DUFOUR CLASSIC 35
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35 ft |
| LWL | 28 ft |
| Beam | 11.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.93 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Displacement | 10,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,110 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 42.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.6 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 36.4 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 509.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 267.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 455.2 sq ft |
About the DUFOUR CLASSIC 35
A similar boat sold as STARDUST 353.
The Dufour Classic 35 is a 35.0 ft masthead sloop designed by J & J Design and built by Dufour Yachts S.A. (FRA) in 1995. With a displacement of 10000.0 lb and a beam of 11.5 ft, this model represents a specific era of French production where build counts are not definitively recorded in available data.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling over heavy offshore endurance, given its moderate displacement and fin keel configuration.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.14 and a comfort ratio of 19.85, the boat is designed for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than heavy bluewater passagemaking.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau First 36 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36, as they share similar beam dimensions, masthead sloop rigs, and a focus on performance-oriented cruising.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataAsking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 1998–2000 · median $59,400
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DUFOUR CLASSIC 35yet 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.
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