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Dufour 27
Designer: Michel Dufour  ·  Builder: Dufour  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Dufour 27

French builder Dufour launched this compact cruiser as part of their efforts to bring quality construction and thoughtful design to the smaller end of the sailing market. Despite limited available specifications, the 27-foot length suggests a boat designed primarily for coastal cruising and weekend adventures, with accommodations suitable for a small crew or couple. Like other Dufour designs from this era, the 27 likely features the builder's characteristic attention to interior layout efficiency, maximizing livability within the constraints of a compact hull. The French approach to small boat design typically emphasizes seaworthiness and sailing performance while maintaining creature comforts below deck. This size range makes the Dufour 27 an appealing choice for sailors seeking an affordable entry point into cruising or those wanting a manageable boat for short-handed sailing. The compact dimensions would make it well-suited for exploring protected waters, harbor hopping, and learning extended cruising techniques without the complexity and expense of larger vessels. While detailed specifications remain scarce, Dufour's reputation for building solid, well-balanced sailboats suggests the 27 would offer reliable performance for coastal exploration and weekend cruising adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.16 ft / 8.28 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.34 ft / 6.20 m
Beam 9.15 ft / 2.79 m
Max Draft 5.16 ft / 1.57 m
Displacement 5,842.00 lb / 2,650 kg
Ballast 1,984.00 lb / 900 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Michel Dufour
Builder Dufour
First Built 1972
Last Built 1979
Number Built 320
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
186
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
33.96
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
309.93
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. 3.99 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.24
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.33 ft / 3.15 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 308.00 ft² / 28.61 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo Penta
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