THE NEW GENERATION DUFOUR 39
- Sep 1
- 2 min read
39 feet. A whole new perspective.
Unveiled in May 2026, the new-generation Dufour 39 brings together responsive sailing, generous living spaces and the freedom to make the yacht your own.
Designed for everything from short-handed escapes to more ambitious cruising, this is 39 feet with plenty up its sleeve.
Responsive at the helm. Relaxed everywhere else.
Born from the collaboration between Umberto Felci and Luca Ardizio, the Dufour 39 has a sleek, contemporary silhouette with performance built into its design.
Its chined hull delivers smooth, controlled sailing, while the single rudder creates a direct and responsive feeling at the helm. A generous beam carried forward also creates an impressive amount of space for a yacht of this size.
It’s a design that feels equally considered whether you’re behind the wheel or settling in for the evening.
Step below and 39 feet feels very different.
Natural light plays a big part in the Dufour 39 experience. The generous proportions of the hull create unexpected interior volume, while carefully positioned glazing keeps the spaces bright, open and connected to the surroundings.
In the owner’s cabin, a large coachroof window opens the view upwards to the sky, bringing even more light into the space.
The result is an interior that feels less enclosed and much more connected to life outside.
Same Dufour. Different way of sailing.
No two owners use their yacht in quite the same way. The Dufour 39 is available in three distinct versions, allowing the experience on board to lean towards simplicity, comfort or performance.
MINIMALIST
Clean, uncomplicated and close to the water. An open transom and fluid circulation keep the layout simple and make moving between sailing, swimming and relaxing effortless.
COMFORT
Made for spending more time outside. The Comfort version introduces the Skylounge Cockpit, central aft bench, folding helm seats, a large cockpit table, integrated Seaside Kitchen, removable swim platform and dedicated foredeck lounge.
PERFORMANCE
For those who like a little more action at the helm. Six winches, two-dimensional genoa trimming, an oversized mainsail traveller and square-top mainsail create a setup designed for precision and crewed sailing performance.
One yacht. Plenty of possibilities.
Responsive when you want to sail, comfortable when you want to stay awhile and flexible enough to make it distinctly yours.
The new Dufour 39 is an evolving cruising yacht designed around its owner, whether the plan is a quick weekend escape, longer passages or simply finding another reason not to head back to shore.