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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Dufour Arpege

Fin & Bulb Keel
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  234563
  • LOA  ·  9.25m
  • Year  ·  1973
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin and Bulb
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo MD2B (1978)
  • Lying  ·  Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (by appointment only)
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Dufour Arpege
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Extra Details

Designer Michel Dufour
Builder Michel Dufour S.A. France
Lying Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (by appointment only)
Fuel capacity 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 15/05/2009

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Volvo MD2B (1978)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 Blade Fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.3 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 5.5 knots

Engine hours unknown
Engine serviced annually by owner - last service Spring 2018

Dimensions

LOA 9.25m
LWL 6.71m
Beam 3.02m
Draft Min 1.35m
Draft Max 1.35m
Displacement 3,493kg (7,702.1lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1973) with stainless steel standing rigging (2005)

Sails

Mainsail Scanes - Slab (2008) 3 Reefs
Headsail Scanes - Furling (2004)
Other sails Spinnaker (1973)
Storm TriSail ()
Spinnaker gear

2010 - new spinnaker boom

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin and Bulb
Finish Paint finish

2018 Spring - hull scrubbed & anti-fouled
Vessel lifted ashore each winter
Copy of last survey available upon request

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Fresh water wash
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR & Danforth)
25.00m of chain
30.00m of warp
Seago 2.6m dinghy (2008)
(Inflatable)
3.5hp outboard, Tohatsu, Short Shaft ()
Mobile swim ladder
New sail cover

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
Autopilot
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Compass x 2

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

The Arpege was considered to be innovative, if not radical, back when they were built. The design was a great success and over 1500 were manufactured, a great Dufour success. They have survived the test of time well and are still much sought after, especially for those looking for practicality and sailing performance. Considered to be a small, fast and capable offshore cruiser, they are said to be particularly at home in challenging conditions.

This example is the later model fitted with the more popular swept back bulb keel, she has a roomy, deep cockpit and the side decks are wide.

Down below the vessel is set up well for a racing crew. At the bottom of the companionway there’s a large nav table with plenty of storage to sbd, a compact galley to port and two quarter berths. Moving forward through the full bulkhead, the saloon has two settee berths with two pilot berths above and the facility to convert the port side berths into a double. Moving forwards through double doors, there is a heads compartment with a hanging locker and a large sail storage area.
This vessel could probably do with a little updating but with clean, classic lines, good sea keeping qualities along with a lively performance, this yacht is priced to sell.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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