Dufour classic 38
4 / 38 - score 72%
The Dufour classic 38 is a 37.58ft masthead sloop designed by Yann Chabaud / Olivier Poncin and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) since 1998.
The Dufour classic 38 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 60%
Model | Dufour classic 38 | ||
Length | 37.58 ft (85%) | the closest to 37.07 ft | |
Beam | 12.33 ft (36%) | the closest to 11.68 ft | |
Draft | 6.42 ft | ||
Country | France (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 97%
Sail area / displ. | 23.96 (96%) | the closest to 23.87 | |
Ballast / displ. | 34.15 % | ||
Displ. / length | 176.77 | ||
Comfort ratio | 21.68 (98%) | the closest to 21.73 | |
Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull 45%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 32.45 ft (45%) | the closest to 30.77 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.42 ft | ||
Displacement | 13530 lbs | ||
Ballast | 4620 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.63 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 847.12 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 40 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 42 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 90 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
Designer | Yann Chabaud / Olivier Poncin | ||
First built | 1998 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |