Dufour Audacity Laurent Giles

Sailboat 21′ 5″ Since 1964

Overview

Builder
Dufour
Model
Audacity Laurent Giles
Type
Sailboat
Built
1964–1974
Designer
Michel Dufour
Hull
Fin Keel w/bulb
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
21′ 5″ (6.52 m)
Waterline length
19′ 4″ (5.88 m)
Beam
7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
Displacement
3,197 lb (1,450 kg)
Ballast
882 lb (400 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
199

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
28%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.15

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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