Dufour
Dufour Yachts is a French sailboat manufacturer that produces a range of cruising sailboats. The company was founded in 1964 by Michel Dufour and is based in La Rochelle, France.
Dufour Yachts' range of boats includes models that range in size from 31 to 63 feet (9 to 19 meters) and are designed for both cruising and racing. The company is known for its advanced design and manufacturing techniques, which include vacuum infusion and computer-aided design, that enable them to create boats that are both lightweight and strong.
Dufour Yachts' boats are built in a modern facility in France and sold through a network of dealers and distributors around the world. The company has won several awards for its boats, including the "European Yacht of the Year" award for its Dufour 390 model in 2019 and the "Best Multihull Cruiser" award for its Dufour 48 Catamaran in 2021.