Jeanneau 12.5 vs Dufour 41 looking for owner feedback

[LazyJackLife]

We're thinking about purchasing a new boat and are currently looking at the Jeanneau 12.5 and the Dufour 41. Both of these options seem to match our needs pretty well. If anyone has firsthand experience with either of these vessels, I'd really appreciate your insights, especially if you actually own one. Could you share your thoughts on how they compare in terms of handling, build quality, livability, and any special features? I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to say

 

[Yaya1]

Both the Jeanneau 12.5 and Dufour 41 are great choices, I have used both and cant seem to pick my fav

 

[DufourDays]

Definitely solid boats, I've spent a few weekends on a Dufour 41, and I really loved how balanced it felt while sailing, especially in rougher conditions. I've never owned either, though. It's funny, I nearly bought a 12.5 a couple of years ago, but I passed it up because the berth layout didn't really suit us. I'd be interested to see what you decide on