Dufour Safari 27 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27' · 8.23 m

Disp.

5,940 lbs · 2,694 kg

First year

1969

The Dufour Safari 27 represents a pivotal moment in the transition of European production boatbuilding from artisanal craftsmanship to industrial efficiency. Launched in 1970 and designed by Michel Dufour himself, the Safari was intended to capture the growing market of family sailors who desired the seaworthiness of the legendary Arpège 30 in a more manageable and affordable 27foot package. With approximately 900 hulls produced during its production run through 1976, it became a cornerstone of the shipyard's early success. The boat is characterized by its IORinfluenced hull shape—featuring a notable "tumblehome" (where the hull narrows at the deck level)—and a robust fiberglass construction that has allowed many examples to remain active in the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal waters today. According to the Dufour Yachts Heritage archives, the Safari was a direct descendant of Michel Dufour’s vision to democratize sailing through highquality polyester resin construction.