The Dufour Classic 35 represents a pivotal era for the La Rochelle-based shipyard, emerging in the mid-1990s as a sophisticated evolution of the brand’s cruising identity. Designed by the prolific J&J Design studio, the Classic 35 was part of a strategic shift to harmonize the robust, performance-oriented DNA of the earlier Michel Dufour years with the increasing demand for refined Mediterranean-style comfort. Unlike the more Spartan racing cruisers of the previous decade, the Classic 35 was built to compete with the burgeoning mass-production markets of Beneteau and Jeanneau, yet it maintained a reputation for superior joinery and structural stiffness. Produced between 1996 and approximately 2005, the model served as the backbone of Dufour’s mid-range fleet before the transition to the Umberto Felci-designed Grand Large series.
Used Dufour Classic 35 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Dufour
- Model
- Classic 35
- Builder
- Dufour Yachts
- Designer
- J & J Design
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1995 - ??
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