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Sailing yacht · 39 ft (12 m) · Bastia
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- dufour
- Modèle
- 405 grand large
- Longueur
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Passagers
- 8
- Cabines
- 3
Verdict
A capable cruiser that blends decent pace, predictable handling and practical liveaboard volume. Its layout and build philosophy suit relaxed family sailing more than pure performance, while the market view has generally been positive for value.
Avantages
- +Balanced cruiser-racer design with a modern hull shape
- +Easy to handle for its size, with twin-wheel cockpit on many examples
- +Good interior volume and practical 3-cabin layout
- +Reasonable tankage and engine size for cruising
- +Generally regarded as good value in its class
Inconvénients
- −Not a high-performance yacht compared with sportier 40-footers
- −Shoal-draft and keel options can vary, affecting upwind bite
- −Interior finish and condition can differ widely by individual boat
- −Cockpit and deck layout prioritize cruising over racing efficiency
The Dufour 405 Grand Large is a Felci-Roséo-designed cruising yacht that aims for a balance of style, interior space and usable sailing performance. At about 39 feet, it sits in a very popular size range for owners who want a manageable family cruiser with a more modern hull and deck than older, heavier designs.
Under sail, it is generally described as quick enough to be satisfying without being demanding. Reviews note that it is easy to handle and well organized, with a setup that supports short-handed sailing rather than aggressive performance cruising. It should feel stable and predictable, but not especially lively compared with lighter, more performance-oriented boats.
Inside, the 3-cabin, 8-berth arrangement gives it solid cruising practicality, and the boat is known for good livability for its length. Tankage and engine spec are appropriate for extended coastal cruising, and the layout is typically judged as sensible rather than flashy. As a used purchase, overall value is often strong, but condition varies enough that survey quality matters more than the model name alone.
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