The Dufour shipyard presents its new 11-meter sailboat, the Dufour 39, built to plan. Umberto Felci And Luca ArdizioThis boat embodies the new Dufour culture: offering a sailboat that embodies the outdoor spirit. It presents a cruiser designed to provide ample space, both inside and out, in an elegant and enjoyable sailing experience.
The Dufour shipyard is also joining the fray this spring, announcing a new sailboat to be launched in the coming months. Dufour 39, an 11.27-meter cruising sailboat is the first sailboat carrying the new DNA of the Dufour shipyard, geared towards outdoor. The goal is to offer an ultra-versatile and spacious sailboat. This new boat stands out for its balanced approach to performance, livability, and modularity, but above all, without sacrificing one for the sake of the other. Will the gamble pay off?
To remember:
- Length : 11.27 meters.
- Architecture : hard-chine hull for optimized interior volume.
- Modularity : configurations adaptable according to the navigation program.
- Cockpit : Skylounge space open to the outside.
- Interior : customizable fittings (office, washing machine, additional bathroom).
An architecture optimized for navigation and comfort
The Dufour 39 was designed by Umberto Felci And Luca ArdizioThe first observation is that hard-chine hull allows for increased living space while maintaining an efficient waterline.
Thanks to a generous landlord and one large bowThe sailboat offers comparable volumes to larger boats, while remaining maneuverable. wide walkways The deck layout improves circulation on board. The idea here is to recreate a space reminiscent of multihulls, something Bénéteau and Moody had already attempted. But the initial designs are quite convincing.
A scalable platform
The Dufour 39 is designed as a modular platform, adaptable to different types of navigation:
- Simplified setup : self-tacking jib and furling mainsail for easy use.
- Performance configuration : genoa on track and square-top mainsail controlled from the cockpit.
This modularity allows you to switch from coastal cruising to more sporty sailing, while maintaining consistency in boat handling.
A cockpit designed for life on board
The novelty is the Skylounge Cockpitwhich is at the heart of the experience aboard the Dufour 39. And here, it must be said, we’re moving beyond the standards of sailing. The cockpit becomes as much a living space as a sailing space. While boats have been designed with this in mind for the last 20 years, here it’s a deliberate choice. This cockpit incorporates:
- Dual remote helm stations for smooth traffic flow.
- Outdoor kitchen (Seaside Kitchen) for outdoor dining.
- Modular bathing area And configurable rear bench seat.
- Hard top And retractable helmsman seats to adapt to different uses.
A bright and adaptable interior
The Dufour 39 is betting on large glazed surfaces To maximize natural light and maintain a visual connection with the outdoors, several layout configurations are available:
- 2 or 3 cabins.
- Office space for teleworking.
- Technical storage module (with washing machine option).
- Additional bathroom Or wet storage for long cruises.
There forward cabin, particularly spacious, benefits from the volume generated by the bow.
Dufour 39 Technical Specifications
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.27 m |
| Architects | Umberto Felci, Luca Ardizio |
| Type of hull | Chined |
| Rudder | Mono-saffron |
| Interior configurations | 2 or 3 cabins, high modularity |