New Boat any thoughts on a Dufour?

[poter]

Thinking seriously about buying a Dufour 35 circa. early 1970 based in south of France...get away from UK prices & weather.... Should I do it????

poter

 

[mirabriani]

The captain of Queenboro'YC has one
He kindly allowed crew and I aboard while we waited for the tide
(don't ask!) Quite impressed below, especially the pumped central heating using house type rads.
Erm, this does not help does it?

Sorry Briani

 

[masterofnone]

Had a look at the 36cc, impressed with it. the 376 moody is a better option, me thinks.

 

[doca]

I an very pleased with my 1979 Dufour 31. Strong construction, beautifully finished, and well thought out. Did a TransAt with previous owner. I think Dufour changed hands some time after 1979.

 

[Koeketiene]

Had a Dufour 2800 years ago - sturdy boat. Sold her to a friend 6 years ago - he still sails her every week (now over 25 years old).

 

[Sybarite]

They have a reputation for being a lot of boat for the money. The only minus point ( and common to most Dufour models of that period ) is that some develop soft patches in the sandwich construction of the deck. Worth having a survey.

John.

 

[Robin]

We have friends with one built in 1973 which they refurbished and sailed to the the Caribean/USA/Caribbean about 8 years ago 2 handed. They still live aboard whilst working as Skipper/Hostess on a huge charter Cat, eventually I believe they may continue cruising trans Pacific on the Dufour. Part of the refurb on purchase was to cure the spongy deck (drilled holes and ran resin in as advised by Surveyor) and to redo a bodged osmosis repair done by Berthon, and a repaint of the topsides. She looked like new when they left and still does! The layout is very good for long term cruising and the boat sails well. The mostly flush deck allows a dinghy to be carried fully inflated if required. Some were wheel steering, most were tiller steered.

 

[poter]

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Thanks everyone... based on comments have gone ahead & put down a deposit,
subject to a survey.

She is a 1974 Dufour 35 CC based in Port Napoleon South of France, pics look good if maybe a bit tired inside, but loads of modern kit onboard.

Will go out & visit in couple of weeks.

Question do I keep her French Flagged? is there any advantage in registering in UK?

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[Koeketiene]

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Question do I keep her French Flagged? is there any advantage in registering in UK?



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I wouldn't. SSR is cheaper and a LOT less red tape