Dufour 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Umberto Felci·2005·Dufour Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
40.42' · 12.32 m
Displ.
17,196 lbs · 7,800 kg
First year
2005

The Dufour 40 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the La Rochellebased shipyard, successfully bridging the gap between a highperformance racing hull and a refined cruising interior. Launched in 2002 and designed by the prolific naval architect Umberto Felci in collaboration with Patrick Roséo, the model was an immediate critical success, earning the prestigious "European Yacht of the Year" title in 2003. It was conceived during a period when the "cruiserracer" category was becoming increasingly competitive, and Dufour’s response was a vessel that featured a lowprofile coachroof, a powerful sail plan, and a hull optimized for the IMS (International Measurement System) handicap rule. While many contemporary designs sacrificed sailing agility for interior volume, the Dufour 40 prioritized a balanced, stiff, and responsive helm, making it a favorite for ownerdrivers who refused to compromise on speed while on family holidays.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 123,500
Ask, not sold · 31 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
18
31 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
11
Spain (43.3%) · Italy (10.0%) · United States (10.0%)

Recent Listings

27 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour 40 listings span 11 countries. Spain leads with 13 listings (43.3%), followed by Italy and United States.

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

Country breakdown

30 listings · 11 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 115,18513943.3%
Italy$ 108,2043210.0%
United States$ 123,5003110.0%
Greece$ 133,801226.7%
Malta$ 159,979216.7%
Netherlands$ 144,854216.7%
Saint Barthelemy$ 110,531103.3%
Germany$ 141,945103.3%
France$ 69,809103.3%
New Zealand$ 104,580113.3%
Slovenia$ 133,801103.3%

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
Dufour Classic 3837.58'$ 78,5353919
Performance 40You are here$ 123,5003118
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,1032813
Performance 3433.63'$ 90,7522713
Performance 34 Performance34.78'$ 88,0982314
Dufour Classic 3535'$ 52,357144
Performance 45 E45.76'$ 215,005123
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour 40 over the past 12 months is $123,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour 40 sailboats are for sale?+
18 Dufour 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 31 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour 40 has decreased by 6.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour 40 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (43.3%), Italy (10.0%), United States (10.0%).
05Do Dufour 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of Dufour 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.2% 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?+
Comparable models include Performance 44 Performance, Performance 40 Performance, Dufour 405 Grand Large. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.