A very welcoming deck plan
The Dufour shipyard has adapted to this 9.99-meter hull solutions that have proven themselves on other models in the range. The maneuvers and winches are very off-center in order to leave plenty of room for life outside, at anchor or in port.
The cockpit table and benches comfortably seat 6 to 8 guests. The rear island is equipped with a nice outdoor kitchen, which can accommodate a sink, a gas plancha or a barbecue.
This one is surrounded by two removable benches which secure the cockpit perfectly. The access to the bathing platform is done by a small step, which opens automatically. The maneuvering of the bathing platform is done easily thanks to a two-strand hoist, and gives access to the liferaft housing.
The two helm stations are ergonomically designed and each has a well-placed handrail.
The whole is protected by a bimini and a hood offering a good protection, but whose volume breaks somewhat the line of the Dufour 37.
A spacious front deck for a 33-footer
The gangways are accessible from the rear via a small step. Large and safe, they correspond to the family program of the Dufour 37.
The foredeck is well organized, with a good integration of the self-tacking jib track, proposed on the Standard and Easy versions.
At anchor time, you should avoid making a mess with the chain. The windlass and its control buttons are very exposed, and there is no opening from the outside to access the anchor locker.
Offering a nice surface, the front deck can be equipped with a sunbed.
Dufour offers inflatable saddlery and sunbeds. If the idea may seem ingenious in order to save space, we will have to see how this type of equipment undergoes the ravages of time.
Two versions of interior design
Inside, the model visited was equipped with the 3-cabin version, which can accommodate up to 8 guests thanks to the convertible saloon. The 2-cabin version benefits from an extra large bathroom, as well as a large exterior storage locker.
The L-shaped kitchen is located on the port side of both versions, and faces the bathroom which offers good facilities.
The overall layout is rather conventional, but offers good volumes for a hull of this length. The wide width of the Dufour 370, 3.8 meters, gives the crew a feeling of space and a good headroom.
The luminosity is excellent thanks to the numerous openings, in particular the two portholes of hulls, which are elegantly integrated into the hull thanks to an ingenious recess.
Pricing
The base price for the Dufour 37 in 2022 is 187,200 euros including tax. The model visited, offered at 302,114 euros TTC, benefited from the following options: teak cockpit and gangway, composite steering wheel, gas plancha, retractable bow thruster, Fusion audio system, wine cellar, LED lighting and long ballast.
