The Dufour classic 50 is a 50.0ft masthead sloop designed by Olivier Poncin / Jean Berret and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) since 1996.
The Dufour classic 50 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Dufour classic 50 | ||
| Length | 50 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.09 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.92 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 30 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 191.84 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.14 | ||
| Capsize | 1.93 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 41.57 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 30870 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9260 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.64 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1335 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 | 78 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 132 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 184 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Olivier Poncin / Jean Berret | ||
| First built | 1996 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |