Dufour 34 vs HR 36
French volume cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Dufour 34's layout value against Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Dufour 34 vs Hallberg-Rassy 36 — Compare rigging age and deck moisture before you commit. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Dufour 34 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.4 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.5 m | 3.55 m |
| L/B | 2.97 | 3.06 |
| LWL | unknown | 9.35 m |
| Draft | unknown | 1.7 m |
| Displacement | unknown | 7,500 kg (light) |
| Ballast | unknown | 3,400 kg |
| Wetted surface | unknown | 31.3 m², calculated |
| Hulls built | unknown | 602 |
| Designer | unknown | Germán Frers |
| Production years | 2000-2015 | 1989-2003 |
| Overview | The Dufour 34 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. | Oiled teak, the familiar Hallberg-Rassy HR 36 name, a newer plotter - and you already want to believe the boat is ready for July. |
| Typical issues | Q: What deck hardware bedding issues appear on Dufour 34? A: Bedding failure at stanchions and tracks is the most frequent survey finding; budget 6,000–20,000 kr per zone for rebedding at Nordic yards if moisture is localized. | Q: Is the HR 36 name in the ad headline enough? A: No. Look at how the stern is built in the photos and whether a hull number is listed; do not trust a length figure alone. Length in the headline is marketing shorthand, not a series proof. Q: Does osmosis risk remain? A: Osmosis is moisture that lifts blisters under the outer plastic skin. |