What the fleet has seen
The Dufour Yachts 44, 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 44 is a 13.9-meter fractional sloop designed by Umberto Felci and built by Dufour Yachts, featuring a fin with bulb and spade rudder hull. Launched in 2024, this cruising yacht prioritizes performance with a narrow hull, a low boom to lower the center of gravity, and a single rudder configuration intended to reduce leeway and improve handling.5:25 The deck layout includes six winches and adjustable jib tracks, and it can be equipped with an optional Smart Electric Pack featuring a 25 Kw engine and a 27 Kw/h lithium battery pack.36:31 Interior configurations are modular, offering choices such as a transverse or longitudinal kitchen, a dedicated shower compartment, or an office space.10:58 Aboard *Lady K Sailing*, a review noted inconsistencies in interior finish and material selection, such as misaligned wood grains and uneven floor panels, despite a modern hull and good sailing performance.5:52 The Dufour 44, with a displacement of 10200 kg, is presented as a performance-oriented competitor to models like the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 and Beneteau Oceanis 46.1, emphasizing stability through ballast placement rather than wider hulls.2:57
