Dufour 40
10 / 81 - score 73%
The Dufour 40 is a 40.42ft fractional sloop designed by Umberto Felci and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) since 2005.
The Dufour 40 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 95%
| Model | Dufour 40 | ||
| Length | 40.42 ft (90%) | the closest to 40.03 ft | |
| Beam | 12.80 ft (100%) | the closest to 12.80 ft | |
| Draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 60%
| Sail area / displ. | 20.89 (44%) | the closest to 22.09 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 36.09 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 175.42 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.22 (75%) | the closest to 23.62 | |
| Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull 54%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.24 ft (54%) | the closest to 36.74 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17196 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6206 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.95 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 866.41 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 57.91 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 330.69 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 402.52 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48.10 ft | ||
| J | 13.75 ft | ||
| P | 46.75 ft | ||
| E | 17.22 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 42 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 87 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Umberto Felci | ||
| First built | 2005 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |