Dufour F39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.3' · 11.98 m

Displ.

14,960 lbs · 6,786 kg

First year

1984

The Dufour F39, often referred to simply as the Dufour 39 Frers, arrived in the mid1980s as a highpedigree evolution of the French shipyard’s lineup. At a time when Dufour Yachts was transitioning from the heavy, robust cruisers of the 1970s toward a more sophisticated, performanceoriented market, the firm commissioned the renowned naval architect German Frers to pen the lines for the 39. This collaboration resulted in a vessel that combined the elegant, lowprofile aesthetics characteristic of Frers designs with the industrial fiberglass expertise of the La Rochelle factory. The F39 remains a standout in the "performance cruiser" category, prized for its ability to handle offshore conditions without sacrificing the nimble handling required for club racing.