2004 Dufour 44 Performance For Sale in Mexico

2004

YEAR

US$ 169,000

PRICE

44 ft.

LENGTH

Dufour

BUILDER

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San Carlos, Sonora

2004 Dufour 44 Performance

Second Wind is a well-equipped 2004 Dufour 44 Performance that successfully delivers on the model’s original design brief: genuine sailing performance without sacrificing the comfort, storage, and accommodations expected of a capable cruising yacht.

With the deck designed by Umberto Felci and interior design by Patrick Roséo, the Dufour 44 Performance combines a powerful fractional rig, efficient hull form, and responsive handling with a comfortable three-cabin, two-head interior. Her nearly plumb bow, low-profile coachroof, and beam carried well aft give her a purposeful, contemporary profile while creating impressive volume below.

Second Wind has remained with the same family since she was purchased new in 2004. Her history reflects both sides of the Dufour 44 Performance’s character. The family spent her earlier years sailing the U.S. East Coast, including summers in New Jersey and winters in South Florida, where she raced successfully on multiple occasions. In 2017, focus shifted toward extended cruising as she was sailed through the Bahamas, transited the Panama Canal, and continued north to San Francisco.

After several years of sailing and cruising upgrades in California, Second Wind headed south again with the 2021 Baja Ha-Ha and has since cruised Mexican waters. This combination of competitive sailing, long-distance passagemaking, and continued cruising use provides a real-world record of the versatility for which the 44 Performance was designed.

Deck & Exterior

On deck, the Dufour 44P features a performance-oriented deck and cockpit layout built for a balance of coastal cruising and club racing.

Beginning at the bow, Second Wind is equipped with substantial ground tackle: a Rocna primary anchor and a Fortress secondary anchor with hundreds of feet of chain between them. Rounding this out is a new Lewmar CPX3 windlass which was installed in 2026.

The wide teak decks were replaced in 2015, and the most recent bottom paint was completed in December 2025.

Second Wind carries an extensive and recently updated Bremen Sails inventory. The 2019 Dacron mainsail and genoa are complemented by an asymmetric spinnaker, storm jib, and trysail, giving the crew useful options across a broad range of conditions.

Sail handling is configured with cruising efficiency in mind. Lines are led aft to the cockpit, and all deck equipment has been updated to Harken hardware with six Harken winches to manage sail controls, Harken roller furling, and a hydraulic Harken backstay adjuster, as well as Selden boom vang and Forespar carbon/aluminum whisker pole. Running rigging uses Dyneema-core line.

The standing rigging was recently inspected, and replacement of the forestay and backstay is planned for December 2026 based on that inspection recommendation.

The spacious cockpit works equally well underway or at anchor. A removable pedestal-mounted table provides comfortable dining space, while the folding helm seat opens the cockpit directly to the sugar-scoop transom and swim step.

Canvas includes a Sunbrella dodger with new windows in 2025, a 2025 Sunbrella bimini, cockpit cushions, wheel cover, mainsail Stack Pack, and a full boat cover added in 2024.

A hot-and-cold transom shower and stainless swim ladder make the stern especially practical for swimming, diving, and tender operations.

The tender package has also recently been upgraded with a new 11-foot Takacat inflatable in 2026, powered by a 2018 Tohatsu 6hp outboard and carried on stainless-steel davits.

Systems and Upgrades

A major advantage of Second Wind is the level of investment made in the systems that matter most to an active cruising owner. She was repowered in 2024 with a 55hp Caterpillar diesel, currently showing approximately 500 hours, paired with a Flexofold three-blade folding propeller. Her spade rudder was replaced in 2020.

Electrical capacity is particularly strong. The house bank consists of four 110Ah Valence LiFePO4 batteries, supported by approximately 1,000 watts of solar, four Victron MPPT regulators, a Victron MultiPlus 3000VA inverter/charger, and a 100-amp Balmar alternator installed in 2023. This system provides substantial capacity for operating onboard appliances and supporting extended periods away from shore power.

A 20 GPH Aqua Max watermaker installed in 2023 further improves self-sufficiency, while Starlink and Iridium GO provide communication options beyond conventional cellular coverage.

The navigation suite includes two Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotters, Raymarine AIS transceiver, Raymarine 4k radar, dual GPS capability, depth instrumentation, and wind instrumentation with a new masthead unit and wiring.

