DUFOUR CLASSIC 32

About the DUFOUR CLASSIC 32

Draft for shoal keel vers.: 4.08'.

Designed by J & J Designs and built by Dufour from 1996–2004, the Dufour Classic 32 is a masthead sloop with a displacement of 9592.0 lb and a beam of 10.83 ft. While the exact hulls built count is unknown, the model represents a specific era of Dufour's production with a comfort ratio of 21.55.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a balanced performance cruiser, given its moderate displacement and standard masthead sloop rig.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 2.04 and a displacement of 9592.0 lb, the boat offers moderate offshore stability, though its relatively low ballast ratio suggests it is better suited for coastal and protected waters than heavy bluewater passagemaking.

Comparables:

Comparable to other 32-foot European cruisers from the late 1990s and early 2000s with similar displacement and fin keel configurations, such as the Beneteau First 32 or Oyster 32.