The new 41 follows in the wake of the 37 that was launched last year and shows a similar hull form. These boats are the future of Dufour, a venerable French brand. Emphasizing outdoor living, the 41’s cockpit is huge and with the stern folded down you have an extra patio with a built-in grill. The hull has a huge amount of volume so you can have either a three-cabin or four-cabin layout. In the latter, the 41 can sleep up to 10 souls. Dufour is known for innovation and the 41 is leading the way. A pure family cruiser, the 41 packs a lot in a relatively small envelope. Read more.