DUFOUR 390
SPECIFICATIONS
MAKE/MODEL Dufour 390
PRICE FROM £151,962 inc VAT
DESIGNER Umberto Felci
BUILDER Dufour Yachts
Creating boats that stand out from the competition can be a challenge for builders of modern family cruising yachts. That means buyers have to scratch beneath the surface to home in on the one that best suits their needs. Do a little scratching, however, and the differences soon appear. Take the Dufour 390, for example. Here is a high-volume cruiser with, at a glance perhaps, much in common with other boats of similar length: lots of freeboard, a broad stern, twin wheels and a modest rig. You will need to go below and take a look around on deck to see some of what sets her apart, because she’s nicely finished and full of practical features and neat touches. Going for a sail will also help. Despite her volume, and statistics that don’t point to a particularly sporty nature, she sails surprisingly well in both light airs and a breeze. The designer, Umberto Felci, has squeezed more performance out of her than appearances might suggest. She’s pretty well-mannered, too.
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
LOGBOOK
TESTED BY David Harding
LOCATION Hamble, Solent
WIND F2 and F5-6
SEASTATE Smooth and moderate
WHEN November 2019 + December 2019
This new addition to Dufour’s range is generously proportioned by almost any standards. Her substantial beam is carried well forward, giving her notably broader
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