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£99,453
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Specifications

Make Dufour
Model 40
Year 2008
Length 40.5ft (12.3m)
Beam 3.69m
Draft 2.08m
Hull Material grp
Engine Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine, Power: 55 HP, Engine hours: approx. 2200
Fuel Type diesel
Location Preveza, Greece
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model D2-55
Engine Power 55 hp
Drive Type shaft
Autopilot Yes
Solar Panels Yes

Equipment & Extras

berths
6
cabins
3

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Description




Remarks :Introducing the Dufour 40, a stunning cruiser from 2008 that embodies elegance and performance. With an overall length of 12.32 meters, this vessel is designed for both comfort and adventure on the water. The hull is crafted from durable fiberglass, ensuring a robust and reliable sailing experience. The Dufour 40 features a thoughtfully designed layout that maximizes space and functionality, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and spirited sailing. Its sleek lines and modern aesthetic are complemented by practical equipment, enhancing your journey. Whether you're navigating coastal waters or exploring distant shores, the Dufour 40 promises a delightful experience. With its impressive craftsmanship and attention to detail, this boat is ready to create unforgettable memories on the waves. Embrace the freedom of sailing with the Dufour 40, where every journey is an adventure waiting to unfold.

Accommodation : ACCOMMODATION • 3 double cabins• 6 berths total• Standing headroom approx. 2 m• 2 heads compartments with showers• Alcantara upholstery with cotton covers• Curtains throughout• Saloon table• Chart table• Hanging lockers LAYOUTThe interior layout features three double cabins with a forward owner’s cabin and two aft guest cabins. The main saloon provides a comfortable seating and dining area around the central table, with the chart table positioned to starboard and a practical galley nearby. Two heads compartments with showers provide added convenience when cruising with guests. DOMESTICThe galley is arranged for practical use and includes a sink, hob, oven and grill. Pressurised hot water is supplied via a calorifier. The yacht is fitted with a refrigerator, stereo system and DVD player, with straightforward onboard systems designed for reliability and ease of maintenance.   HISTORY This Dufour 40 Performance was built in France in 2008 and has been used for private cruising. The yacht has been regularly maintained, with recent works including antifouling and anode replacement (2025), engine service carried out in 2025 by Cleopatra’s technical department, and replacement of the anchor windlass unit (2023). The running rigging was renewed in 2024, and supporting invoices are available. There is no reported accident history and no known insurance claims. Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Inventory :NAVIGATION • Raymarine C70 chart plotter• Raymarine C70 GPS• Raymarine C70 wind instrument• Raymarine C70 autopilot• Raymarine C70 echo sounder• Raymarine C70 log/speed• Furuno GD1920 radar• Furuno NavNet VX2 internal chart plotter with C-Map NT Max• ICOM IC-M603 VHF radio• Compass• Barometer• Clock• Masthead wind indicator DECK• Teak decking• Anchor locker• Anchor with 75 m chain• Anchor windlass (complete unit replaced 2023)• Cockpit table• Cockpit / deck shower• Boarding ladder• Four winches SAFETY• Life raft• Lifebuoys• Life jackets• Danbuoy• Floating lights• Flares (expiry 2027)• Fire extinguishers (4)• Manual bilge pump (1)• Electric bilge pump (1)• Foghorn CANVAS• Sprayhood• Bimini• Cockpit cover• Cockpit cushions• Winter cover TENDER• Dinghy• Honda 2 HP outboard MISCELLANEOUS• Fenders (6) EXTRA DETAILS• Solar charging system for extended cruising autonomy• Internal Furuno NavNet VX2 chart plotter system KNOWN DEFECTSNONE

Mechanical :CONSTRUCTION• GRP hull construction• White hull• Teak deck• Fibreglass superstructure• Wheel steering• Centre cockpit helm position DIMENSIONS• LOA: 12.32 m (40 ft 5 in)• LWL: 10.74 m (35 ft 3 in)• Beam: 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in)• Draft: 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)• Displacement: 7,900 kg• Ballast: 2,690 kg MECHANICAL• Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine• Power: 55 HP• Year: 2008• Engine hours: approx. 2200• Cooling system: sea water• Saildrive transmission• Folding three-blade propeller• Engine last serviced (2025)• Inboard engine installation PERFORMANCE• Cruising speed: approx. 7 knots TANKAGE• Fuel capacity: 160 L (1 tank, PVC)• Fresh water capacity: 330 L (2 tanks, PVC)• Holding tank: 1 (PVC) ELECTRICAL• Domestic batteries: 2 × 123 Ah (2025)• Engine starter battery: 1 × 100 Ah• Solar panels: 2 × 145 W• Shore power connection• Shore power cable RIGGING• Sloop rig• Sparcraft aluminium mast• Furling genoa system• Lazy jack and lazy bag system• Standing rigging (2008)• Running rigging replaced (2024)• Slab reefing mainsail• Gennaker gear with gennaker sock SAILS• Mainsail – One Sails Vector Carbon (2013) – good condition• Genoa – One Sails Vector Carbon (2013) – good condition• Gennaker with gear and sock







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Monthly Finance Payment
£977
£84,535 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £423
Insurance £124
Maintenance £182
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £796/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,773
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 55% Running costs 45%
Total Interest
£32,725
Total Cost (finance)
£132,178

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