Dufour Yachts

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Dufour Gib'Sea 37

Dufour Yachts is a French sailboat manufacturer which was founded in 1964 by designer Michael Dufour.

History

1964 - Michel Dufour launched the first series of boats Sylpie.
1968 - Dufour created the Arpege.
1973 - Dufour becomes France's leading production boat builder and is awarded the French Export Prize.
1995 - Another French Export Prize for its international development.
1999 - Launch of the Classic Sailing Yacht line
2001 - Partnership with the celebrated Italian boat builder Cantiere Del Pardo
2002 - Sea Scout, a Dufour Arpege, sails to Greenland and crosses the Arctic Circle
2003 - In France, the Dufour 40 is elected Boat of the Year 2003 and at boot Düsseldorf, Dufour 34 is elected European Yacht of the Year in the category under 30 feet.

Current Models

  • Dufour 34E Performance
  • Dufour 40 Performance
  • Dufour 45 Performance
  • Dufour 325 Grand Large
  • Dufour 365 Grand Large
  • Dufour 405 Grand Large
  • Dufour 425 Grand Large
  • Dufour 455 Grand Large
  • Dufour 485 Grand Large
  • Dufour 525 Grand Large


Current Competitors

  • Jeanneau (owned by Beneteau)

Past Manufacturers & Designers

  • Herreshoff
  • Hobie
  • Islander
  • Islander Bahama
  • Lancer
  • Ludders
  • Merit
  • Morgan Yacht
  • Newport
  • O’Day
  • Olson
  • Passport
  • Pearson
  • Ranger
  • Santana
  • Tartan
  • Wylie
  • Yankee

References

  • Heart of GLASS , Fiberglass Boats And The Men Who Made Them by Daniel Spurr pages 244 - 250
  • PHRF of Southern California


External links

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