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Arpege 30 Dufour

Designer: Michel Dufour  ·  Builder: Dufour  ·  First built: 1966
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About the Arpege 30 Dufour

Designed by the renowned French shipyard Dufour Yachts, this 30-foot sailboat represents the builder's commitment to creating accessible yet capable cruising vessels. The Arpege 30 emerged during an era when Dufour was establishing its reputation for producing well-built boats that balanced performance with comfort for the average sailor. With its moderate displacement and thoughtful design proportions, the Arpege 30 is well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures. The boat's French pedigree is evident in its attention to interior layout and livability, maximizing the available space below decks while maintaining reasonable sailing characteristics above. Dufour's design philosophy typically emphasizes user-friendly sailing systems and solid construction quality, traits that likely carry through to the Arpege 30. The boat would appeal to sailors seeking a manageable size for coastal exploration without sacrificing the creature comforts that make extended time aboard enjoyable. While detailed specifications may be limited, the Arpege 30's association with the Dufour name suggests a boat built to European standards with an eye toward practical cruising rather than racing performance, making it an interesting option for sailors prioritizing comfort and reliability over outright speed.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
Beam 9.92 ft / 3.02 m
Max Draft 4.60 ft / 1.40 m
Displacement 7,700.00 lb / 3,493 kg
Ballast 3,050.00 lb / 1,383 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 382.00 ft² / 35.49 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Michel Dufour
Builder Dufour
First Built 1966
Last Built 1976
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
15.72
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
22.95
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.01
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.29
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.49
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 779.8
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 37.4
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.6
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.2
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.8
SA Fore 198.22
SA Main 184.08
How It Compares

vs. Acadian 30 Paceship, Cal 30, Columbia 30, Contest 30, Yankee 30 Mkii 98

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Dimensions
LOA
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
30.0 ft
Acadian 30 Paceship
30.0 ft
Cal 30
30.0 ft
Columbia 30
30.0 ft
Contest 30
30.0 ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
30.0 ft
LWL
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
22.0 ft
Acadian 30 Paceship
21.8 ft
Cal 30
24.5 ft
Columbia 30
26.5 ft
Contest 30
24.9 ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
23.0 ft
Beam
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
9.9 ft
Acadian 30 Paceship
8.5 ft
Cal 30
10.0 ft
Columbia 30
9.5 ft
Contest 30
9.0 ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
9.0 ft
Displacement
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
7 lbs
Acadian 30 Paceship
7 lbs
Cal 30
9 lbs
Columbia 30
10 lbs
Contest 30
8 lbs
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
8 lbs
Ballast
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
3 lbs
Acadian 30 Paceship
3 lbs
Cal 30
3 lbs
Columbia 30
Contest 30
4 lbs
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
4 lbs
Sail Area
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
382 sq ft
Acadian 30 Paceship
387 sq ft
Cal 30
420 sq ft
Columbia 30
515 sq ft
Contest 30
362 sq ft
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
430 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
Acadian 30 Paceship
Cal 30
183 s/nm
Columbia 30
180 s/nm
Contest 30
224 s/nm
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
15.7
Acadian 30 Paceship
17.0
Cal 30
14.9
Columbia 30
16.9
Contest 30
13.6
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
16.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
Acadian 30 Paceship
Cal 30
Columbia 30
Contest 30
45.4 %
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
47.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
23.0
Acadian 30 Paceship
25.8
Cal 30
26.4
Columbia 30
30.2
Contest 30
27.6
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
28.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
2.01
Acadian 30 Paceship
1.78
Cal 30
1.89
Columbia 30
1.72
Contest 30
1.75
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
1.75
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
Acadian 30 Paceship
Cal 30
Columbia 30
Contest 30
254
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
319
Hull Speed
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
6.3 kts
Acadian 30 Paceship
6.3 kts
Cal 30
6.6 kts
Columbia 30
6.9 kts
Contest 30
6.7 kts
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Arpege 30 Dufour ★
1.5
Acadian 30 Paceship
1.7
Cal 30
1.6
Columbia 30
2.1
Contest 30
1.8
Yankee 30 Mkii 98
1.6
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