Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1977–1984
Dimensions
LOA
27.08 ft
LWL
22.14 ft
Beam
9.61 ft
Max Draft
4.8 ft
Displacement
6,064 lbs
Ballast
1,984 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.11
(use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
249
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
32.7%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
325 sq ft
I
33.92 ft
J
10.89 ft
P
28.54 ft
E
9.84 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron
Production
First Built
1977
Last Built
1984
Number Built
1300
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD5
Power
7.5 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
36 gal
Fuel
11 gal
Notes: Successor to the DUFOUR 27 in 1978. This was the second most popular Dufour of all time, with 1,300 being built over a 6 year period. A sportier version, the CS Club Special had a deeper keel. A lifting keel model was also available.\n(2800 refers to the displacement of 2800 kg.)