Dufour 44

Dufour 44 from 2006:

Equipped with a Volvo Penta D2 55 HP engine with only 750 hours,

This is a cruising racing sailboat that can be maneuvered alone. It is a very good performer upwind and downwind (apart from X Yachts and J Boats, not many go faster), highly maneuverable with very fine helm feel.
The keel is made of lead unlike traditional cruising sailboats, and the mast passing through the keel makes it very stiff under sail and highly responsive.
It is a very seaworthy and secure boat in rough weather.
It is equipped with necessary reinforcements and attachments for a furler.

The rigging was renewed in June 2021, two years ago:

- Genoa roller reefing replaced with a new one: FACNOR LS200, identical to the original.
- The forestay and two shrouds replaced
- Lazy bag and the "crystal" of the bimini replaced in 2023 — new!
- The bimini and the top awning replaced in October 2017
- The bow pulpit replaced in May 2016
- The sail drive seal has not been replaced but was checked by the shipyard, which concluded it does not need changing
- The engine maintenance was performed by a professional mechanic (oil changes / oil filter / impeller replacement)
- The boat is equipped with a folding 3-blade J PROP propeller
- The genoa is not very old, replaced about 4 years ago, from DELTA VOILES; the mainsail is a very durable two reef sail from ETTORE YACHTING. It could be replaced with a machine roll, but it is in good condition and very high performing.
- Only one owner since new, purchased and delivered on May 17, 2007.

Visit and history available upon request, Monday through Sunday

Rare on the market!!!