Dufour 37

Description

The Dufour 37 is a sleek 35'4" (10.77 m) fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Umberto Felci as a versatile family cruiser-racer, replacing the popular Dufour 360 in Dufour Yachts' lineup and incorporating innovations from the award-winning Dufour 470, such as a wide beam for stability, a bowsprit platform for easy anchoring or gennaker handling, large deck hatches and hull windows for natural light, and a layout optimized for outdoor living with generous cockpit space for 6–8 people. Launched in 2022 by the French builder Dufour Yachts (now under Fountaine-Pajot ownership since 2023), it features a chined hull with a pronounced forward "step" for increased volume without sacrificing performance, a deep L-shaped bulbed keel (or shoal draft option: 6'3" / 1.90 m standard, 5'1" / 1.55 m shoal), single spade rudder for responsive steering, and a fractional sloop rig with self-tacking jib (standard) or optional overlapping genoa for racing—delivering a hull speed of around 7.3 knots, a low displacement/length ratio of ~180 for lively acceleration, and a sail area/displacement ratio of 18–20 for good upwind performance (e.g., 5.6 knots at 32° apparent in light winds, 6–7 knots at 35° AWA in 12–15 knots), making it forgiving and fun for shorthanded crews while excelling in moderate breezes. Constructed via resin-infusion for a solid hull and injection-molded deck (balsa-cored for lightness), it holds CE Category A certification for ocean sailing; the interior offers customizable 2- or 3-cabin layouts (up to 8 berths) with an L-shaped galley (opposite a spacious head), forward owner's suite with head-forward double berth, and airy saloon via hull ports, all finished in light oak or walnut for a modern, loft-like feel with 6'4" headroom.