I am selling my Dufour 29 sailboat, which I purchased approximately 5 years ago. Since then, I have taken it on many weekend and Baltic Sea trips. Unfortunately, I now need more space due to my growing children and must make a change.
The boat is easy to handle alone due to its small size and weight. For example, docking and undocking can be done without assistance.
Compared to other 9m boats of similar age, this boat has more living space and headroom. There are 5 berths (V-berth in the bow, 1 single berth on the port side of the salon, and 1 double berth on the starboard side of the salon). In the bow, there are 6 lockers and storage space under the bed. In the salon, there are also 5 lockers behind the backrests and storage space under the benches. In addition, there is a large locker on the starboard side aft and a half locker on the port side. In the bathroom, there is a larger wardrobe. I, at a height of 1.80m, can stand upright throughout the ship. Even with 4 adults, longer trips are possible, and as a family with 2 small children, it is even more comfortable. With more people, it can be tight while sailing, but there is plenty of room for 6 people to relax together in the harbor or at anchor. We have been on vacation for up to 3 weeks with a dinghy, SUP, and other vacation gear. I have also lived on the boat for almost half a year and had enough space.
The engine is a VolvoPenta MD 7a with 13 hp and does not require a license to operate. I assume it is the original engine.
The draft of 1.60m is suitable for sailing close to the wind and is shallow enough for most small ports and anchoring close to shore.
The mast was converted to a self-laying mast with a jib boom. This was partially dismantled and is currently not available. However, if you want to sail in inland waters, certain basic equipment for a new installation is still available.
The boat is now 44 years old and therefore has signs of wear and tear. The previous owners and I have replaced various things over the years, including:
The boat is ready to sail. The best way to get a real impression of its condition is to arrange a viewing, which can also be the basis for price negotiations. It is currently in the water.