Strongly considered a Dufour but the dealer in my area is crap and never got back to me so ended up going another direction. I’d probably wouldn’t order the factory Bimini and dodger as they do not actually connect together.
I actually loved that they are separate, you get the shade and can deflect the wind if you want to raise the front. cant imagine its very good in the rain though.
I used an insta360 cam for the video on a 3m pole to get it out there.
Not my boat, just a day sail, but its one of the models im looking at for a future purchase. this is the new 41 model, but id never buy a new one, id prefer someone else to go through the teething problems as well as putting the stupid first couple of years depreciation into my pension scheme.
Ill be better placed next month to say what i like and dislike as ill be on one for my DS practical, that being said im not a pro boater so my opinion maybe useless.
I can say in 20 knots it flies along at 9 knots and is smooth as. it felt well built and the fit n finish seemed decent.
I chartered a brand new 41 and was smitten by it, what a fantastic boat, so comfortable and she sailed surprisingly well for a boat where they put so much living space. We sailed a three cabin with two heads and a shower. So much interior light. I was heartbroken to bring her back to the base.
It sure is a lovely yacht, but new boat prices need to come right down, they seem to have almost doubled since 2019 due to increased sales caused by the "great global event"
Im not sure about Dufour, but i hear Beneteau sales are down a 1/3 and they are running into trouble. and the market is finally slowly correcting.
no idea, i heard it last week, however a quick google on the question shows its done more than a third, heres the Gemini lowdown:
Yes, Groupe Beneteau is experiencing a sales slowdown in the first quarter of 2025, with a 43% decrease in revenues compared to the same period in 2024. This decline is attributed to a combination of factors, including a general slowdown in the yachting market, macroeconomic uncertainty, and continued destocking within their dealer network. The company expects this slowdown to continue in the first half of the year before gradually improving in the second half, potentially supported by the launch of new models. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Significant Revenue Drop:Groupe Beneteau reported a 43% decrease in first-quarter revenues compared to the same period in 2024.
Market Slowdown:The yachting market, including both sail and power boats, is experiencing a slowdown, impacting Beneteau's sales.
Destocking:Dealers are continuing to reduce their inventory levels, contributing to the sales decline.
Economic Uncertainty:Macroeconomic factors, particularly uncertainty surrounding customs duties in the US market, are impacting purchasing decisions and contributing to a wait-and-see approach from customers.
First Half Outlook:Beneteau anticipates the first half of the year to be a low point for both revenues and profitability.
Slugly4e@reddit
Strongly considered a Dufour but the dealer in my area is crap and never got back to me so ended up going another direction. I’d probably wouldn’t order the factory Bimini and dodger as they do not actually connect together.
carpetguardian@reddit (OP)
I actually loved that they are separate, you get the shade and can deflect the wind if you want to raise the front. cant imagine its very good in the rain though.
username_235@reddit
Beautiful. How did you capture the video?
If you could change five things on your Dufour. What would they be?
carpetguardian@reddit (OP)
I used an insta360 cam for the video on a 3m pole to get it out there.
Not my boat, just a day sail, but its one of the models im looking at for a future purchase. this is the new 41 model, but id never buy a new one, id prefer someone else to go through the teething problems as well as putting the stupid first couple of years depreciation into my pension scheme.
Ill be better placed next month to say what i like and dislike as ill be on one for my DS practical, that being said im not a pro boater so my opinion maybe useless.
I can say in 20 knots it flies along at 9 knots and is smooth as. it felt well built and the fit n finish seemed decent.
nickelchrome@reddit
I chartered a brand new 41 and was smitten by it, what a fantastic boat, so comfortable and she sailed surprisingly well for a boat where they put so much living space. We sailed a three cabin with two heads and a shower. So much interior light. I was heartbroken to bring her back to the base.
carpetguardian@reddit (OP)
It sure is a lovely yacht, but new boat prices need to come right down, they seem to have almost doubled since 2019 due to increased sales caused by the "great global event"
Im not sure about Dufour, but i hear Beneteau sales are down a 1/3 and they are running into trouble. and the market is finally slowly correcting.
vanalden@reddit
Why down a third? Uncompetitive, or global uncertainty?
carpetguardian@reddit (OP)
no idea, i heard it last week, however a quick google on the question shows its done more than a third, heres the Gemini lowdown:
Yes, Groupe Beneteau is experiencing a sales slowdown in the first quarter of 2025, with a 43% decrease in revenues compared to the same period in 2024. This decline is attributed to a combination of factors, including a general slowdown in the yachting market, macroeconomic uncertainty, and continued destocking within their dealer network. The company expects this slowdown to continue in the first half of the year before gradually improving in the second half, potentially supported by the launch of new models. Here's a more detailed breakdown: