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Dufour 37 - a boat with exceptional volumes

31 July 2023 · 13 min · 35K views · Lignano Sabbiadoro

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The Dufour 37 measures 9.98 meters in length, placing it just below the threshold for mandatory boat registration in Italy.0:04 Designed by the Umberto Felci firm, the hull features a 3.80-meter beam, which is 30 centimeters wider than its predecessor, the Dufour 360 Grand Large.1:27 To maximize interior volume, designers moved the forward bulkhead and eliminated the anchor locker door, allowing the chain to feed directly into a deep, vertical shaft.2:19 The boat is available in three configurations—Easy, Ocean, and Performance—with sail plans ranging from 50 to 60 square meters.4:01 Deck features include a three-dimensional Genoa sheet point system that functions as a traveler with a barber hauler.4:22 The interior layout offers two or three cabins, with the two-cabin version providing a larger head and a dedicated aft locker.8:46 The vessel utilizes a single-blade rudder for harbor maneuverability and includes a fixed dolphin striker for flying a Code Zero or Parasailor.5:18

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