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About the Dufour 37

The Dufour 37 is the perfect entry point into the Dufour range — a compact, agile cruiser that punches well above its weight. At just 11.2 metres, the 37 delivers the same Felci Yacht Design racing DNA found across the entire Dufour line, in a package that's easy to handle single-handed or with a small crew.

Despite its compact dimensions, the interior surprises with generous headroom, a well-appointed galley, and sleeping accommodation for up to six. The two or three-cabin layouts offer genuine flexibility for weekend sailing, summer holidays, or entry-level charter operations.

For first-time buyers or those stepping up from smaller boats, the 37 represents an accessible path to yacht ownership with Dufour's renowned build quality and the backing of Angelina Yachting's full-service support network.

  • Felci Yacht Design racing-bred hull optimised for speed in light and moderate winds
  • 2 to 3-cabin configurations covering owner-cruiser and charter layouts
  • CE Category A (Ocean) certified for unrestricted offshore passage
  • Volvo Penta D1-20 engine with 140 L fuel capacity for reliable coastal cruising
  • Designed for short-handed sailing with all lines led to cockpit
  • 260 L freshwater tank and full domestic systems for comfortable week-long cruising

Three Ways to Sail

Dufour 37 Easy sail plan profile

Easy

Furling mainsail · Standard keel

Effortless cruising configuration. Self-tacking jib and in-mast furling make the Easy ideal for short-handed sailing and hassle-free charter operations.

Dufour 37 Ocean sail plan profile

Ocean

Slab-reefed main · Standard keel

The all-rounder. Traditional mainsail with slab reefing delivers the best balance of performance and control for coastal cruising and offshore passages.

Dufour 37 Performance sail plan profile

Performance

Square-top main · Deep keel

For sailors who want more. Square-top mainsail and deeper keel unlock the Felci hull's full racing potential. The choice for regatta sailors and performance cruisers.

Key Features

Racing DNA
Felci hull optimised for speed in light and moderate winds. The same performance pedigree that defines the entire Dufour range, scaled for agile handling.
Easy Handling
Designed for short-handed sailing with all lines led to cockpit. Confident solo or couple sailing without professional crew.
Compact Efficiency
Every centimetre maximised for storage, comfort, and flow. Clever design delivers liveability that belies the 37-foot footprint.
Bright Interior
Large hull windows and deck hatches flood the saloon with light, creating an airy, open atmosphere throughout the accommodation.
Proven Platform
Popular entry-level charter boat with strong booking demand. An attractive proposition for first-time charter investors seeking reliable returns.
Quality Build
Same La Rochelle craftsmanship as the flagship 530. Infused hulls, solid wood joinery, and attention to detail that holds value over time.

General Specification

Overall length (LOA)11.27 m (37 ft 0 in)
Waterline length (LWL)10.1 m
Beam3.84 m (12 ft 7 in)
Draft (standard)1.90 m
Draft (shallow)1.55 m
Displacement6,800 kg
Ballast1,850 kg
Air draught17.2 m
BuilderDufour Yachts, La Rochelle
EngineVolvo Penta D1-20 (20 hp)
Fuel tank140 L
Water tank260 L
Sail area (main)32 m²
Sail area (genoa)28 m²
Cabins2 – 3
Heads1
CE CategoryA (Ocean) · Max 8 persons
Naval architectFelci Yacht Design
Interior designerPierangelo Andreani

The dream is the point. The numbers just have to behave.

Projected charter performance for a Dufour 37 operating in the Croatian Adriatic under Angelina Yachtcharter management. Weekly rates reflect current Adriatic market levels; income for any specific yacht is modelled individually in its feasibility study — not a fleet average.

Weekly charter rate
€3,500
Average weekly rate · high season
Season weeks
14~
Core charter season · May to October
Ownership
Hassle-free
Berth, maintenance, crew and bookings — we run her
Your weeks
Yours
Owner weeks reserved in every season — sail her when you choose
Feasibility study
Per-yacht
Multi-year cash-flow model — not a generic average
VAT refund
25%
Croatian VAT refund on yacht purchase
Income from
Y1
Revenue generation from first operating season
Exit
Planned
A priced exit in every year of the plan — never locked in

Projections based on Angelina Yachtcharter fleet data and current market rates. Actual results vary by season, booking platform, personal use weeks, and market conditions. Complete VAT refund on purchase price through commercial charter use via Croatian d.o.o. This is not a financial projection or guarantee of returns. How we calculate these.

Dufour 37 Yachts In Stock

Pre-Owned

Dufour 37 “Lumi”

2024 · 3 cabins · Biograd

€164.800
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Pre-Owned

Dufour 37 “Feniks”

2016 · 3 cabins · Sibenik

€77.500
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New · Pre-Configured

Dufour 37

2027 · 3 cabins

€210.412
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