2017 Dufour 350GL

Few 33-footers earn an offshore Category A certification, but the Dufour 350 Grand Large isn't a typical 33-footer. Designed by Felci Yachts for Dufour's celebrated Grand Large range, she delivers big-boat capability, comfort, and build quality in a package a couple can sail short-handed with complete confidence.

Her 9/10ths fractional rig, self-tacking jib, and swept spreaders keep the side decks clear and the tacks effortless. With 592 square feet of upwind sail area and a vacuum-infused foam core sandwich hull with solid glass below the waterline, she is both quick and well-built. Twin helm wheels, an L-shaped cast iron keel with bulb, and a closing aft cockpit round out a deck layout designed for real passage-making.

Below, the open salon flows to the bow with generous light and a proper master V-berth forward. The L-shaped Corian galley is fully equipped for extended time aboard, and the aft cabin handles guests comfortably. The signature Dufour wine rack, naturally, is right where it belongs.

The 2017 model year is the last and most refined of the 350 GL production run — the best of the line, ready to sail.