Construction
Hand laminated GRP Hull, vacuum bagged PVC foam core sandwich above water line. NPG Gelcoat with first layer of cloth impregnated with NPG resin forming an optimum
barrier against osmosis. Inner moulded hull bottom, structural framing laminated to the hull.
Navy blue decorative stripes on hull and coach roof. Deck in PVC foam core sandwich, moulded by injection process (Resin Transfer Moulding) for significant weight saving
and excellent interior finish.
Fin Draft 2.31M, lead keel, bolts loads taken up by stainless steel backing plate.
Semielliptical rudder, filled with closed cell epoxy foam. Stainless steel solid stock, on self-aligning bearings. Stainless steel bow protection.
On Deck
Teak decks
Teak handrails on coachroof.
Teak toerail on hull-deck joint.
Self-draining chain locker with eye bolt and Quick Aries 1400W electric windlass, cover
with locking bolt.
Removable Stem-head fitting with anchor roller.
Pulpit in two separate parts with separate navigation lights.
Pushpits with horseshoe buoy bracket, flag pole holder and opening cable gate with
hook.
Stanchions, and guard-rails with opening gates
6 mooring cleats, with reinforced backing plates fore and aft, Stainless steel rubbing
plates on sheer line.
Single chainplate for cap shrouds/aft lower shrouds including an eye for fixing extra
control lines.
2 deck filler plates for water, 1 for fuel.
Holding tank pump out plate.
Mainsheet track on cockpit sole with adjustable traveller.
Adjustable genoa lead cars.
2 sheet turning blocks.
Aluminium mast collar with sheet return blocks.
2 deck organizers for halyard returns.
8 Spinlock clutches on coachroof.
2 x 44.2 ST Halyard/Reefing winches on the coachroof.
2 x 53.2 ST Genoa sheet winches
Clutch on toe rail for genoa furling line.
Sliding companionway hatch and washboards in Plexiglas with stops and lock.
Stowage of washboards under aft port berth.
Sprayhood with handle and spray dodgers.
Cockpit & Steering
Teak trimmed seats, slightly curved GRP sole.
Central footrest.
Removable teak folding cockpit table and aluminium pedestal.
Large side lockers with lids fitted with padlock hasps.
GRP steering pedestal forming a footrest and instrument panel, with compass.
Stainless steel arch above compass.
Large leather covered wheel, with full wheel cover
Rudder stock head under helmsman's seat for installing the emergency tiller.
Engine control lever to starboard.
Recessed instrument panel symmetrical to engine panel.
Stowage bins built into engine and instrument panels.
Transom opens in centre by tipping helmsman's seat giving access to the
swim/boarding platform.
Large gas locker in aft port seat.
Locker for small equipment in aft starboard seat.
Swim/boarding platform teak trimmed in central part.
Hot & Cold transom shower.
Stainless steel bathing ladder with teak steps.
Shore power socket in cockpit.
Mechanical
Engine
Volvo Penta D2-55B, 55 HP Diesel Engine
Sail drive to a 3 blade folding prop
Cruising Speed: 6 knots
Maximum Speed: 8 knots
Engine hours Approx 900
Last serviced October 2025
Control panel close to helmsman,
Alternator with battery isolator.
Fuel tank gauge on electrical switchboard.
Access to the engine from front and both sides.
Quality sound proofing high density foam
Electrical Equipment
12 V DC system with 1 x engine battery (100 Ah) 3 x service batteries (420Ah)
Battery switch for each battery in aft starboard cabin.
16 function back-lit switchboard.
12V outlet at galley and switchboard.
Solar panel
Rutland Wind Charger
Water System
Hot and cold pressurized water system.
40 litre hot water tank heated by shore power and engine.
Water level display.
Shower sump pumps in both heads.
Cockpit shower with hot and cold feed.
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (410 Litres)
Fuel Tank: (250 Litres)
Mast Rigging and Sails
Mast Rigging
Anodised aluminium mast with double swept backed spreaders, rigged 9/10, keel stepped.
Anodised aluminium boom equipped with double line reefing system.
Rigid boom Vang, with tackle led back to cockpit.
Discontinuous standing rigging and chrome plated bronze turnbuckles including: forestay, backstay, cap shrouds, inter and lower shrouds.
Adjustable backstay.
Lazyjacks and lazybag.
Deck light.
Winches
2x Harken 53 Genoa winches.
2x Harken 44 Halyard winches. Portside electric
Sails
Mainsail full battened laminate made by Dolphin Sails
Rolling Genoa 110% laminate made by Dolphin Sails
Ayssmetric Spinnaker by Dolphin Sails little used
Original Elvstrom Main and Genoa little used
Accommodation
All joinery work in prime choice light Moabi mahogany, with fiddles and mouldings in
solid wood.
Locker doors have ventilation louvers.
The cabin doors have double anti-vibration bolts.
The floor boards are in laminated marine Moabi wood.
Cabin mattresses and saloon cushions have removable covers.
Sprung slats in forward cabin
Companionway
Headroom: 1.98 m.
Removable companionway unit with wooden steps.
