Dufour 40 Performance


Location - Vuda Marina, Fiji

Cheesy | 2007 Dufour 40

Cheesy is a 2007 French-built Dufour 40, designed by Umberto Felci and well regarded for her performance, balance and offshore capability. Originally purchased in France, she cruised extensively through Europe before undergoing a thoughtful refit aimed at safe and efficient short-handed bluewater sailing.

Set up for extended passagemaking, Cheesy features a range of practical upgrades that make her easy to handle with minimal crew. All lines are led aft to the cockpit, complemented by a three-line single reefing system, remote autopilot control and remote windlass operation. Her asymmetrical spinnaker on a bowsprit enhances downwind performance, while the addition of an inner forestay with staysail and storm sail provides versatility and confidence in heavier conditions.

Below deck, she offers a comfortable and functional layout suited to cruising life, with three cabins and a practical saloon. The aft port cabin has been converted into a lazarette, significantly increasing onboard storage for extended voyages.

Mechanically and electrically, Cheesy is well equipped for life off-grid, with additional battery capacity, a 115 amp alternator, solar generation and a wind generator. A watermaker is installed, and while it requires refurbishment, it represents valuable cruising potential. The vessel also comes with a comprehensive inventory of spare parts, tools and cruising gear.

Having reached French Polynesia in 2021, Cheesy has since continued exploring the Pacific and is now located in Fiji, one of the world's premier cruising grounds. She also comes with a selection of onboard "toys" including fishing gear, speargun, bodyboard and inflatable SUP, ready for immediate adventure.

With her solid pedigree, proven cruising history and practical upgrades for shorthanded sailing, Cheesy presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a capable and well-prepared offshore yacht.

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Region
Victoria
Location
Melbourne Area Vuda Marina, Fiji
Reference
Cheesy
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2007
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
FR-DUFE4711D707
Rego
863813
Designer
Umberto Felci
Builder
Dufour Yachts, La Rochelle, France
Length
40' 0" - 12.20m
Beam
3.96m / 13' 0"
Draft
2.10m / 6' 11"
Displacement
8,000 Kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel
Deck Material
GRP with teak
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine
40 Hp
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
40 Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
~2,500 Hrs
Fuel Consumption
~2 L/Hr @1800 rpm
Max Speed
7 Knots
Cruise Speed
5.5 Knots
Propulsion
3 Blade fixed
Fuel
180 L
Water
360 L
Accommodation
3 Cabins
Cabins
Double Berths - 2
Queen Berths - 1
Notes - Aft port cabin converted to lazarette for added storage
Berths
6
Galley
Galley Location - Saloon
Sink - Double stainless steel
Refrigeration
Original top-opening fridge plus additional 50 L fridge/freezer
Freezer
Engel 50 L fridge/freezer, 2022
Stove
ENO gas, 2023, Oven - ENO Grand Large stainless steel oven/grill, 2023
Water Maker
Schenker 35 L/Hr
Hotwater System
Hot Water Capacity - 30 L, new 2025
Shower
2
Toilet
1 Manual
Entertainment
TV - Kogan 12 volt
Stereo - Yes
Dinghy
Big Duck 3.30m / 10.83ft, new 2024
Outboard
Mercury 6 Hp 2-stroke, new 2024
Covers
Bimini - Yes
Enclosures - Yes
Ground Tackle
Anchor - Kobra2 16 Kg
Chain / Rope - 70m chain, 2020 + 50m rope
Spare Anchor - Flat anchor 16 Kg with rode
Chain / Rope - 45m chain + 40m rope
Windlass - Quick 1000w, fully serviced 2025
Safety Gear
Life Ring - 1
Notes - Liferaft currently out of survey
Bilge Pumps
Electric & manual
Life Raft
Plastimo 6 person
Epirb
Ocean Signal
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Expired
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher - 2
Electrics
Batteries
Battery House - 4 AGM 110 Amp/Hr, new March 2026
Battery Engine - 70 Amp/Hr, 2021
Battery Charger - Victron 25 A
Notes - Well-maintained electrical with recent battery upgrade

Electrical Equipment
Wind Generator - D400
Solar Panels - 4 x 100w panels mounted on aft solar arch
Inverter - 2 Victron - MPPT 25 A controllers, 350w inverter 2020
Alternator - Volvo 115 A, 2016
Shore Power - 220v
Notes - Watermaker requires refurbishment
Electronics
Depth Sounder - Tridata Raymarine i50,2014
Log - Tridata Raymarine i50,2014
Autopilot - Raymarine Evolution with ACU-200,2014
Wind Instruments - Raymarine
AIS Auto ID System - Digital Yacht, new 2025
GPS - Digital Yacht, new 2025
VHF - Raymarine R60,2018 + Icom IC-M35 handheld VHF
Notes - Electronics integrated via Digital Yacht, new2025
Sail Inventory
Age of Sails - 2023
Screecher / Gennaker - Asymmetrical spinnaker 85 m² with sock
Bowsprit - Fitted for spinnaker
Furlers - 1
Notes - Inner stay with staysail and stormsail included
Mast / Rigging
Mast Material - Aluminium
Standing Rig Material - Stainless steel
Standing Rig Age - New April 2024
Deck Gear
Davits / Platform - Davits
Deck Wash - Yes
Deck Shower - Hot & cold on transom
BBQ - Magma
Notes - Second 9.8 Hp outboard included requires refurbishment
Remarks
Cheesy is a 2007 French-built Dufour 40, designed by Umberto Felci and well regarded for her performance, balance and offshore capability. Originally purchased in France, she cruised extensively through Europe before undergoing a thoughtful refit aimed at safe and efficient short-handed bluewater sailing.


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