Dufour classic 38
7 / 45 - score 68%
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 71%
| Model | Dufour classic 38 | ||
| Length | 37.58 ft (50%) | the closest to 39.42 ft | |
| Beam | 12.33 ft (92%) | the closest to 12.42 ft | |
| Draft | 6.42 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 49%
| Sail area / displ. | 23.96 (91%) | the closest to 24.18 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 34.15 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 176.77 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.68 (7%) | the closest to 19.84 | |
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull 99%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.45 ft (99%) | the closest to 32.42 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13530 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4620 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.63 knots |
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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 | ?? |
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