Dufour Yachts Dufour 40 (2004) For sale

Fast and modern cruiser-racer designed for offshore racing (including participation in events such as the Rolex Middle Sea Race) and coastal sailing, offering an effective balance between competitive sailing performance and comfortable cruising accommodations.

The boat has undergone numerous upgrades and alterations in the past years including but not limited to:

Rebuilt keel box (2022)

Refinished anchor locker (2022)

1500W Quick windlass with cockpit control and chain counter (2022)

4 × Triton² digital displays (2023)

Scanstrut instrument pod with integrated wireless charger at helm station (2024)

Zeus³S chartplotter (2023)

NAC-3 autopilot computer (2023)

Precision-9 electronic compass (2023)

RF-25 rudder feedback unit (2023)

WR-10 Bluetooth autopilot remote control (2023)

Autopilot control keypad (2023)

V60-B VHF radio with AIS transmitter (2023)

H60 wireless VHF handset, with charger mounted on instrument pod (2023)

Hercules sailing processor (2024)

WS310 wind sensor (anemometer) (2023)

DST810 depth/speed/temperature transducer (2023)

Yacht Devices USB-to-NMEA gateway for laptop or navigation computer connection (2024)

Victron DC-DC charger (2025)

Victron battery monitor shunt with digital display (2025)

New 60Ah starter battery (2024)

2 × LiFePO₄ 100Ah batteries with individual battery monitors (2025)

Solar charge controller (2020)

95W custom solar panel (2025)

12,000 BTU 12V marine air-conditioning system (2025)

Arimar 10-person liferaft (2023)

Standing rigging (stainless steel) (2022)

Running rigging in Dyneema (English Braids / Gottifredi) (2022–2024)

Lazy jacks and stack pack (2022)

Delta anchor with 10 m stainless steel chain and 40 m rode (2024)

105% aramid Technora jib (2023)

Aramid Technora mainsail (2023)

130% carbon-aramid genoa (2024)

Carbon-aramid Code Zero with Ubi Maior continuous furler (2024)

A2 asymmetric spinnaker (2024)

Unibow bowsprit with spinnaker and Code Zero attachment points, offset anchor bow roller, and stainless steel anti-chafe plate (2023)

All new composite through-hull fittings (Lloyd’s certified) (2023)

Freshwater pump replaced (2024)

Calorifier replaced (2024)

Second internal manual bilge pump installed (2024)

External manual bilge pump replaced (2024)

Internal electric bilge pump replaced, with automatic sensor, push-button reset fuse system, and manual override (2024)

Six USB charging ports installed (2024)

New cabin light fixtures, each with USB charging ports (2024)

New shower gulper pump, also configured for emergency bilge pumping (2024)

Deck finished with anti-slip coating (2025)

Life-line fittings replaced (2025)

Stanchion mounts replaced (2025)

Alternator refurbished (2025)

In addition, the boat is equipped with many further items and accessories that enhance comfort and usability, including bimini, sprayhood, 12V air-conditioning, solar panels, lithium battery system, and numerous other onboard features, too many to list.

Please note that the racing inventory is not included in the listing price. However, it is available for separate sale to buyers interested in occasional or competitive racing with the boat.