Dufour 34

Dufour 34
The Dufour 34 meets all criteria that has made the Dufour 40 a worldwide success: speed on all points of sailing, stability and manoeuvrability, good-looking and useful design, a practical interior layout. With the Dufour 34, Dufour has created a new benchmark among 34-foot fast cruisers.

Sailing a Dufour 34 is sheer pleasure: You can either share it with a crew, or enjoy sailing her single handed, as she is very easy to handle.

Since the Dufour 34 takes up most of the tried and tested ideas from her big sister, as from the start the press was unanimous on the subject. The Dufour 34 is:

Fast and elegant...
A 34-footer with ambition...
A new "Designer label" is created
A very beautiful hull
Plenty of light

When we launched the Dufour 34 she immediately acquired the title of European Sailing Yacht of the Year and she has become famous in the racing scene, especially through the victory of the Spanish Copa Del Rey in 2004.

Technical specifications
Overall length : 10,60 m 34'9"
Hull length : 10,28 m 33'9"
Waterline length : 9,13 m 30'
Max. beam : 3,48 m 11'5"
Empty weight : 5.700 kg 12,540 lbs
Draft : 1,50 - 1,90 m 4'11" - 6'3"
Sail surface : approx. 65 m² env. 663 ft²
Water tank capacity : 285 l 75 gl
Fuel tank capacity : 90 l 24 gl
Versions : 2 / 3 cabins + saloon
Certification CE : catégorie A

Reviews & testimonial
YACHTING MONTHLY, UK

"The second of Dufour's new generation yachts is a sparkling performer, says James Jermain.... Dufour has set out to produce a performance yacht for enthusiastic yachtsmen forced to cruise with restraint. In this, the Dufour 34, the company has been surprisingly successful. She is delightful to handle, quick and responsive and her speed can be generated without a big, athletic crew or constant attention to tuning and steering. Below decks, too, the owner who has experience of offshore conditions will be reassured by the layout...."
(August '03, p94-97)

www.yachtingmontlhly.com

AFLOAT, Ireland
"French Flair, Italian Design.... an attractively European boat and very much of the 21st Century"
(July 2004 p. 44 - 45)

www.afloat.ie

YATE, España
El mejor de los tres nuevos modelos de DUFOUR, creados casi idénticos per el italian Umberto Felci. Destaca por sus soluciones en bañera y su brio al navegar, que combina velocidad y respuesta con une estabilidad generosa. Eso permite navegar bien tanto con tripulacion como en solitario, lo que ha contribuido al éxito de la gama, y, en especial, de esta modelo. El uso de estratificados avanzados - con cubierta de inyeccion - y la carpinteria racionalizada pero atractiva muestran la apuesta de DUFOUR por dar mas por mensos a sus clientes. Valoracion del jurado: buen precio un excelente hibido entre crucero y regata.
(January 2004)

www.mcediciones.es/YATE/HOME/main.asp

SKIPPER, España
"El pequeño gigante"
(May 2003)

SAILING TODAY, UK
"A fast boat that will impress the racing fraternity with outstanding performance. She also fits the short-handed cruising bill to a tee, being very easy to handle and comfortable - both in her accommodation and her motion at sea. One for the "cruiser" who can't quite resist competing against everyone in sight. "
(March 2004)

www.sailingtoday.co.uk

L.O.A.: ..................................................................10,60 m
Hull length: .........................................................10,28 m
Waterline length: ..................................................9,13 m
Max beam: .............................................................3,48 m
Light displacement (approx.): ............................5,700 Kg
Standard draft (cast iron): .....................................1,50 m
Optional draft (lead keel): .....................................1,90 m
Standard keel weight (approx.) ...........................1 750 Kg
Optional keel weight (approx.) ............................1 670 Kg
Air draft: ..............................................................15,10 m
Fuel capacity: ............................................................90 L
Water capacity: ........................................................265 L
Engine power: .........................................19 CV (13,8 kW)

> > > S A I L A R E A > > >
Sail area, close-hauled: .................................... 61,65 m²
Mainsail: ............................................................ 29,30 m²
Genoa: ............................................................... 32,35 m²

> > > S A I L P L A N > > >
I : ...............................................................12,78 m
J : ................................................................3,74 m
P : ..............................................................11,83 m
E : ................................................................4,50 m
LP (140 % overlap) .....................................5,24 m
SL : ............................................................12,65 m
SMW : .......................................................6,732 m

> > >C O N S T R U C T I O N > > >
Hand laminated GRP Hull, vacuum bagged. PVC foam
core sandwich above water line. NPG Gelcoat with first
layer of cloth impregnated with NPG resin forming an
optimum barrier against osmosis. Inner moulded hull
bottom, structural framing laminated to the hull. Navy
blue decorative stripes on hull and coach roof.
Provision for ducting (heating or conditioning). Deck in
PVC foam core sandwich, moulded by injection process
(Resin Transfer Moulding) for significant weight saving
and excellent interior finish.
Standard draft 1.50 m, cast iron keel, bolts loads taken
up by stainless steel backing plate.
Semi-elliptical rudder, filled with closed cell epoxy foam.
Stainless steel solid stock, on self-aligning bearings.

> > > D E C K & D E C K F I T T I N G S > > >
Teak handrails on coachroof. Wooden toerail on hulldeck
joint. Self-draining chain locker with eye bolt and
integrated windlass bracket, cover with locking bolt.
Stemhead fitting with removable anchor roller.
Pulpit in two separate parts with separate green/red
navigation lights.
Asymmetrical spinnaker tack ring ahead of forestay.
Pushpits with horseshoe buoy racket, flag pole holder and
opening cable gate with hook. Stanchions with 2 levels of
stainless steel guard-rails.
4 Mooring cleats, stainless steel rubbing plates on
sheer line. 2 spring cleats.
Single chainplate for cap shrouds/aft lower shrouds
including an eye for fixing extra control lines.
2 deck filler plates for water, 1 for fuel.
Mainsheet track on cockpit sole with adjustable traveller.
Genoa sheet track with piston lead blocks. 2 x sheet
turning blocks with buil tin jammer and pad-eye for fixing
spinnaker sheet block. Aluminium mast step with return
blocks. Stainless steel swan neck for electric cable gland.
3 and 5 sheave deck organizers for halyard returns to
cockpit. 6 clutches on coachroof.
2 x 32.2 ST halyard winches on coachroof.
2 x 40.2 ST Genoa sheet winches on coamings close to
helmsman. Clutch on toerail for Genoa furling line.
Sliding companionway hatch and washboard in Plexiglas
with stops and lock.
Stowage of washboard under port side berth. GRP cover
ahead of companionway with spray deflector.

> > > C O C K P I T > > >
Teak trimmed seats, slightly curved GRP sole. Large
side lockers with lids fitted with padlock hasps.
Tiller. Large size steering wheel with pedestal (option).
Compass on aft side of coach of coach roof. Space for
instruments. Single lever engine controls and recessed
engine control panel. Oddments tray integrated in engine
control panel. Large Propane locker in aft port seat.
Life raft stowage with straps under helmsman seat.
Swim/boarding platform teak trimmed in central part.
S/S grab rail as well as step on transom. Cockpit shower
in aft locker. Stainless steel bathing ladder in the centre
to be folded on transom, with teak steps.

> > > S A I L S & R I G G I N G > > >
Anodised aluminium mast with double swept backed
spreaders, rigged 9/10, deck stepped. Anchor and steaming
lights.
Possibility to rigging a removable inner forestay (optional).
Boom topping lift cleat. Anodised aluminium boom
equipped with single line reefing system.
Rigid boom vang, with tackle led back to cockpit.
Genoa furling system.
Discontinuous standing rigging in single strand stainless
steel Dyform cable and chrome plated bronze turnbuckles
including: forestay, backstay, cap shrouds, inter
and lower shrouds. Split backstay with 32 to 1 purchase.
Running rigging in pre-stretched textile including: «
low stretch » main and Genoa halyards, boom topping
lift, main sheet on 5 to 1 purchase and Genoa sheets, reef
lines and furling line.
Mainsail with logo in high tenacity cloth, with two broad
reef bands. Mainsail cover. Special bi-radial roller furling
Genoa with anti-UV protection.

> > > I N T E R I O R > > >
All joinery work in prime choice light Moabi mahogany,
with fiddles and mouldings in solid wood. Locker doors
have ventilation louvers.

The cabin doors have double anti-vibration bolts. The
floorboards are in laminated marine Moabi wood.
Cabin mattresses and saloon cushions have removable
covers. The upper cabin and saloon linings are in Moabi
wood.

> > > V E N T I L AT I O N & L I G H T I N G > > >
Very good ventilation ensured by 5 deck hatches with
integrated ventilators and opening port-lights (3 or 4).
Lighting is completed by 2 fixed coachroof port-lights
and 2 fixed hull port-lights. Electric lighting provided by
numerous spotlights and reading lights.

