Allures 40 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

41.01' · 12.5 m

Disp.

19,400 lbs · 8,800 kg

First year

2005

The Allures 40 represents the foundational milestone of Allures Yachting, serving as the vessel that introduced the sailing world to the brand’s signature "integral centerboard" concept in 2003. Designed by the esteemed naval architects at BerretRacoupeau, the 40foot monohull was engineered specifically for longdistance cruising, blending a rugged Sealium aluminum hull with a lightweight composite deck. This hybrid construction was a radical departure from traditional allaluminum or allfiberglass builds, allowing for a lower center of gravity and a sleeker, more ergonomic deck layout than its contemporaries. The model's success was immediate, culminating in it being named "European Yacht of the Year" at the 2005 Grand Pavois, an accolade that cemented the shipyard’s reputation for bluewater excellence. While the original Allures 40 eventually evolved into the refined Allures 40.9, the original hull remains a benchmark for sailors seeking a vessel capable of both highlatitude exploration and shallowwater coastal gunkholing.