Dufour Arpege 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Michel Dufour·1966 – 1976·~1,500 hulls·Dufour Yachts
Dufour Arpege 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
7,700 lbs · 3,493 kg
First year
1966

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 30foot cruiserracer 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 finkeel/skeghung 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 highvolume, performanceoriented cruiser that could be massproduced without sacrificing seaworthiness. Even today, the Dufour Yachts History notes the Arpège as the specific model that secured the shipyard's international reputation.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,144
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
United Kingdom (31.3%) · Spain (12.5%) · France (12.5%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour Arpege 30 listings span 8 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (31.3%), followed by Spain and France.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

16 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 4,7135131.3%
Spain$ 11,3442212.5%
France$ 13,6712112.5%
Italy$ 23,8512112.5%
Portugal$ 22,6992012.5%
Switzerland$ 6,360106.3%
Netherlands$ 12,217106.3%
United States$ 7,400106.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
C&C 30 Mk I30'$ 18,0002512
Moody 3030'$ 17,3942111
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Dufour Arpege 30You are here$ 8,144165
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Sabre 30-330.58'$ 20,900143
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,257134
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour Arpege 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour Arpege 30 over the past 12 months is $8,144. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour Arpege 30 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Dufour Arpege 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour Arpege 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour Arpege 30 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour Arpege 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour Arpege 30 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (31.3%), Spain (12.5%), France (12.5%).
05Do Dufour Arpege 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Dufour Arpege 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 36.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Dufour Arpege 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), C&C 30 Mk I, Moody 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.