ATOLL 43 (DUFOUR)

About the ATOLL 43 (DUFOUR)

Intended specifically for the charter trade. Cabins: 3/4 3/4 Heads/Showers: 2 2 Head Room: 6.25'

The Dufour Atoll 43 is a fractional sloop designed by Philippe Briand and built by Dufour in France, with production records indicating a single build year of 1998. As a specific model in the Atoll line, it represents a distinct era of French cruiser-racer design, though exact total hull counts are not definitively established in the available data.

Best for:

This vessel suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and modern handling characteristics over heavy bluewater displacement. Its fractional rig and relatively light displacement make it well-suited for active weekend cruising and short offshore passages rather than extended solo expeditions.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 20950.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.2, the Atoll 43 offers moderate offshore capability suitable for protected waters and short open-ocean crossings, but its light ballast ratio suggests caution in extreme conditions.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 43 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43.9, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, beamy hull forms, and a focus on interior volume and sailing performance from the late 1990s.