Dufour Yachts 40 Performance used

Spirited sailing combined with practical liveaboard comfort defines this 2005 Dufour 40 Performance. Currently available in Italy, this used boat has been under private ownership since 2009 and is maintained in excellent condition. With a length of 12 meters and a beam of 3.9 meters, the layout offers three cabins and two heads, making it well-suited for extended coastal passages or active weekend sailing. The mechanical heart of this vessel is a 55hp Volvo Penta engine with a S-drive, featuring a 3-blade Maxprop propeller for efficient propulsion. Maintenance records are consistent, with the engine serviced in November 2025 and new seacocks and through-hull fittings installed in 2022. The S-drive seal was last replaced in 2016. Onboard power management is supported by solar panels, a wind generator, and a watermaker, while comfort is ensured by a Webasto heating system. The sail inventory is particularly strong, featuring a full-batten dacron mainsail and furling genoa, both replaced in 2021. Additional sail options include a spinnaker, a 2022 gennaker, and dacron storm jib and staysail, all managed via an aluminum mast and boom rig. Practicality extends to the deck with a 2023 Arimar tender and a 2.5hp Mercury 4-stroke outboard. This Dufour 40 Performance is ideal for sailors seeking a balanced cruiser-racer that has been cared for by its second owner. The interior remains in excellent order with a convertible dinette and functional galley. The vessel is offered at 95.000 EUR, with VAT paid status, representing a solid opportunity for those looking for a turn-key performance sailboat.