Dufour 32 - miniature sailing yacht review

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Dufour yachts are renowned for their reliability and performance. And what makes the Dufour 32 stand out from the competition? We will talk about this in the review of this yacht from Interparus!

What is the difference between Dufour 32 and older models?

It's no secret that in recent years, new yachts under 40 feet have become less and less common. Therefore, the new Dufour 32 yacht had to stand out from the competition.



Dufour 32 is a new compact yacht with a fairly spacious deck and cockpit.

A distinctive feature of this Dufour yacht is the sunbathing platform. It is located at the stern, but does not act as a transom. Those. if this platform is disconnected or lowered, then instead of the transom there will be absolutely nothing. In fact, the decision is quite controversial, but the justification of such a decision will show time. It is likely that someone will consider this even a plus.



Among other things, there is also a folding tiller. Due to the fact that the tiller can be neatly folded, ample space is freed up in the cockpit. The result is a cockpit that is much more spacious and comfortable than most other 32ft yachts. Some may be confused by this arrangement, but we note that it looks quite comfortable and practical.

The cockpit table stows between the seats. It can be lifted up and you will get a great place for sunbathing.

Mal, yes daring

The Dufour 32 has been developed in the same spirit as all the latest models in the Dufour line. Don't look at her size - this sailing yacht is no less sporty and innovative than her big brothers. The peculiarity of the Dufour 32 specifically is that it is easy to manage alone.

Like its predecessor, it has excellent driving characteristics. Due to the fact that the building has become smaller, it was necessary to redesign the interior. Thanks to this, it was possible to achieve sufficient internal space for living and recreation.



The yacht has one rudder, and due to its light weight, sufficient for such a size of sailing area and easy control alone, Dufour 32 is one of the fastest and most comfortable yachts.

Management and interior

This sailing yacht is designed to be steered by one person. In general, more is not needed - the control is not that intuitive, but not the most difficult either. If you want frills, you can install a genoa, an automatic staysail or a gennaker. There are opportunities for modification, why not take advantage of it?



The internal filling did not disappoint - there are 2 cabins, 6 beds (4 in the cabins and 2 in the saloon) and one bathroom. Dufour did not let down the furniture with fittings installed inside the yacht, as always high quality and reliable.

Video review Dufour 32 from Sasha Goron!



Specifications Dufour 32:

Length   10.30 m
Width   3.3 m
Draft    1.90 m
Displacement   4900 kg
Sailing Armament    56 m2

Conclusion

The Dufour 32 is a great purchase for people who like to travel alone, with their soulmate or two friends. For a large company, of course, it is better to choose a larger yacht.

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