DUFOUR 30/31 FRERS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.5 ft |
| LWL | 25.25 ft |
| Beam | 10.67 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 4.42 ft(1.35 m) |
| Displacement | 8,360 lb |
| Ballast | 3,738.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 36.1 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.1 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 38.9 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 410.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 230.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 391.9 sq ft |
About the DUFOUR 30/31 FRERS
Fractional Rig: I: 36.1' J: 12.1' P: 38.9' E: 12.5' Masthead tall: I: 41.3' J: 12.1' P: 36.0' E: 10.2'
The Dufour 30/31 Frers is a classic 1980s cruiser designed by German Frers and built by Dufour (FRA) in 1980. With a build count of ?, this model represents a specific snapshot of Dufour's early production, featuring a 30.5 ft LOA and 8360.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a manageable 30.5 ft footprint and moderate performance, as indicated by its 15.47 SA/D ratio.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.11 and a comfort ratio of 20.57, the boat is designed for coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 30-foot masthead sloops from the early 1980s with similar displacement and fin keels, such as the Beneteau First 30 or O'Day 302, which share similar dimensions and roles.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DUFOUR 30/31 FRERSyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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