET

Main datas

  • Builder : Dufour
  • Life Raft : No
  • Year : 2004
  • Beam : 3,90 m
  • Subtype : Pleasure
  • Architect : FELCI
  • Hull : Monohull
  • Material : GRP
  • Length : 12,00 m
  • keel : Fixed Keel
  • Draft minimum : 2,10 m

Engines

  • Brand : VOLVO PENTA
  • Model : D2 55B
  • Drive : Saildrive
  • Fuel capacity : 160
  • Power Unit. (CV) : 55
  • Fuel : Diesel
  • Montage : In Board (IB)
  • Engine(s) : 1

Facilities

  • Double Cabin : 3
  • Sailor Cabin : 0
  • Head : 2
  • Berth : 8
  • Helm : No
  • WC : Sailor

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Main Features

  • The Dufour 40 Performance is a series of high-performance cruising sailboats designed by naval architects Guielavogui and Leotard, produced by the French shipyard Dufour Yachts. Launched in 2014, this model embodies the perfect balance between comfort, speed, and maneuverability, ideal for demanding sailors seeking performance in both cruising and racing.

    Main technical features

    • Overall length: 12.15 meters (40 feet)
    • Waterline length: 10.80 meters
    • Beam (width): 3.98 meters
    • Draft:
      • Standard: 2.10 meters (fixed keel)
      • Performance version: 2.30 meters (optimized for speed)
    • Displacement: 8,400 kg (standard version)
    • Upwind sail area: 85 m²
    • Mainsail area: 38 m²
    • Headsail (genoa):
      • Standard: 47 m² (100% headsail)
      • Performance option: 54 m² (asymmetrical for extra power)
    • Mast and rigging:
      • Type: Single-piece aluminum mast (Selby or Hall Spar)
      • Mast height: 18.20 meters (with backstay)
      • Mast rake: 1.5° aft
      • Stainless steel piano wire forestay and backstay
    • Sails and performance:
      • Sail storage capacity: Mainsail + genoa (or jib) + storm trysail
      • Winches: 2 Lewmar 44ST winches (genoa handling) + 2 Lewmar 32ST winches (mainsail)
      • Sail handling: 2 meters of mainsail and genoa halyard
      • Theoretical top speed: ~12 knots in 15 knots of wind
      • Recommended cruising speed: 7 to 9 knots
    • Hull and deck features:
      • Hull: Lightweight and rigid polyester/vinylester composite (infusion process)
      • Deck: PVC/polyester sandwich with honeycomb core for strength and insulation
      • Keel height: Optimized profile to reduce drag and improve upwind performance
      • Rudder type: Semi-spade (suspended) for better maneuverability
      • Propeller: 2-blade stainless steel, retractable (option) or fixed (standard)
    • Interior layout:
      • Berths: 2 double cabins (with integrated storage) + 2 single berths in the saloon (convertible)
      • Bathroom: 1 marine toilet with sink and storage, freshwater system (150 liters)

Price guide, Quotation

To give an idea, in 2025, an DUFOUR 40 PERFORMANCE Dufour from 2004 was offered on the market at a price of €94,000.

Limitation of liability : XBOAT assumes no responsibility for the information provided in this technical data sheet, which has been sourced from the internet and has not been verified. This information is non-contractual and does not, in any way, bind XBOAT.

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