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.