Dufour 34
Description
The Dufour 34 is a French sailboat designed by Michel Dufour as a seaworthy coastal cruiser-racer, suitable for family day sailing, weekend overnights, and club racing on lakes or protected waters. It features a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder for balanced handling and protection, a masthead sloop rig for straightforward sail management, and a moderate beam providing stability in moderate winds. The design prioritizes solid construction and a heavy displacement/length ratio for a stable, comfortable ride, with a high ballast ratio for stiffness in gusts. Introduced in 1974 by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, France, the Dufour 34 was a short-run model from the builder's early 1970s lineup, reflecting Michel Dufour's evolution of his foundational designs like the Arpège during the fiberglass boom. Production was limited (estimated 20–50 units, though exact numbers are scarce), running briefly in 1974 before the focus shifted to larger models like the Dufour 35.
Construction Details
| Designer | Michel Dufour |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dufour Yachts |
| Length | 33.630 ft |
| LOA | 33.630 ft |
| LWL | 25.420 ft |
| Beam | 10.750 ft |
| Displacement | 11023 lb |
| Ballast | 4409 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.840 ft |
| Year Built | 1974 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43.60 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.60 ft |
| p | 38.20 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.60 ft | 13.60 ft | 38.20 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
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