A Pelagic autopilot installed in 2024 supports offshore and short-handed cruising, while an Icom VHF at the navigation station is complemented by a remote microphone at the helm. The masthead VHF antenna and cable have also been renewed.

Additional cruising equipment includes salon air conditioning, 120 gallons of freshwater capacity, 70 gallons of fuel, LED navigation lights, bronze through-hulls replaced in 2021, Lifesling, EPIRB, jacklines, and a six-person offshore liferaft.

Three-Cabin Interior

Below decks, Second Wind offers the considerable interior volume that distinguishes the Dufour 44 Performance from more race-focused designs.

The main saloon has approximately 6’4″ of headroom and combines an L-shaped dinette to port with a settee to starboard. Both can serve as additional sea berths, and the centerline dining table creates a comfortable social area for meals and entertaining.

The U-shaped galley provides a secure working environment underway and includes an Isotherm top-loading refrigerator, additional portable Engel fridge/freezer, ENO two-burner gimballed stove with oven, double stainless-steel sinks, and generous storage.

Three private cabins provide excellent flexibility for a cruising couple, family, or guests. The forward cabin offers a double berth, approximately 6’2″ of headroom, storage, and access to a private head, while matching double cabins aft provide additional accommodations. The saloon also incorporates two single berths with lee cloths.

Two heads complete the layout, with plumbing hoses for both replaced in 2020.

For sailors seeking more than a conventional production cruiser, Second Wind presents a compelling combination: the sailing pedigree and responsive performance of a true performance cruiser, paired with the energy capacity, watermaking capability, accommodations, communications, tender equipment, and practical upgrades needed for serious cruising.

After more than two decades with the same family and thousands of miles of racing, passagemaking, and cruising behind her, Second Wind is ready for her next owners to take the helm.

History Highlights

Original owners since new in 2004
Proven racing and long-distance cruising history
Cruised U.S. East Coast, Bahamas, Panama Canal, California, and Mexico

Design Highlights

Three-cabin / two-head layout
Approximately 6’4″ saloon headroom
Forespar carbon/aluminum whisker pole
Hot-and-cold transom shower
Sugar-scoop transom with stainless swim ladder
Stainless-steel dinghy davits

Special Highlights – Updates & Equipment

55hp Caterpillar diesel installed new in 2024 (500 hrs)
Flexofold three-blade folding propeller
New rudder installed in 2020
Bremen Sails Dacron mainsail and genoa (2019)
Bremen asymmetric spinnaker
Bremen storm jib and trysail, both unused
Harken roller furling
Six Harken winches
Hydraulic Harken backstay adjuster
Dyneema-core running rigging
440Ah Valence LiFePO4 house bank
AGM starting battery replaced in 2023
Approximately 1,000W solar array
Four Victron MPPT solar controllers
Victron MultiPlus 3000VA inverter/charger
100A Balmar alternator installed in 2023
Aqua Max 20 GPH watermaker installed in 2023
Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotter
Raymarine AIS transceiver
Raymarine 4k radar
Pelagic autopilot installed in 2024
New masthead wind instrument and wiring
New masthead VHF antenna and cable
Icom VHF with remote helm microphone
Starlink
Iridium GO with external antenna
Rocna primary anchor with 200 ft of chain
Fortress secondary anchor
Lewmar CPX3 windlass installed in 2026
All deck equipment upgraded to Harken
New 11 ft Takacat inflatable dinghy (2026)
2018 Tohatsu 6hp outboard
Sunbrella dodger with new windows (2025)
Sunbrella bimini (2025)
Full boat cover added in 2024
Stack Pack mainsail cover
Salon air conditioning
Six-person offshore liferaft
EPIRB, Lifesling, and jacklines
Teak decks replaced in 2015
Bottom painted December 2025
Bronze through-hulls replaced in 2021
Standing rigging inspected in 2026
Planned forestay and backstay replacement December 2026

This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, A short 250 mile drive on a safe 4 lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

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“Second Wind” is a well-maintained 2004 Dufour 44 Performance in San Carlos, Mexico. Fully cruiser equipped. Asking $169k USD.

length: 44 ft. (13.41 m.)
price: US$ 169,000
builder: Dufour
draft: 5.77 ft. (1.76 m.)
max speed: 8 kn
beam: 13.94 ft. (4.25 m.)
cruising speed: 6.5 kn
built: 2004

Sail
Fiberglass hull
3 cabins
2 heads
sleeps 8

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Vessel Data

Flag of Registry	United States
HIN	DUFE06******
Hull Number
Survey Available?	Yes (note: survey is 10 years old)
Location	Guaymas, Sonora in Dry Storage (since May 2026)

Dimensions

Builder	Dufour Yachts (FRANCE)
Designer	Umberto Felci/Patrick Roséo
Popular Length	44 ft / 13.41 m
LOA	44.85 ft / 13.67 m
LWL	38.78 ft / 11.82 m
Beam	13.94 ft / 4.25 m
Draft	5.77 ft / 1.76 m
Air Draft	62.5 ft / 19.05 m
Ballast Weight	7,275 lb / 3,300 kg
Displacement Weight	22,366 lb / 10,145 kg
Keel Type	Bulb
Rudder Type	Spade (Replaced with NEW 2020)
Hull Material	Fiberglass (PVC Foam Core)
Hull Shape	Monohull
Boat Class(es)	Cruiser/Racer, Fractional Sloop

Propulsion

Engine	Caterpillar 55 (NEW in 2024)
Engine Power	55 HP
Engine Hours	500
Engine Type	Inboard
Engine Fuel	Diesel
Engine Drive Type	Sail Drive
Engine Propeller	Flexofold 3-Blade Folding Propeller
Notes on Engine	New engine, installed in 2024 Engine last ran: May 2026
Cruising Speed	6.5 kn @ 1800 RPM
Max Speed	8 kn @ 3000 RPM
Fuel Consumption	1 Gal/Hr (Max)

Tanks

Fuel Tankage	x1 Plastic ─ Total 70 Gal (265 L)
Water Tankage	x2 Plastic ─ Total 120 Gal (454 L)
Holding Tankage	x1 Plastic ─ Total 20 Gal (76 L)

Accommodations

The Dufour 44 Performance makes excellent use of its interior volume, delivering a layout that feels notably spacious for a 44-foot performance cruiser. The three-cabin, two-head arrangement provides a strong balance between private sleeping accommodations, generous communal space, and practical cruising functionality.

Main Saloon / Galley / Nav Station

The main saloon is bright, open, and comfortable, with approximately 6’4″ of headroom creating an airy feel throughout the central living area. To port, an L-shaped dinette provides a welcoming space for meals, entertaining, or relaxing at anchor, while a settee to starboard adds additional seating and can also serve as an optional sea berth.

The layout is well suited to both family cruising and time aboard with guests, offering a comfortable separation between social areas and sleeping quarters.

The U-shaped galley is arranged for efficient use underway and at anchor, with secure working space and good access to storage. Equipment includes a deep double sink, three-burner stove, and ample lockers and drawers for provisions, cookware, and galley supplies.

Thoughtful storage details include ventilated produce bins in selected drawers, helping keep provisions organized during longer cruises.

Forward of the starboard guest head is a substantial navigation station with enough space for charts, electronics, and passage-planning equipment. Its location keeps vessel management functions close at hand without intruding on the main living area.

Three-Cabin Layout

The accommodation plan includes three private sleeping cabins.

Aft, there are matching double cabins to port and starboard, providing comfortable guest accommodations and useful separation from the forward owner’s cabin.

Forward, the principal cabin features a generous V-berth, approximately 6’2″ of headroom, a hanging locker, and additional shelf storage for personal belongings.

The yacht is equipped with two head compartments, supporting comfortable use by owners and guests on longer trips.

Natural light and ventilation are provided by multiple deck hatches and opening portlights throughout the interior, helping create a bright and well-ventilated environment. There are also fans mounted in the salon and in each cabin. The interior joinery is finished to a high standard, with varnished wood veneers, lighter trim accents, and teak-and-holly flooring contributing to a refined yet practical cruising atmosphere.

Overall, the Dufour 44 Performance offers an appealing combination of space, privacy, and functionality. Its three-cabin, two-head configuration makes it especially well suited to a cruising couple hosting guests, a family, or buyers seeking a performance-oriented yacht that does not sacrifice comfort below decks.

