What the fleet has seen
The Dufour Yachts 41, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Dufour Yachts 41 is a masthead sloop designed by Michel Dufour, built by Dufour and Dufour Yachts since 1971, with a fin keel and rudder on skeg. This 12.5-meter sailboat has a 3.8-meter beam, 1.8-meter draft, and displaces 8799 kg.3:26 Designed by Umberto Felci, the modern Dufour 41 features a hull geometry with a curved transition above the waterline to maximize interior volume.1:33 It offers a three-cabin layout with flexible aft configurations, allowing for two heads or a dedicated shower and storage.2:40 The forward cabin benefits from a wider hull section and fuller bow lines, increasing living space.1:17 On deck, the cockpit includes an oversized table and long benches, with helm stations angled at 45 degrees for ergonomics. A signature feature is the integrated cockpit galley and barbecue at the stern, accessible from the swim platform.3:34 Performance features include a deep rudder and a high-righting-moment bulb, with an optional upgraded sail plan that includes a high-roach mainsail and a coachroof-mounted jib track for tighter sheeting angles.4:17 SEILmagasinet notes that the Dufour 41 prioritizes volume and capacity, offering three cabins and two heads as standard, with an optional four-cabin configuration, and a spacious galley with dual refrigeration.
