The Dufour Arpège 30 is widely regarded as the foundational pillar of the modern production sailboat industry. Launched in 1966 and designed by Michel Dufour himself, this 30-foot cruiser-racer was a radical departure from the narrow, wooden aesthetics of its era. It was one of the first yachts to successfully utilize a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) sandwich construction for the deck and a fin-keel/skeg-hung rudder configuration that became the blueprint for decades of naval architecture. With more than 1,500 hulls produced between 1967 and 1976, the Arpège did not just sell boats; it pioneered the concept of a high-volume, performance-oriented cruiser that could be mass-produced without sacrificing seaworthiness. Even today, the Dufour Yachts History notes the Arpège as the specific model that secured the shipyard's international reputation.
Dufour Arpege 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Dufour
- Model
- Arpege 30
- Builder
- Dufour Yachts
- Designer
- Michel Dufour
- Number Built
- 1500
- Production Year(s)
- 1966 - 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 2025 | 1 | $6,833 |
| Sep 2025 | 7 | $8,115 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 | $6,743 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $22,972 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $22,867 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $21,205 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $5,890 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
22.2% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 30.8% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&C 30 Mk I | 30' | $18,000 | 19 | 5 |
| Pearson 30 | 29.79' | $7,000 | 16 | 3 |
| Dufour Arpege 30 | $8,115 | 15 | 3 | |
| Moody 30 | 30' | $16,224 | 13 | 6 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Cape Dory 30 C | 30.21' | $17,000 | 11 | 2 |
| Sabre 30-3 | 30.58' | $22,000 | 11 | 0 |
| Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 | 33.42' | $35,166 | 9 | 2 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Pearson Vanguard 33 | 32.58' | $15,000 | 5 | 0 |
| Alberg 30 | 30.25' | $5,000 | 4 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5,410 | 4 | 0 |
| France | $13,842 | 2 | 1 |
| Italy | $24,151 | 2 | 1 |
| Portugal | $22,920 | 2 | 0 |
| Switzerland | $6,384 | 1 | 0 |
| Germany | $6,833 | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | $3,534 | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | $12,370 | 1 | 0 |
| United States | $7,400 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Dufour Arpege 30 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Dufour Arpege 30 over the past 12 months is $8,115. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Dufour Arpege 30 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 15 Dufour Arpege 30 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Dufour Arpege 30 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Dufour Arpege 30 has increased by 1.62% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Dufour Arpege 30?
- Spain currently has the lowest median asking price at $3,534, while Italy is the most expensive at $24,151 — a 583% difference.
- Do Dufour Arpege 30 listings get price reductions?
- About 22% of Dufour Arpege 30 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 30.8% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Dufour Arpege 30?
- Comparable models include the C&C 30 Mk I, Pearson 30, Moody 30. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.