Dufour Yachts 41

The Dufour Yachts 41 is a masthead sloop designed by Michel Dufour, built by Dufour Yachts from 1971 to the present, and available as a sloop or ketch. It measures 12.5 meters LOA, with a 3.8-meter beam, 1.8-meter draft, and 8799 kg displacement.2:43 The hull geometry, designed by Umberto Felci, features curved transitions above the waterline to maximize interior volume.1:33 The 41-foot model offers a three-cabin layout with flexible aft configurations, allowing for two heads or a dedicated shower and storage.2:34 The forward cabin benefits from a wider hull section and fuller bow lines, increasing living space.1:23 On deck, the cockpit includes an oversized table and long benches, with helm stations angled at 45 degrees for improved ergonomics.2:43 A signature feature is an integrated cockpit galley and barbecue at the stern, designed for use 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 improved deck hardware, such as a coachroof-mounted jib track.4:17 The Dufour 41 was among the boats with electric motors tested during a five-day European Boat of the Year event in Spain.2:21 It was also displayed at the Båter i Sjøen boat show in Norway, alongside other Dufour models.0:52 The crew of *Califa* toured a Dufour Yachts 41 at the Miami Boat Show.14:29