Dufour 44

Dufour 44 from 2006:

Equipped with a Volvo Penta D2 55 HP engine with only 750 hours,

This is a "Cruising Race" type sailboat that can be handled alone, it is a very good performer upwind and downwind (apart from X Yacht and J boats, not many go faster), it is highly maneuverable with a very fine helm feeling. The keel is made of lead unlike traditional cruising sailboats, and the mast passing through the keel makes it very stiff to the sail and highly reactive.

It is a very seaworthy boat, very safe in rough weather,
Equipped with the necessary reinforcements and attachments for a retractable stay.

The rigging was renewed in June 2021, two years ago:

- The Genoa furling system replaced by a new one: FACNOR LS200, identical to the original.
- The forestay and two shrouds were replaced.
- The Lazy Bag and the "Crystal" of the bimini in 2023 are new!
- The bimini and the sprayhood were replaced in October 2017.
- The aft hatch was replaced in May 2016.
- The sail drive seal was not replaced, it was checked by the boatyard which concluded that it did not need changing.
- The engine maintenance was done by a professional mechanic (oil changes / oil filter / impeller replacement).
- The boat is equipped with a folding 3-blade J PROP propeller.
- The genoa is not very old, replaced about 4 years ago, from DELTA VOILES; the mainsail is a very durable two-reef sail from ETTORE YACHTING, it could benefit from a machine wash but is in good condition and very efficient.
- Only one owner, purchased new and delivered on May 17, 2007.

Visits and history available upon request, Monday through Sunday.

Rare on the market!!!