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Sailboat Dufour 41 12.75m-Test
Sailing yacht · 42 ft (13 m) · Loano
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Dufour
- Modell
- 41
- Länge
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Gäste
- 6
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
The Dufour 41 is a well-balanced 41-foot cruiser that leans toward comfortable coastal and family sailing, with modern styling, a wide beam, and a layout aimed at easy living aboard. It is not a pure performance yacht, but its sail plan and proportions should deliver capable, predictable sailing for its size.[1][5][7]
Vorteile
- +Modern 41-foot design with a wide beam and current cruising layout
- +Strong emphasis on comfort and livability for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins
- +Good tankage and engine options for coastal cruising
- +Balanced sail plan and draft choices for practical everyday use
Nachteile
- −Performance focus is moderate rather than sporty
- −Wide beam can favor volume over close-windward feel
- −Limited tankage in some published specs for longer independent cruising
- −Best suited to coastal and family cruising more than high-performance passagemaking
The Dufour 41 is a modern fiberglass cruising yacht measuring about 12.75 m overall, with a beam just over 4.2 m and a layout offered around three guest cabins. Public specifications and reviews present it as a boat designed to combine performance with comfort, and its proportions support a spacious deck and interior for a boat in this class.[1][5][7]
On the water, the Dufour 41 is set up more as a capable cruiser than a stripped-out racer. Reported sail area, draft options, and a displacement around 9.7–9.8 tonnes point to a stable, straightforward sailing platform that should be forgiving for family crews and charter use, while still offering respectable pace for coastal passages.[1][3][5]
Comfort is one of its strongest points: the boat is marketed with 3 cabins and space for 6 guests, and the wider hull should translate into good living volume below and an easy cockpit experience above. Tankage varies by source and option, but published figures around 250 L fuel and 250–430 L water suggest a layout aimed at short- to medium-range cruising rather than extended offshore autonomy.[1][2][11]
In value terms, the Dufour 41 sits in the competitive modern cruising segment and appears to justify its position through build volume, flexible draft and tank options, and a contemporary finish rather than through standout performance figures. Buyers looking for a comfortable, well-specified cruiser will find it appealing, while sailors prioritizing pure speed or bluewater range may want a more specialized design.[5][7][9]
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