Frers Dufour 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.3' · 11.98 m

Displ.

14,991 lbs · 6,800 kg

First year

1982

The Dufour 39, designed by the legendary naval architect German Frers and launched in the mid1980s, represents a sophisticated pivot point in the history of the French shipyard. During this era, Dufour sought to elevate its brand from a highvolume production builder to a premier manufacturer of performance cruisers that could rival the likes of Nautor Swan or Wauquiez. The result was a yacht characterized by the signature Frers "sheer"—an elegant, slightly curved profile—and a hull form that prioritized seakindliness and balanced handling over the maximization of interior volume. The 39 was part of a prestigious range that included its larger sibling, the Dufour 42, both of which shared the same design DNA and a focus on highend finish and bluewater capability.