Dufour 44

Dufour 44 from 2006:

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

This is a "Cruise Race" type sailboat that can be handled alone, it is a very good performer both upwind and downwind (Apart from X Yacht and J boats, not many go faster), it is highly maneuverable with a very fine helm feel.
The ballast is made of lead unlike traditional cruising sailboats, and the mast passing through the keel, which makes it very stiff under sail and very responsive.
It is a very seafaring boat, very safe in rough weather,
It is equipped with the necessary reinforcements and attachment points for a retractable stay.

The rig was renewed in June 2021, 2 years ago:
- The genoa furler replaced with a new one: FACNOR LS200, identical to the original.
- The forestay and 2 shrouds replaced
- The Lazy Bag and the "Crystal" of the bimini in 2023 are new!
- The bimini and the sprayhood were replaced in October 2017
- The headsail halyard was replaced in May 2016
- The saildrive seal has not been replaced, it was checked by the shipyard which concluded it did not need changing
- The engine maintenance was carried out by a professional mechanic (oil changes / oil filter / impeller replacement),
- The boat is equipped with a foldable 3-blade JPROP propeller.
- The genoa is not very old, replaced about 4 years ago, it is a Delta Voiles genoa, and the mainsail is a very durable two-reef sail from Ettore Yachting, it could benefit from being replaced with a machine-made sail, but it is in good condition and very efficient.
- Only one owner since new, purchased and delivered on May 17, 2007.

Visits and history available upon request Monday through Sunday

Rare on the market!!!