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    ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDER

    Jul 16, 2020 4 minutes

    DUFOUR Classic 30

    DESIGNER Oliver Poncin/J&J Designs

    BUILT 1997-2002

    PRICE £17,500-£25,000

    LOA 9.01m/29ft 6in

    LWL 8.03m/26ft 4in

    BEAM 3.00m/9ft 8in

    DRAFT Deep fin 1.42m/4ft 8in

    DRAFT Twin/Shoal 1.15m/3ft 9in

    DISPL 3,100kg/6,834lb

    BALLAST 1,064kg/2,346lb

    SAIL AREA 45.00m²/452sq ft

    WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY…

    NICK VASS, Marine Surveyor (www.omega-yachtservices.co.uk)

    The Dufour Classic 30 is a well-made and good-looking yacht that has stood the test of time better than many other French yachts. Dufours can suffer from squeaky decks and the 30s are often found with cracks on the superstructure. In general, early French yachts were lightly built and did tend to flex but the Classic 30 is better in this regard. It’s

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