Moabi handrails.
Removable engine wooden cover under companionway steps.
Dedicated stowage for companionway door inside the boat.
Forward Cabin
Headroom : 1.90 m.
Large berth approx. 200 x 175 cm.
10 cm mattress in 2 parts (washable cover).
Access to stowage lockers under berth.
Upper lockers with fiddle on hull side around berth.
Large hanging locker with shelves and seat forming a shoe locker.
Access to navigation instrument transducers.
Water tank under berth.
Roller blind.
Forward & Aft Head
Manual marine toilet.
One holding tank - aft head
Washbasin unit, with moulded, washbasin and stainless steel handrail.
Large mirror, chrome plated brass mixer tap with shower unit.
Shower with direct drainage by electric pump and teak grating.
Closing upper lockers with ventilation louvers and space for holding tanks.
Ventilation by deck hatch or opening portlight.
Hooks in aft head for hanging oilskins.
Showers (separate in forward cabin)
Saloon
Large U-shaped settee to port.
Settee to starboard.
Convertible saloon table.
Backrests and seats in foam with washable covers.
Stowage under seats and behind backrests.
2 stowage lockers with doors and a bookshelf above each settee.
Large bulkhead bookshelf.
Light and ventilation by deck hatch, 2 opening portlights and 4 fixed port-lights and 8
spotlights.
Indirect light in saloon behind each settee
Mast cover
Chart Table
Large format chart table with hinged desk top, close to companionway.
Seat with stowage underneath, vinyl covered curved cushion.
Outboard panel with switchboard and instrument panel.
Instrument console angled towards navigator.
Stowage boxes below instrument panel
Stowage under chart table with drawer and door.
Chart reading light.
Aft Cabins
Headroom: 1.98 m.
Double berth approx. 202 x 146 cm.
10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover.
Large hanging locker with double door with shelf above.
Seat forming shoe locker with cushion.
Shelf with sea fiddle.
Access behind engine, oddments tray on top.
Lighting and ventilation by a deck hatch and an opening port-light and by 1 dome light
and one reading spotlight.
Fuel tank under starboard berth.
Water tank under port berth.
Roller blind.
Galley
L-shaped galley close to companionway to port. With Corian® work top with fiddle.
Double stainless steel sink.
Chrome plated brass mixer tap for pressurised water (hot/cold).
Cooker with 3 burner stove/oven with grill on gimbals.
12 V electric refrigerator
Stowage under sink with shelf and trays and Hinged door with garbage bin.
Outboard lower cabinet with cutlery drawer and sliding vegetable baskets.
3 upper cabinets with doors on hull side.
Light and ventilation ensured by opening portlight and 2 spotlights over galley.
Crumb tray under sole.
General
Blue Upholstery
Light Moabi Mahogany woodwork
Carpet throughout the cabins and saloon
Webasto 6 outlet blown air heater. Full serviced in 2024.
Inventory
Navigation
Compass
1 x ST60 Tridata (speed, depth & log)
1 x ST60 Wind speed/angle
1x ST60 Multi Function
ST6001 S2 Autopilot with rotary drive
Raymarine SL70C GPS/Chart-plotter (colour)
Raymarine SL70C radar
Icom IC-M401 DSC VHF
Icom handheld VHF
Mcmurdo ICS Nav 6 Navtex.
VDO Radio/CD Player
Mooring And Anchoring
Quick Aries 1400W electric windlass, cover with locking bolt.
35 Lbs Delta Anchor, 110 feet chain and 150m warp
Kedge anchor
10 Fenders
8 warps
Boathook
Safety
4 Man Liferaft (requires service)
EPIRB
Fire Extinguishers
Fire blanket
Life Ring
Horn
Electric and Manual Bilge pumps
General
Dufour 8 person crockery set
Winch handles x 2 with holder.
Sprayhood New 2024
Dodgers
Navigation lights
Clock and Barometer
Radio CD Player
Television
Boarding Ladder
Summary
The Dufour 44 Performance is a performance-oriented cruiser/racer sailboat from French builder Dufour Yachts, designed by renowned naval architects (historically Umberto Felci and Patrick Roséo on earlier Performance models). The 40th Anniversary Edition is a special release of the classic Performance 44 to mark a milestone in Dufour’s history — celebrating four decades of the Performance line. Upgraded fittings and unique features include
Enhanced interior and deck finishing.
Premium equipment and electronics.
Upshot of Menai is a well maintained example of this popular model and boasts and excellent inventory. Viewing highly recommended.
Service History
Fully Serviced by Engineer at the end of each season.
Engine Sail-drive leg seals and leg serviced 2023
Rudder bearing replaced
Engine exhaust elbow replaced by engineer.
Topside professional polished 2024
Teak decks and Cockpit seats cleaned with Wessex and then sealer applied each year.
All Antifoul removed and repainted 2022
New sprayhood 2023
New leather on sprayhood grab bar
New Lazybag 2023
Solar panel fitted on hatch garage 2023
New Batteries fitted 2021
New shore mooring lines 2022
All cabin light changed to LED
Electric halyard winch added