Dufour 40 PERFORMANCE

Dufour 40 Performance from 2003, launched in 2003 by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle.

Sailboat designed for racing/cruising by naval architects Umberto Felci and Patrick Roséo.

This model was praised for its successful combination of race performance and cruising comfort, winning the "Boat of the Year" award in France in the year of its launch.

In 2024, the boat was prepared for its first transatlantic crossing from Italy in November 2024. Italian flag, EU VAT paid, visible in Martinique

Layout:

Double forward cabin with bench

Two double cabins aft

Saloon with shower, sink, and headstarboard with black water tank 60 L

Saloon table and benches on port and starboard

Chart table on starboard

L-shaped galley on port

April 2023 Ventura 150C automatic desalinator 23L/h

Forward water tank of 170 L

Aft water tank of 160 L

Pressurized hot and cold water

Galley:

Two-basin stainless steel sink

Inox two-burner gas stove with balancer kit and 1 pair of casseroles

(No oven)

Waeco refrigerator, compressor and evaporator replaced in April 2023

Sails and Rigging:

9/10th fractional rig with two stages of backstays and running stays

Standing rigging replaced in 2019, forestay in 2025
Karver KRS 30 genoa furler, new February 2025
Z-Diffusion mast with track and sail trolleys Facnor on rollers
Deck removal in February 2025 for inspection and maintenance.
Replacement of trolleys and mast track – Facnor

Replacement of head and aerial sheave blocks Raymarine.

Replacement of mooring LED light
New in 2023 full batten mainsail in Filmless Twaron Dyneema 45 m2, with 2 automatic reefing points and a semi-automatic third reef.

New in 2023 lazy-bag

New in 2024 lazy-jacks

New in 2023 Genoa 135% on roller in Filmless Twaron Dyneema 45 m2

New in 2024 Gennaker 125 m2 South Sail on furler

New in 2022 Gennaker halyard

New in 2023 Storm-bag 8 m2 with 2 sheets

Rigid boom vang

Boom brake

Spinnaker pole
Removable carbon bow pole

Two Harken ST 48 winches in the cockpit

Two Harken ST 44 winches on the coachroof

Electronics:

New in 2022 Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler 2 radar

New in 2022 Raymarine AIS 700 receiver and transponder

New in 2023 Retractable DST 800 tri-sensor (speed/depth/temperature)

Second Raymarine depth sensor (at chart table)
New in 2023 Raymarine Course Deviation Indicator

New in 2023 Raymarine EV-1 autopilot sensor

New in 2023 Raymarine Evolution EV200 autopilot – Type 1 (auto pilot controller ACU-200)

New in 2023 Raymarine P70Rs autopilot control unit

New in 2023 Lewmar Constellation 12V electric pilot motor, model 89300086

New in 2022 Raymarine Axiom 9 Plus MFD GPS

New in 2022 Raymarine Lighthouse Software Version 4.0 (Axiom 9+)

New in 2023 Raymarine i70s multifunction display

Electrical System:

New March 2025 two Exide Dual AGM 100A 12V service batteries

December 2022, one Exide Start AGM 50A 12V engine battery

New in 2023 Sunware 2 x 120 W solar panels, total 240 W on bimini

Remoran Wave3 hydrogenerator, 300W with controller and charge protector from 2024

Mastervolt 25A battery charger

September 2023 new 65A alternator

Deck:

Quick A1012 1000 W electric windlass, motor replaced in 2024

Main anchor Mantus M2 25 kg with 70 meters of 10 mm chain and 40 m rope
Secondary anchor Delta 22 kg on a mixed rode, 32 meters of 16mm three-strand polyester line and 8 meters of chain 10 mm

Main sheet

Liros Handy Elastic mooring line
Bimini on stainless steel arches, new bimini canvas in January 2026

New in 2024 roof cover NV Equipment

Teak cockpit table

Cockpit shower

Swim ladder

Miscellaneous:

Zodiac Cadet 200 Aero 6’7’’ inflatable dinghy

New in 2024 Honda 2.3 hp 4-stroke outboard motor (little used)

Offshore safety equipment for eight people
GlobalFixV4 distress beacon
Survival raft Syntesy eight persons in container: to be serviced

Engine maintenance:
Oil change and filters January 2026
Sail-drive service January 2026
Fuel tank cleaning in 2023

New in 2023 Bruntons Autoprop three-blade folding propeller

Sail-drive membrane replacement in March 2023

January 2026: Sanding old antifouling, first coat of gray antifouling, second and third coats of blue antifouling

Replacement of rudder bushings January 2026
Spare parts and basic tools included.