DUFOUR F39
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.3 ft |
| LWL | 30.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.47 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 14,960 lb |
| Ballast | 6,989.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 49.9 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.2 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 43.6 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.2 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 692.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 366.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 622.7 sq ft |
About the DUFOUR F39
See DUFOUR 39 (FRERS).
The Dufour F39 is a rare, single-year production model designed by German Frers and built by Dufour & Sparks in 1984. With a build count of unknown quantity, this vessel represents a unique snapshot of late-1980s European performance cruising design.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a lightweight, performance-oriented coastal cruiser with a masthead sloop rig and a comfortable 24.22 comfort ratio.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.03 and a displacement of 14960.0 lb, the F39 is capable of offshore passages but requires careful provisioning due to its lighter build compared to traditional bluewater cruisers.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other German Frers designs from the mid-1980s, such as the Dufour 38 or early Beneteau models, due to its similar displacement of 14960.0 lb and emphasis on sailing performance over heavy displacement.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
13 listings · boat years 1984–2022 · median $70,200
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.3ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DUFOUR F39yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a DUFOUR F39? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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