The Dufour 39 frers is a 39.3ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) between 1982 and 1994.
160 units have been built.
The Dufour 39 frers is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Dufour 39 frers | ||
| Length | 39.30 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.47 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.63 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 235.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.26 | ||
| Capsize | 2.03 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.51 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14991 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6990 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 669 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 366.32 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 302.40 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48.20 ft | ||
| J | 15.20 ft | ||
| P | 42 ft | ||
| E | 14.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 29 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 53 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 160 |