Dufour 24 (1300)
Description
The Dufour 1300 is a compact racing sailboat designed by French naval architect Michel Dufour and produced by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, France. Launched in the early 1970s as an International Offshore Rule (IOR) 1/4-ton racer, it was built specifically for competitive one-quarter ton cup racing. Production ran from 1973 to 1976, with approximately 100 units constructed. A variant of the design was also manufactured in Poland under license. This model reflects Dufour's early innovation in polyester fiberglass construction, emphasizing speed and agility over comfort, making it a classic entry-level racer for club racing or short-handed sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | M. Dufour |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dufour Yachts |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.100 ft |
| LWL | 19.580 ft |
| Beam | 8.200 ft |
| Displacement | 3000 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.800 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25.32 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.43 ft |
| p | 23.62 ft |
| e | 9.18 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.32 ft | 8.43 ft | 23.62 ft | 9.18 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.62 ft - (7199 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.18 ft - (2798 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.85 ft - (7574 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.04 ft - (7632 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 111.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.35 ft - (6507 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.24 ft - (3426 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.41 ft - (5611 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.69 ft - (2954 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.04 ° |
| Area | * 103.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.35 ft - (7727 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.67 ft - (4167 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.78 ft - (7248 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.64 ft - (3853 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 160.2 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.35 ft - (7727 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.91 ft - (4240 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.32 ft - (7108 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 264 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 25.35 ft - (7727 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 15.17 ft - (4624 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.17 ft - (4624 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 327 ft² |
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