Dufour has launched the Dufour 39, a new-generation cruising sailboat that balances sailing performance, onboard comfort, and ease of handling, writes Dufour Yachts.
Unveiled on May 12, 2026, the Dufour 39 is designed for both short-handed sailing and ambitious cruising programs. This versatile 39-foot yacht offers configurations tailored to various sailing styles, ensuring a coherent experience for all sailors.
Innovative Hull Design for Optimal Performance
The Dufour 39 features a newly designed hull that strikes a balance between sailing performance, stability, and living space. Created by designers Umberto Felci and Luca Ardizio, the yacht combines a compact hull length with a wide beam and a spacious bow, providing interior volumes that are uncommon in this category.
Despite its generous proportions, the yacht offers fluid and precise handling. The single rudder enhances direct feedback at the helm, making maneuvers easier, whether sailing short-handed or docking in port. This design enables the Dufour 39 to deliver the living space of larger yachts while remaining accessible for sailing.
Outdoor Living with an Open Cockpit
The cockpit of the Dufour 39 is designed as a true outdoor living space. The Skylounge Cockpit integrates navigation, relaxation, and social interaction within an open and modular environment. With twin aft helms, maneuvers are easily accessible, ensuring smooth circulation both under sail and at anchor.
Owners can personalize their onboard experience with features such as an outdoor galley with a Seaside Kitchen, a hardtop, a modular swim platform, a configurable aft bench, and a sprayhood. This flexibility allows the yacht to adapt to various sailing programs and lifestyles.
The Dufour 39 remains true to Dufour's core values while presenting a contemporary vision of cruising under sail.
Bright and Customizable Interior
The interior of the Dufour 39 is designed to maintain a seamless connection between living spaces and outdoor navigation. Thoughtfully designed glazing allows natural light to flow throughout the yacht, enhancing the sense of openness to the sea.
Available in multiple layouts, the yacht offers unprecedented customization options for a 39-foot sailboat. Features such as an office space, a large technical storage module for a washing machine, a spacious forward cabin, and adaptable living areas enable owners to configure the yacht according to their sailing plans.
These solutions cater to both occasional cruising and extended living onboard.
A New Vision for Cruising Sailboats
With the Dufour 39, Dufour continues to redefine its vision of sailing, focusing on greater freedom of use, a stronger connection to the outdoors, and a more intuitive onboard experience.
More than just a 39-foot sailboat, the Dufour 39 is a platform designed to evolve with its owner, their sailing ambitions, and their lifestyle at sea. It is a sailboat crafted to sail your way.
Source: Dufour Yachts
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