The Dufour classic 43 is a 43.0ft masthead sloop designed by Mortain & Mavrikios and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) between 1997 and 2005.
The Dufour classic 43 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.
Main features
| Model | Dufour classic 43 | ||
| Length | 43 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.54 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 28.24 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 112.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.20 | ||
| Capsize | 2.12 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18739 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5291 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.69 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 990 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 | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Mortain & Mavrikios | ||
| First built | 1997 | ||
| Last built | 2005 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |