Dufour 30 Classic

Sailboat 29′ 6″ Since 1996

Overview

Builder
Dufour
Model
30 Classic
Type
Sailboat
Built
1996 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 6″ (8.99 m)
Waterline length
26′ 5″ (8.05 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.77 m)
Draft
4′ 1″ (1.25 m)
Displacement
6,504 lb (2,950 kg)
Ballast
2,094 lb (950 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
436 sq ft (40.5 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
158

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

Ballast ratio
32%

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

Capsize screening
1.95

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.95
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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