The Dufour Classic 45 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Dufour range of sailboats consists of four different lines that have different design features and target different sailing styles. Here are some of the main differences between them...

The 'Classic' range:

• has a more classic and warm interior, with dark woodwork, small portholes, and separate cabins;
• has a higher and rounder profile, with a raked stem, a soft chine, and a narrower transom;
• has a smaller sail area, a shorter rig, and a shallower keel;
• is more focused on comfort, space, and traditional elegance;
• has a more cozy and traditional cockpit, with a single wheel, a fixed transom seat, and standard bench seating.

The 'Grand Large' range:

• is more focused on performance, speed, and modern aesthetics;
• has a lower and sleeker profile, with a plumb stem, a hard chine, and a wide transom;
• has a larger sail area, a taller rig, and a deeper keel;
• has a more spacious and ergonomic cockpit, with twin wheels, a drop-down transom platform, and optional sunlounger conversions;
• has a more modern and minimalist interior, with light woodwork, large windows, and open-plan layouts.

The 'Performance' range:

• is designed for racing and fast cruising;
• has a more sporty and streamlined profile, with a higher and lighter rig, a deeper and narrower keel, and a smaller and more ergonomic cockpit;
• has a larger sail area, a taller mast, and a deeper keel;
• has a more functional and simple cockpit, with twin wheels, an open transom platform, and standard bench seating;
• has a more modern and minimalist interior, with light woodwork, large windows, and open-plan layouts.

The 'Exclusive' range:

• has a more luxurious and spacious profile, with a plumb bow, a hard chine, and a wide transom;
• has a smaller sail area, a shorter mast, and a shallower keel;
• is designed for luxury and comfort;
• has a more comfortable and elegant cockpit, with twin wheels, a drop-down transom platform, and optional sunlounger conversions;
• has a more luxurious and spacious interior, with light woodwork or leather upholstery options, large windows or skylights, and open-plan or modular layouts.

No, the Dufour Classic 45 is not in production anymore. Production ended in 2001 after 13 years. The exact number of boats built is not known, but it is estimated to be around 200.

The standard (or owners) version of the Dufour Classic 45 has three cabins and two heads, one of which is en-suite to the owner's cabin in the bow. The saloon has a U-shaped settee to port and a long settee to starboard, with a folding table in between. The galley is L-shaped and located to port, opposite the navigation station.

The charter version has four cabins and two heads, with two double cabins in the bow and two double cabins in the stern. The saloon has two U-shaped settees on both sides, with a fixed table in between. The galley is linear and located to port, next to the companionway.

The Dufour Classic 45 has two keel options: a deep fin keel with a bulb or a shallow fin keel with a wing. The deep keel has a draft of 2.3 meters and a ballast of 3,946 kilograms. The shallow keel has a draft of 1.95 meters and a ballast of 4,100 kilograms.