Dufour classic 45
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The Dufour classic 45 is a 45.92ft masthead sloop designed by J&J Design / Olivier Poncin and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) since 1988.
The Dufour classic 45 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 96%
| Model | Dufour classic 45 | ||
| Length | 45.92 ft (100%) | the closest to 45.93 ft | |
| Beam | 14.17 ft (93%) | the closest to 14.27 ft | |
| Draft | 7.67 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 66%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.98 (66%) | the closest to 16.43 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 35.98 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 206.01 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.38 | ||
| Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24180 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.20 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 884 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 471.71 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 411.84 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53.30 ft | ||
| J | 17.70 ft | ||
| P | 52.80 ft | ||
| E | 15.60 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 58 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 120 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | J&J Design / Olivier Poncin | ||
| First built | 1988 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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