An October display at Waterfront di Levante
Dufour has named five sailboats for the Genoa International Boat Show, which runs from 1 to 6 October 2026. Four of the announced models meet Luxury Yacht Guide's coverage threshold: the Dufour 39, 41, 48 and 54.
The fifth, the Dufour 37, is smaller than LYG's 12-metre minimum and is therefore not included in this publication's model selection. Dufour says its team and dealer network will be at the show to discuss specifications, ownership and financing.
The event is set at Genoa's Waterfront di Levante and follows the builder's appearances elsewhere in Europe during September. The published line-up is an announcement of intended displays, not a report of a completed October exhibition.
The 12-metre Dufour 39
The Dufour 39 is the smallest in-scope design in the Genoa group, with a stated overall hull length of 12 metres in the LYG database. It made its world premiere at Cannes earlier this month and offers different deck and sailing configurations.
Dufour's official information describes a choice between minimalist, comfort and performance approaches. The differences include cockpit and aft-deck arrangements, meaning the intended sailing programme should guide any comparison.
The 39's appearance at Genoa will give visitors another opportunity to study that model following its debut. A buyer should examine the precise configuration on display rather than treating every variant as interchangeable.
Four distinct cruising choices
The Dufour 41, 48 and 54 complete the four-model LYG shortlist. Their larger hulls create different options for longer stays aboard and for crews with differing accommodation requirements.
Seeing the group at one show allows an owner to compare cockpit ergonomics, accommodation and usable storage while moving between boats. Written specifications remain important, but a common event offers a direct sense of scale.
Hybrid and electric options should be checked by model and build, since available equipment differs within a range. Show equipment should not be assumed to represent every production configuration.
Appointments and show dates
Dufour gives 1–6 October as the Genoa dates and offers appointments through its official event page. It says dealers will be available to discuss the boats and guide prospective buyers through acquisition questions.
LYG's separate reporting on the Dufour 39 Cannes premiere remains the launch record. This item concerns the upcoming four-model Genoa display and the opportunity for side-by-side inspection.
