Dufour Yachts 44

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The Dufour Yachts 44, on the water

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Footage from SVN solovelanet

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 23 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 23

CoastalBluewater

2.07 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.07

LightHeavy

155 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 155

EasygoingPowered-up

21.7 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 21.7

TenderStiff

28% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 28%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

Draws more than ~77% of boats her size on file
Beamier than ~88% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2265 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Dufour Yachts 44, as the fleet has seen it

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The Dufour Yachts 44 is a 13.9-meter fractional sloop cruising yacht, designed by Umberto Felci and built by Dufour Yachts since 2024, featuring a fin with bulb and spade rudder hull. Its design prioritizes performance and stability through a narrow hull, a low boom to lower the center of gravity, and ballast placement, contrasting with wider-hulled competitors like the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 and Beneteau Oceanis 46.1.15:03 The deck includes six winches and adjustable jib tracks for performance sailing.36:31 Interior configurations are modular, offering options for galley layouts, a dedicated shower, or an office space.11:07 Aboard Alfredo Contaldo's tour, a charter-focused "Easy Sailing" version was seen with a self-tacking jib and dual biminis.9:49 The cockpit features a split bimini system allowing movement between helm and guest areas.5:37 The Dufour Yachts 44 was displayed at the Båter i Sjøen boat show in Norway and the Napoli Boat Show.4:40

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 2 times across one channel of the fleet.

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On the water

The Dufour Yachts 44 on video

Dufour 44 - YES&NO, the cross-examinationThe Dufour 44 features a single-rudder design and low-boom configuration to prioritize sailing performance and stability.SVN solovelanet

Here are the sailboats you will find at Båter i SjøenThe Båter i Sjøen show displays 19 sailboats, including the 59-foot Hanse 590 and Jeanneau 455.SEILmagasinet

NAPOLI BOAT SHOW 2026 ⛵ the best sailboats of the first edition of the NBS at Marina di StabiaThe Napoli Boat Show showcases new catamaran and monohull models, highlighting trends in performance cruising and modular design.Alfredo Contaldo

SEILmagasinet TV Episode 5-2024The Bestevaer 36 features a retractable swing keel and pilot house for sustainable, long-distance expedition sailing.SEILmagasinet

SEILmagasinet visits Båter i Sjøen 2024Hanse 360 world premiere and Bali 4.6 catamaran draw the most attention at Båter i Sjøen 2024.SEILmagasinet

J40: Sailing joy beats living spaceThe J40 performance cruiser features a carbon mast and Harken hardware with a base price of 350,000 euros.SEILmagasinet

SEILmagasinet TV Episode 1 - 2025The episode reviews the J40, Vokka E55, and Outremer 48 Open alongside winter sailing tips in Strømstad.SEILmagasinet

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

27.9%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

21.7

Displacement / length

155.4

Comfort ratio

23.4

Capsize screening

2.07

Hull speed

8.5 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

2093

Hull

Hull type

Fin w/bulb & spade rudder

Construction

Fiberglass

Production

Years built

First built 2024

Designer

Felci Yacht Design, Umberto Felci

Builder

Dufour Yachts

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More boats like her, on the water

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Grand Soleil 42 LC13.85 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA performance-oriented cruiser by Marco Lostuzzi featuring a high sail area-to-displacement ratio and an optional tall rig

Genoa Boat Show 2019, the novelties2:21 from SVN solovelanet

J Boats J/4513.86 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA high-performance Alan Johnstone fractional sloop designed for fast, comfortable offshore cruising

Fast Cruising Sailboat J 450:55 from Practical Sailor

X Yachts X-4614.01 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Niels Jeppesen-designed performance cruiser balancing a stiff 43% ballast ratio with a sleek fractional rig

Radar Boat Rescue10:31 from 59° North Sailing

J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/4614.02 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA masthead sloop designed for offshore cruising, featuring a 1.89m draft and a balanced 10,886kg displacement

Crossing the DATE Line and the EQUATOR! Epic Sailing Journey In The Remote Pacific! [Ep. 173]from Sailing Sweet Ruca

Dufour Yachts 455 Grand Large13.76 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA 13.76-meter fractional sloop with a 2.01-meter draft, designed for high-volume cruising comfort

Greek Myths & Real Sailor Stories (Sailing La Vagabonde) Ep. 1178:17 from Sailing La Vagabonde

Bavaria Yachts 4413.93 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 2002-2004 production cruiser featuring a 13.93-metre hull and a balanced 19.84 sail-area-to-displacement ratio

...and then there were three. (Ep 321)12:55 from Sailing Zatara

The family

Related models

The designs closest to hers — usually the rest of the builder's range, sometimes the same hull sold under another name.

Dufour Yachts 48A 15.29-metre performance cruiser with a 4.85-metre beam and a 2.35-metre draft for offshore stability Dufour Yachts 40A 12.32-metre fractional sloop featuring a 1.65-metre draft and a balanced 36% ballast ratio for coastal cruising Dufour Yachts 54A high-performance fractional sloop by Felci Yacht Design featuring a smart electric propulsion option and flexible cabin layouts Dufour Yachts 445 Grand LargeA 13.5-meter fractional sloop featuring a 2.2-meter bulb keel and a displacement of just over 10 tonnes Dufour Yachts 37A modern fractional sloop from Felci Yacht Design, balancing a performance-oriented hull with a stable, comfortable beam

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