DUFOUR 39 – 1988 – German Frers Design
Dufour / Sparks of America Shipyard
The Dufour 39, designed by the renowned naval architect German Frers, is a cruising sailboat known for its elegance, marine performance, and onboard comfort. This unit, carefully maintained by its current owner for 19 years, is in very good overall condition and ready to sail.
Main specifications
• Builder: Dufour / Sparks of America
• Designer: German Frers
• Year: 1988
• Overall length: 11.98 m
• Beam: 3.80 m
• Displacement: 5 tons
• Engine: Volvo Penta 2300T, maintenance and checks up to date, 2700H
• Annual bottom cleaning, completed in 2026
• Flexiteek deck
• Complete sail wardrobe
• Standing rigging checked
• Full electronics
• Very well maintained boat
Layout:
Quality interior
Impeccable woodwork
Bright salon
Navigation table
Equipped kitchen
2 cabins: forward and rear lateral
Bathroom
Equipment:
420L water tanks, 180L fuel tanks
Batteries: regular maintenance and replacement
Standing rigging checked in 2022
Bottom cleaning in 2026, performed yearly
Impeccable Flexiteek deck
OK electronics
The Dufour 39 offers an excellent compromise between comfort and performance. Its German Frers-designed plan gives it great sailing qualities and a steady behavior in all conditions. Its spacious and warm interior layout makes it an ideal sailboat for both coastal cruising and offshore sailing.