# Cabins	3
# Heads	2
Types of Heads	Manual
# Berths	5
Types of Berths Available	Double Berth, V-Berth, Sea Berth
# People Accommodated (Sleeping)	8
Maximum Headroom	6.42 ft / 1.96 m
Comments	x3 double berth cabins, including v-berth; x2 single berths with lee cloths in salon

Galley

Fridge / Freezer	Isotherm, top-loading Engel portable fridge-freezer (located portside aft cabin)
Stove	ENO 2-burner and oven, gimballed
Microwave	None
Sink	Double Basin, Stainless Steel
Other Appliances	Pressure Cooker / InstaPot
Comments	Enough power aboard to run electric tea kettle, breadmaker, InstaPot, and other appliances

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

AIS Receiver	Raymarine
AIS Transponder	Raymarine
Autopilot	Pelagic (NEW in 2024)
Chartplotter	x2 Raymarine HybridTouch MFDs (one at helm, one at nav desk)
Compass	Yes (at helm)
Depth Sounder	Yes
GPS	x2
Radar	Raymarine 4k
Stereo	Fusion Marine
VHF	iCom receiver at Nav Station; Remote mic at helm. NEW masthead antenna and cable installed.
Wi-Fi / Starlink	Starlink
Wind Speed and Direction	Yes, with NEW masthead unit and all wiring

Electrical Systems

Batteries	House Bank(s): x4 Valence LiFePo4 110 Amp-Hr (NEW in 2021) Start Bank: x1 AGM (NEW in 2023)
Battery Monitor	Balmar MC-618
Electrical System
Inverter	Victron MultiPlus 3000VA
Battery Charger	Victron MultiPlus 3000VA
Smart Regulator	x4 Victron MPPT regulators
Solar Panels	6 panels ─ Total 1000 watts
Alternator	Balmar 100-Amp (NEW in 2023)
Comments	AC and DC cigarette-type outlets located throughout interior

Sails & Rigging

Total Sail Area	1,000 sq.ft. (924 sq.ft. / 85.84 sq.m. SailboatData)
Mainsail	Bremen Sails – 2019 Dacron
Jibs / Headsails	Genoa: Bremen Sails – 2019 Dacron with UV cover Spinnaker: Bremen Sails – Asymmetrical in sock Storm Jib: Breman Sails. Never used. Trysail: Breman Sails. Never used.
Roller Furling	Harken
Spinnaker Pole / Whisker Pole	Forespar 50/50 Carbon/Aluminum
Winches	Manual: x6 Harken
Mast	Sparcraft, keel-stepped, aluminum
Standing Rigging	Last inspection: 2026 Owners plan to replace forestay and backstay in December 2026 per recommendation.
Chainplates	Original
Boom Vang	Selden
Backstay Adjuster	Harken, hydraulic
Running Rigging	All Dyneema core, various ages
Lines Led Aft to Cockpit	Yes

Deck

Anchors	Rocna, 200 ft chain, 100 ft nylon rode Fortress, 25 ft chain, 100 ft nylon rode
Windlass	Lewmar CPX3 (NEW in 2026)
Bow Rollers	Double, Stainless Steel
Deck Shower	Hot & Cold (located at swim step)
Lifelines	Ridged stainless around cockpit
Navigation Lights	All LED
Swim Ladder	Stainless Steel (located at swim step)
Comments	All deck equipment was upgraded to Harken. Last bottom paint job: December 2025.

Dinghy	Takacat 11-ft inflatable (NEW in 2026)
Outboard	2018 Tohatsu 6HP
Dinghy Davits	Stainless Steel

Covers & Cushions

Dodger	Sunbrella (with NEW windows in 2025)
Bimini	Sunbrella (2025)
Full Boat Covers	Yes (NEW in 2024)
Wheel/Tiller Cover	Sunbrella
Hatch Covers	Sunbrella (one missing)
Cockpit Cushions	Yes
Mainsail Cover	Stack Pack (2021)
UV Strip on Headsail	Yes

Mechanical Systems

Air Conditioner	Yes ─ salon unit
Bilge Blower	Yes
Electric Bilge Pump	x1
Manual Bilge Pump	x1
Hot Water Heater	5-Gal, engine heated
Engine Cooling System	Raw Water Cooling
Engine Components	Raw Water Sea Strainer, Raw Water Pump, Fuel Shut-off
Fuel Filters	x2 ─ one factory engine mounted, one external Racor
Seacocks / Thru Hulls	Bronze (NEW in 2021)
Watermaker	Aqua Max, 20GPH (2023)
Comments	Iridium Go with external antenna

Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguishers	x4
Lifesling	Yes
Life Rings	Yes
Life Raft	6-person offshore (last inspected 2021)
EPIRB	Yes
Jacklines	Yes

Additional Equipment

Lots of spares, including alternator, starter, gaskets for SailDrive, etc.

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