The Dufour 42, often referred to in historical contexts as the Dufour 42 Lacoste, represents a pivotal era in the evolution of the French shipyard. Launched in the mid-1980s as a result of an unlikely but prestigious collaboration with the Lacoste clothing brand, this model was designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens. It was intended to be a flagship that married high-performance naval architecture with a level of aesthetic refinement rarely seen in production fiberglass yachts of that period. Built between 1985 and 1992, the vessel remains a sought-after classic for sailors who value the era of "overbuilt" cruiser-racers and the distinctive pedigree of Olin Stephens’ design philosophy.
Dufour 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Dufour
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Dufour Yachts
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Number Built
- 12
- Production Year(s)
- 1988 - 1992
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