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Dufour 37

Features include:

Fantastic cockpit space and layoutIncreased sail area for improved performanceTwin wheels, single rudder

French builder Dufour Yachts has rolled out another new design, bringing their line to eight models from 32 to 61 feet. The new Dufour 37 slots in just above the 32-foot baby of the family, and it replaces the previous Dufour 360 from three years ago. Although the hull actually measures only 33 feet, her test sail proved her to be the definition of a little big boat.

When compared to the 360, the Dufour 37 has

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