Launched in 1998, this 30-footer from the renowned French shipyard represents Dufour's commitment to creating accessible cruising sailboats with European styling sensibilities. The J & J Design team crafted a hull that balances performance with comfort, featuring a modern fin keel and spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling while maintaining docile sailing characteristics. With a displacement of 6,834 pounds and moderate ballast ratio, the Classic 30 offers reassuring stability without sacrificing sailing performance. The masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, making it an excellent choice for couples or small families looking to explore coastal waters with confidence. Her beam of 9.67 feet creates a surprisingly spacious interior for weekend cruising or extended coastal passages. The boat's comfort ratio of 18.75 indicates a design optimized for motion comfort rather than pure speed, while the capsize screening formula of 2.04 suggests good stability characteristics for coastal and near-shore sailing. Her hull speed potential of 6.88 knots provides adequate performance for relaxed cruising, and the modest 10-horsepower auxiliary engine offers reliable backup propulsion in tight quarters. This Dufour appeals to sailors seeking European build quality and styling in an affordable, easily managed package.
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What is the Dufour Classic 30's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Dufour Classic 30 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.45. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Dufour Classic 30's comfort ratio?
The Dufour Classic 30 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 18.75. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Dufour Classic 30 safe for offshore sailing?
The Dufour Classic 30 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.04. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Dufour Classic 30?
The theoretical hull speed of the Dufour Classic 30 is 6.88 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Dufour Classic 30 weigh?
The Dufour Classic 30 has a displacement of 6,834.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 30.00 ft.
Who designed the Dufour Classic 30?
The Dufour Classic 30 was designed by J & J Design, first built in 1998.