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The Dufour 39 is an 11-meter, 38-foot cruising yacht priced at 210,000 euros excluding VAT, with fully equipped models reaching just over 300,000 euros.0:11 The interior layout features three cabins and a dedicated office space, though the office configuration sacrifices potential space for an additional head.0:31 Interior finishes on the prototype show minor quality issues, including floor creaking.0:50 The galley includes dual sinks and significant refrigeration capacity, while the saloon utilizes a multi-angled seating arrangement with ottomans.1:10 Ventilation is provided through hatches under the sprayhood, allowing for airflow during rain.1:51 The cockpit features high seat cushions and a low coaming, though the helm position feels too low for comfortable side-steering.2:53 The deck layout offers a traveler in the performance version and options for either a self-tacking jib or an overlapping genoa.2:25 The mast is positioned well aft with outboard shrouds, and the backstay serves primarily to tension the forestay rather than induce mast bend.3:48

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