This Dufour 3800 page brings the main rigging-planning information together so an owner can move from an early estimate to a checked specification. The furler section is useful for checking whether the existing forestay system should be retained, replaced or considered alongside a wider furling upgrade. Previous rigging work can alter terminals, rigging screws, mast fittings or the forestay arrangement even when the basic yacht model has not changed. If the old rigging is available, copying the original stay set after checking its condition and dimensions is usually more dependable than manufacturing solely from a model-based schedule.
Yacht and rig details
| Production | France, 1980–1984 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 9.35 m |
| Beam | 3.25 m |
| Displacement | 3,792 kg |
| Rig | Masthead sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 1 |
3800 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 6 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £1,654 – £1,817 inc VAT |
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Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 204S — 12.00 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 10 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C106 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 12.62 m |
| Suggested boom section | E200 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 3.53 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (2 reef lines) |
3800 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 10 mm | 27.7 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa halyard | 10 mm | 29 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Spinnaker halyard | 10 mm | 31.2 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa sheets | 12 mm | 18.5 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 12 mm | 9 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.