Dufour 32
Description
The Dufour 32 is a French sailboat designed by Umberto Felci (Felci Yacht Design) as a compact performance cruiser-racer, ideal for couples or small families seeking agile day sailing, weekend overnights, and light club racing on coastal waters or lakes. It features a fiberglass monohull with a L-shaped deep keel and spade rudder for responsive upwind handling, a moderate beam for stability, and a fractional sloop rig for efficient sail trim and good light-air performance. The design emphasizes lightweight construction for quick acceleration, a low displacement/length ratio for planing potential, and a high ballast ratio for stiffness in gusts, with a comfort ratio suitable for protected passages. Introduced in 2022 by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, France, the Dufour 32 revives the brand's heritage name (from the 1969 original) with a modern Felci hull optimized for shorthanded sailing during the post-pandemic cruiser-racer surge. It's the smallest in the Grand Large range, blending Italian aesthetics with French engineering for versatility and fun. Production continues as of 2025, with ~50 units built annually, praised in reviews like Yachting Monthly's ("impressive new smaller yacht") for its "sporty yet civilized" qualities and innovative inflatable bathing platform.
Construction Details
| Designer | Umberto Felci |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dufour Yachts |
| Length | 33.860 ft |
| LOA | 33.860 ft |
| LWL | 28.580 ft |
| Beam | 10.860 ft |
| Displacement | 10803 lb |
| Ballast | 2866 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.230 ft |
| Year Built | 2022 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.08 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.08 ft |
| p | 32.75 ft |
| e | 10.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.08 ft | 12.08 ft | 32.75 ft | 10.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Dufour 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.17 ft - (3100 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.75 ft - (10287 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.95 ft - (10348 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 171.8 ft² |
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Dufour 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.96 ft - (9741 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.97 ft - (4868 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.8 ft - (8473 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.89 ft - (4234 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.96 ° |
| Area | * 221.98 ft² |
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Dufour 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.95 ft - (11567 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.49 ft - (5941 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.71 ft - (10884 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.12 ft - (5523 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 343.82 ft² |
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Dufour 32 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 37.95 ft - (11567 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.93 ft - (6075 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.91 ft - (10641 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 567 ft² |
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Dufour 32 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.95 ft - (11567 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.74 ft - (6626 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.74 ft - (6626 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 701 ft² |
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