The Dufour 1300 represents a specific chapter in the early 1970s when Michel Dufour, having already revolutionized the cruiser market with the Arpège, sought to bring his engineering precision to the entry-level trailerable market. Launched around 1972, the Dufour 1300 is a 4.45-meter (14.6-foot) centerboard dinghy designed primarily for sailing schools, coastal day-sailing, and family recreation. At a time when the fiberglass revolution was in full swing, the 1300 was Dufour's answer to the need for a robust, "indestructible" trainer that carried the prestige of a high-end shipyard. It was part of a small-boat initiative by the La Rochelle builder that included siblings like the slightly larger Dufour 1450 and the more performance-oriented Dufour 480. While the company is now world-renowned for expansive luxury cruisers, as noted in the Dufour Yachts History, these early small-vessel designs were critical in establishing the brand's reputation for structural integrity and sea-kindly hull forms.
Dufour 1300 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Dufour
- Model
- 1300
- Builder
- Dufour Yachts
- Designer
- Michel Dufour
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1973 - 1976
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $2,945 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dufour Classic 38 | 37.58' | $80,542 | 26 | 12 |
| Dufour Classic 43 | 43' | $98,660 | 25 | 14 |
| Dufour 35 | 35.25' | $29,452 | 23 | 11 |
| Dufour Classic 32 | 32.67' | $45,558 | 22 | 8 |
| Dufour 2800 | 27.08' | $13,548 | 19 | 8 |
| Dufour 31 | 30.83' | $22,383 | 15 | 1 |
| Dufour Classic 30 | 30' | $35,283 | 14 | 7 |
| Dufour Classic 35 | 35' | $51,835 | 11 | 2 |
| Dufour 24 | 24.1' | $9,542 | 7 | 3 |
| Dufour 1800/25 | 25.1' | $10,485 | 7 | 3 |
| Dufour 1300 | $2,945 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2,945 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Dufour 1300 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Dufour 1300 over the past 12 months is $2,945. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Dufour 1300 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Dufour 1300 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Dufour 1300 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Dufour 1300 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Dufour 1300?
- Comparable models include the Dufour Classic 38, Dufour Classic 43, Dufour 35. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.