The Dufour 34 is a 33.63ft masthead sloop designed by Michael Dufour and built in fiberglass by Dufour Yachts (FRA) since 1974.
The Dufour 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Dufour 34 | ||
| Length | 33.63 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.84 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.73 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 299.59 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.84 | ||
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.84 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11023 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4409 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.76 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 516 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 296.48 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 219.65 sq.ft | ||
| I | 43.60 ft | ||
| J | 13.60 ft | ||
| P | 38.20 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 22 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 48 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.40 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dufour Yachts (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Michael Dufour | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |