Dufour 40 E Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Umberto Felci / Patrick Roséo·2006·Dufour Yachts
Dufour 40 E drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
40.52' · 12.35 m
Displ.
17,527 lbs · 7,950 kg
First year
2006

The Dufour 40 E, or "Evolution," represents a refined iteration of the wildly successful Dufour 40, a design that famously secured the IMS World Championship and multiple "Boat of the Year" accolades. Launched in late 2009 as a 2010 model, the 40 E was tasked with a difficult objective: improving upon a hull that many considered the benchmark for the "cruiserracer" category. Designed by Umberto Felci in collaboration with Patrick Roséo for the interior, the 40 E transitioned the model into a more modern era, replacing the massive single wheel of its predecessor with a twinwheel configuration and updating the deck mold to improve ergonomics for both racing crews and cruising families. This model served as a cornerstone of the Dufour Performance range, offering a stiffer, more responsive alternative to the builder's more voluminous Grand Large cruising line.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 150,393
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+42.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (60.0%) · Spain (20.0%) · Poland (20.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour 40 E listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by Spain and Poland.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 129,0003060.0%
Spain$ 171,7851020.0%
Poland$ 185,9311020.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance 44 Performance44.85'$ 349,0456123
Performance 40 Performance40.42'$ 122,5384621
Dufour 405 Grand Large39.93'$ 146,5994625
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,1032813
Dufour 410 Grand Large40.68'$ 186,1582213
Elan E434.78'$ 196,6291811
Beneteau 4039.83'$ 150,506155
Performance 45 E45.76'$ 215,005123
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119
Performance 40 EYou are here$ 150,39361

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour 40 E cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour 40 E over the past 12 months is $150,393. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour 40 E sailboats are for sale?+
1 Dufour 40 E listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour 40 E prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour 40 E has increased by 42.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour 40 E sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour 40 E listings over the past 12 months are United States (60.0%), Spain (20.0%), Poland (20.0%).
05Do Dufour 40 E listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Dufour 40 E listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Dufour 40 E?+
Comparable models include Performance 44 Performance, Performance 40 Performance, Dufour 405 Grand Large. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.