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dufour 405 gl-Test
Sailing yacht · 40 ft (12 m) · Valencia
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- dufour
- Modell
- dufour 405 gl
- Länge
- 40 ft (12 m)
- Gäste
- 8
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
The Dufour 405 GL is a capable 40-footer that blends easy cruising comfort with credible sailing performance. Its roomy three-cabin layout and practical tankage suit family use, while the moderate-draft fin keel and balanced rig give it enough performance to remain engaging rather than purely sedate.
Vorteile
- +Spacious 40-foot hull with 3 cabins and berths for 8
- +Good tankage for cruising: about 380 L water and 200 L fuel
- +Balanced sail plan and fin keel support solid upwind performance
- +Comfortable interior volume for its size
- +Widely available with proven Volvo Penta diesel and saildrive setup
Nachteile
- −Not as lively or sporty as dedicated performance cruisers
- −Deep draft limits access to shallow cruising grounds
- −Standard 40 hp power is adequate rather than generous
- −Age-related refit and maintenance costs can be significant
- −Interior finish and systems depend heavily on prior owner upkeep
The Dufour 405 GL is a 40-foot cruising monohull from the Grand Large line, designed to offer a practical balance between sailing ability and onboard livability. Its broad beam, fin keel, and moderate displacement give it a stable platform with enough sail-carrying power to feel purposeful under way rather than merely comfortable.
On the water, the model is generally regarded as easy to manage and capable of respectable cruising speeds for its class. The helm and sail plan suit short-handed sailing reasonably well, though the boat’s deep draft and cruising-oriented setup make it more of a capable all-rounder than a light, highly responsive performer.
Inside, the three-cabin layout and eight-guest capacity make it strong for family cruising or charter use. Tankage is practical for extended weekends or longer coastal trips, and the hull volume provides good space for a 40-footer. Overall value is solid if the boat has been maintained well, but buyers should budget for age-related systems and cosmetic refreshes.
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