DUFOUR 9000
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.16 ft |
| LWL | 31.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.25 ft |
| Draft | 6.75 ft |
| Displacement | 19,841 lb |
| Ballast | 9,259.4 lb |
| Material | 22.0 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 55.39 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.9 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 48.2 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.08 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 832.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 440.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 748.6 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Berths | 8 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 66 L |
| Fuel | 60.8 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the DUFOUR 9000
The aluminum version first introduced as DUFOUR 9000A.
The Dufour 9000 is a 39.16 ft masthead sloop designed by J. Valentijn and built by Dufour between 1979 and 1984. With a displacement of 19841.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 32.25, this vessel represents a substantial cruising platform from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing metrics. Its moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.62 suggests it is manageable for short-handed cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.81 and a displacement of 19841.0 lb, the Dufour 9000 exhibits strong offshore stability and seaworthiness. Its fin keel and substantial ballast of 9259.4 lb support safe passage in moderate to heavy offshore conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from this era include the Beneteau 38 and the O'Day 38, which share similar displacement and beam characteristics. These boats are comparable due to their shared role as heavy-displacement, fin-keel cruising sloops designed for comfort.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.16ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DUFOUR 9000yet 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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