Dufour 44
Cruising Sailboat
The Dufour 44 is a 2024 Felci-designed cruising sailboat with a 4.45 m beam, 11 t displacement, three- or four-cabin layouts, and 45 hp standard inboard power. It sits above the smaller Dufour cruisers as a volume-forward family and charter platform, with layout, keel, and equipment choices driving comparisons.
Key Specifications
- LOA
- 13.90 m / 45.6 ft
- Beam
- 4.45 m / 14.6 ft
- Draft
- 2.20 m / 7.2 ft
- Category
- Cruising Sailboat
- Builder
- Dufour
- Model years
- 2024-present
- Use cases
- Coastal, Weekender
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Review highlights
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Easy to handle and comfortable for long weekends.
The standout quality is how balanced the boat feels once conditions build. The deck layout keeps movement calm, the interior has enough practical storage for a real trip, and the systems access is better than expected for routine owner checks. I would still inspect service records, canvas, batteries, and through-hulls carefully, but as a model it feels confidence-inspiring and easy to recommend.