French boatbuilder Michel Dufour designed this classic cruising sailboat in 1971, establishing it as one of the early production models that helped define affordable European yacht construction. Built until 1982 with 450 hulls launched, the Dufour 35 represents solid fiberglass construction from an era when builders prioritized seaworthiness over lightweight performance. With a moderate displacement of 13,885 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this masthead sloop offers reassuring stability for coastal and offshore cruising. The fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides good tracking ability while maintaining reasonable maneuverability in tight quarters. Her beam of 11.33 feet creates generous interior volume typical of French design philosophy, emphasizing comfort and livability. The boat's conservative sail area to displacement ratio of 15.32 indicates she's built more for steady passage-making than spirited performance, though her 7.07-knot hull speed provides respectable cruising pace. The low capsize screening value of 1.89 suggests good stability characteristics suitable for serious offshore work. Her comfort ratio of 28.16 reflects the motion characteristics of a boat designed for extended cruising rather than racing, making long passages more pleasant for crew and guests aboard this well-regarded French cruiser.
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What is the Dufour 35's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Dufour 35 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.32. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Dufour 35's comfort ratio?
The Dufour 35 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 28.16. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Dufour 35 safe for offshore sailing?
The Dufour 35 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.89. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Dufour 35?
The theoretical hull speed of the Dufour 35 is 7.07 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Dufour 35 weigh?
The Dufour 35 has a displacement of 13,885.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 35.25 ft.
How much does a used Dufour 35 cost?
Based on 2 recent market listings, used Dufour 35 sailboats typically sell for between $10,000 and $29,000, with a median asking price of $19,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Dufour 35?
The Dufour 35 was designed by Michel Dufour, first built in 1971.