Dufour Classic 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Mortain & Mavrikios·1997 – 2005·Dufour Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43' · 13.11 m
Displ.
18,739 lbs · 8,500 kg
First year
1997

The Dufour Classic 43 represents a pivotal era for the La Rochellebased builder, bridging the gap between the rugged, utilitarian cruisers of the 1980s and the more voluminous, comfortfocused designs of the 21st century. Launched in the late 1990s and designed by the prolific J&J Design studio, the 43 Classic was engineered to provide a robust offshore platform capable of high average speeds without sacrificing the aesthetic that defined Dufour Yachts during this period. Unlike the later Felcidesigned models that favored more aggressive lines and plumb bows, the 43 Classic features a traditional lowprofile coachroof, a gently raked stem, and a substantial, handlaid hull that has earned a reputation for longevity in both private ownership and bluewater voyaging.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 87,240
Ask, not sold · 31 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
19
31 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-33.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
Greece (30.8%) · France (11.5%) · Croatia (11.5%)

Recent Listings

18 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour Classic 43 listings span 9 countries. Greece leads with 8 listings (30.8%), followed by France and Croatia.

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

Country breakdown

26 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 107,5738430.8%
France$ 122,1363011.5%
Croatia$ 63,9763211.5%
US Virgin Islands$ 58,0003311.5%
Denmark$ 132,063217.7%
Spain$ 103,419207.7%
United States$ 98,950217.7%
British Virgin Islands$ 58,000227.7%
Italy$ 87,240113.8%

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
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8427437
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,6676434
Dufour Classic 3837.58'$ 78,5163919
Gib Sea Classic 43You are here$ 87,2403119
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Dufour Classic 4141'$ 94,8012715
Dufour Classic 3232.67'$ 44,3602713
Dufour Classic 3030'$ 34,8381910
Dufour Classic 3535'$ 52,344144
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,212124
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,76486

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour Classic 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour Classic 43 over the past 12 months is $87,240. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour Classic 43 sailboats are for sale?+
19 Dufour Classic 43 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 31 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour Classic 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour Classic 43 has decreased by 33.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour Classic 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour Classic 43 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (30.8%), France (11.5%), Croatia (11.5%).
05Do Dufour Classic 43 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Dufour Classic 43 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Dufour Classic 43?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 36, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Dufour Classic 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.