If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats,
then here is a complete review of DUFOUR 3800. Built by Dufour Yachts (FRA) and designed by German Frers, the boat
was first built in 1980. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 9.35. Its sail area/displacement
ratio 17.11. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo Penta, runs on Diesel.
DUFOUR 3800 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base.
Read on to find out more about DUFOUR 3800 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
Boat Information
Boat Specifications
LOA:9.35 m / 30.68 ft
Rigging Type:Masthead Sloop
Hull Type:Fin w/spade rudder
S.A. (reported):40.78 m2 / 438.95 ft2
Draft (max):1.7 m / 5.58 ft
Displacement:3792 kg / 8359.92 lbs
Ballast:1701 kg / 3750.06 lbs
S.A./Disp.:17.11
Bal./Disp.:44.86
Disp./Len.:231.56
Construction:FG
Last Built:1984
Designers:German Frers
LWL:7.7 m / 25.26 ft
Sail Boat Calculation
Definitions
Comfort Ratio:20.55
Capsize Screening Formula:2.10
Rig And Sail Specs
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I:12.3 m / 40.35 ft
S.A. Fore:10.68 m / 35.04 ft
E:3.4 m / 11.15 ft
S.A. Fore:22.62 m2 / 243.48 ft2
S.A. Main:18.14 m2 / 195.26 ft2
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)40.76 m2 / 438.74 ft2