Dufour 40 PERFORMANCE

Dufour 40 Performance second-hand sailing boat in good condition Under sale, a promise to purchase has just been signed Dufour 40 Performance from 2003, launched by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle in 2003. Sailing yacht designed for racing/cruising by naval architects Umberto Felci and Patrick Roséo. This model was acclaimed for its successful combination of racing performance and cruising comfort, earning the title of "Boat of the Year" in France in its launch year. In 2024, the boat was prepared for its first Atlantic crossing from Italy in November 2024. Italian flag, European VAT paid, viewable in Martinique. Ammenities: A double cabin at the bow with bench Two double cabins at the stern A head with shower, sink, and WC on starboard with a 60L black water tank Salon table with benches on port and starboard Navigation table on starboard L-shaped galley on port April 2023 - Ventura 150C automatic desalination unit 23L/h Front water tank of 170L Rear water tank of 160L Pressurized hot and cold water Galley: Two-basin stainless steel sink Two-burner stainless steel gas stove with galley kit and 1 pair of pot holders (No oven) Waeco refrigerator, compressor and evaporator replaced in April 2023 Sails and Rigging: 9/10th rig with two stages of spreader bars Standing rigging replaced in 2019, forestay replaced in 2025 Karver KRS 30 headsail furler, new February 2025 Z-Diffusion mast with track and gaff shrouds on bearings Mast removal in February 2025 for inspection and maintenance Replacement of gaff shrouds and mast track – Facnor Replacement of mast head pulleys and Raymarine aerial. Replacement of anchor light LED (new in 2023) Full batten mainsail in Filmless Twaron Dyneema 45 m², with 2 automatic reefs and a semi-automatic third reef - new in 2023 Lazy-bag new in 2023 Lazy-jacks new in 2024 Gennaker 125 m² South Sail on furler, new in 2024 Gennaker sheet new in 2022 Storm bag 8 m² with 2 sheets, new in 2023 Rigid boom vang Boom brake Spinnaker pole Removable carbon bowsprit Two Harken ST 48 winches in cockpit Two Harken ST 44 winches on the coachroof Electronics: 2022 - Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar 2 2022 - Raymarine AIS 700 receiver and transmitter 2023 - Retractable DST 800 tridata (speed/depth/temperature) Second Raymarine depth sensor (near chart table) 2023 - Raymarine heading indicator 2023 - Raymarine EV-1 autopilot sensor 2023 - Raymarine Evolution EV200 autopilot (Type 1) 2023 - Raymarine P70Rs autopilot control unit 2023 - Lewmar Constellation 12VDC electric pilot motor 2022 - Raymarine Axiom 9 Plus MFD GPS 2022 - Raymarine Lighthouse Version 4.0 operating software (Axiom 9+) 2023 - Raymarine i70s multifunction display Electrical: 2025 - Two 12V Exide Dual AGM service batteries 100A 2022 - One 12V Exide Start AGM engine battery 50A (December 2022) 2023 - Sunware 2 x 120W solar panels, total 240W on bimini 2024 - Remoran Wave3 hydro generator, 300W with controller and charge protector 2023 - Mastervolt 25A battery charger September 2023 - 65A alternator Deck: Quick A1012 1000W electric windlass, motor replaced in 2024 Main anchor Mantus M2 25kg with 70 meters of 10mm chain and 40m rode Secondary anchor Delta 22kg on mixed rode, 32m polyester line (3 strands, 16mm) and 8m chain (10mm) Iron anchor Liros Handy Elastic mooring line Bimini on stainless steel arches, new bimini canvas in January 2026 2024 - Roof cover NV Equipment Cockpit table in teak Cockpit shower Bathing ladder Miscellaneous: Zodiac Cadet 200 Aero 6’7’’ inflatable, flexible 2024 - Outboard motor Honda 2.3hp 4-stroke (lightly used) Horizon safety equipment for eight persons GlobalFixV4 distress beacon Survival raft Syntesy for eight in container, to be serviced Engine maintenance: oil change and filters in January 2026, sail-drive service January 2026, diesel tank cleaning in 2023 2023 - Bruntons Autoprop three-blade folding propeller Sail-drive membrane replacement in March 2023 January 2026 - hull antifouling sanding, first coat gray antifouling, second and third coats blue antifouling Replaced tiller bushings in January 2026 Spare parts and basic tools included