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