Dufour 45 E Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Umberto Felci & Patrick Roséo·2008·Dufour Yachts
Dufour 45 E drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
45.76' · 13.95 m
Displ.
23,964 lbs · 10,870 kg
First year
2008

The Dufour 45 E, where the "E" signifies "Evolution," represents a highwater mark in the French builder’s Performance range. Launched in 2008 and designed by the renowned Umberto Felci, this vessel was engineered to bridge the gap between a competitive regatta racer and a luxurious longdistance cruiser. Unlike the Grand Large series, which prioritizes volume and upright stability for coastal hopping, the 45 E features a sleeker profile, a deeper keel, and a more potent sail plan. Its arrival signaled Dufour’s intent to compete directly with the "Performance Cruiser" benchmarks set by brands like XYachts and Grand Soleil, blending French elegance with Italian naval architecture.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 215,005
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-10.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Greece (33.3%) · Ireland (33.3%) · Turkey (16.7%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour 45 E listings span 5 countries. Greece leads with 4 listings (33.3%), followed by Ireland and Turkey.

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

Country breakdown

12 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 226,8804133.3%
Ireland$ 191,9754233.3%
Turkey$ 174,5512016.7%
Italy$ 230,370108.3%
United States$ 347,000108.3%

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 445 Grand Large44.29'$ 219,3743521
Sun 455 Grand Large45.14'$ 170,8283418
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Performance 3433.63'$ 90,7522713
Elan E434.78'$ 196,6291811
Swan 4545.37'$ 325,000137
Performance 45 EYou are here$ 215,005123
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,259124

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour 45 E cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour 45 E over the past 12 months is $215,005. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour 45 E sailboats are for sale?+
3 Dufour 45 E listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour 45 E prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour 45 E has decreased by 10.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour 45 E sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour 45 E listings over the past 12 months are Greece (33.3%), Ireland (33.3%), Turkey (16.7%).
05Do Dufour 45 E listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Dufour 45 E listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.7% 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 45 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.