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.
Used Dufour Arpege 30 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Dufour
- Model
- Arpege 30
- Builder
- Dufour Yachts
- Designer
- Michel Dufour
- Number Built
- 1500
- Production Year(s)
- 1966 - 1976
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