> > > C O M PANIONWAY > > >
Headroom: 1.86 m. Removable companionway unit with
wide steps and handrails. Removable engine wooden
cover under companionway steps.
Battery switches under companionway. Dedicated stowage
for companionway door inside the boat.

> > > FORWA R D CA B I N > > >
Headroom: 1. 77 m.
Large berth approx. 210 x 165 cm. 10 cm mattress in 2
parts (washable cover). Access to stowage lockers under
berth. Full length shelf with sea-fiddle around berth.
Large hanging locker with shelves and seat forming a
shoe locker. Access to navigation instrument transducers.
Water tank under berth.

> > > FORWA R D & A F T H E A D > > >
(DEPENDING ON VERSION)
Manual marine toilet. Washbasin unit, with moulded
washbasin and stainless steel handrail. Hot/Cold pressurized
water system. Large mirror, chrome plated brass
mixer tap with shower unit.
Shower with direct drainage by electric pump. Closing
upper lockers with ventilation louvers. Ventilation by
deck hatch or opening portlight. Large space for hanging
oilskins (2 cabin version).

> > > S A L O O N > > >
Large settee on port and starboard. Saloon table with
bar and 2 folding leaves for easier circulation.
Backrests and seats in foam with washable covers.
Stowage under seats and behind backrests.
Stowage lockers with doors and a bookshelf above each
settee. Light and ventilation by deck hatch, 4 fixed portlights
and 6 spotlights.
Stainless steel mast pillar.

> > > G A L L E Y > > >
L-shaped galley close to companionway. Corian®
worktop with fiddle. Double stainless steel sink.
Chrome plated brass mixer tap for pressurised water
(hot/cold). Cooker with 2 burner stove/oven on gimbals.
12 V electric refrigerator with ice cube compartment.
Stowage under sink with shelf and sliding baskets. Space
for garbage bin. 3 upper cabinets with doors on hull side.
Light and ventilation ensured by opening port-light and
2 spotlights over galley. Crumb tray under sole.

> > > C H A R T TA B L E > > >
Large chart table with hinged desk top, starboard to
companionway. Seat with stowage underneath, vinyl
covered curved cushion.
Outboard panel with switchboard and instrument panel.
Instrument console angled towards navigator.
Bookshelf under electrical switchboard. Stowage under
chart table with drawer and door. Dome light and chart
reading light.

> > > A F T C A B I N ( S ) > > >
Headroom: 1.82 m. Double berth approx. 200 x 150 cm.
10 cm thick foam mattress with washable cover. Large
hanging locker with double door with shelf above.
Seat forming shoe locker. Shelf with sea-fiddle on hull
side. Access behind engine, oddments tray on top.
Lighting and ventilation by a deck hatch and an opening
port-light and by 1 dome light and one reading spotlight.
Fuel tank under starboard berth. Water tank under port
berth.

> > > E N G I N E > > >
VOLVO 19 hp (13,8 kW). Sail-drive transmission. Heat
exchanger, anti-siphon valve.
Control panel close to helmsman, with hour meter and
tachometer. Alternator with battery isolator.
Fuel tank approx. 90 l, gauge on electrical switchboard.
Fuel filter with water separator. Emergency fuel shut-off
handle. Engine room ventilation blower, and 2 ventilation
hoses.
Two-blade fixed propeller. Access to the engine from
front and both sides. Independent engine bilge.
Quality sound proofing high density foam.

> > > P LU M B I N G > > >
2 polyethylene tanks for a total capacity of approx. 265 l
with inspection plates. Sump built into keel.
20 L water heater running off engine transfer and 220
V. Electric bilge pump with strainer and filter and controls
on switchboard.
Manual bilge pump operated from cockpit. Drainage of
shower water by pump(s) direct to the sea.

> > > E L E C T R I C I T Y > > >
12 V DC SYSTEM. 12 function switchboard. 12 V outlet at
galley and switchboard.
1 x 75 Ah engine battery
1 x 75 Ah house battery. Battery switch for each
battery.

> > > M I S C E L L A N E O U S > > >
Two winch handles with holder.
Owner’s briefcase with owner’s manual.
Grounded rigging system.
DUFOUR YACHTS-1 rue Blaise Pascal-FR-17187 PERIGNY
www.dufour-yachts.com
The descriptions, illustrations, etc. given are for information only.
Our models may be subject to certain production improvents or modifications
without notice.

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