Used Dufour 30 for sale
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All about Dufour 30 model
The Dufour 30 was designed by J&J design and nearly 500 units were produced between 1996 and 2003.
The Dufour 30 is 8.95 metres long and was offered in two fixed-keel draughts, as well as in a dinghy version. This reasonable size and the choice of ballast configuration allow for great family outings, including along tidal coastlines.
The famous Ecole des Glénans was equipped with Dufour 30s for a while, before moving on to the 325 model. The 'Glénan' versions were highly reinforced, which is why variously equipped boats can be found on the second-hand market. The 'public' version, for example, was not equipped with a mainsheet track. Be aware of this when viewing a second-hand boat. Some boats have had their rigging strengthened, but they may also have had a busier life than others.
The Dufour 30 is a simple boat with an unsurprising deck plan. The facilities are impressive at sea as well as in port. They were criticized for a lack of ventilation, but most owners have improved this. They are relatively narrow boats by modern standards, but movement on board is not a problem at sea, and there's always something to hold on to when listing. The galley and chart table are traditionally placed at the foot of the ramp, while the saloon occupies the entire width of the boat.
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