2003 Dufour 34 Performance One Owner • Freshwater Since New • Performance Cruiser with Exceptional Versatility Some boats ask you to choose between cruising comfort and racing performance. The Dufour 34 Performance lets you enjoy both. This one-owner 100% freshwater 2004 Dufour 34 Performance presents a rare opportunity to own one of the most respected performance cruisers ever produced. Lightly used, well maintained, and thoughtfully designed, she is equally at home enjoying a relaxing weekend cruise with family as she is competing around the racecourse. Designed by renowned naval architect Umberto Felci, the Dufour 34 Performance earned a reputation for combining spirited sailing characteristics with practical accommodations that make extended weekends aboard comfortable and enjoyable. The result is a boat that remains highly sought after more than twenty years after her launch. Step aboard and you’ll immediately appreciate the spacious cockpit, efficient deck layout, and quality construction that have made Dufour a favorite among experienced sailors worldwide. The cockpit is large enough to entertain friends at anchor yet arranged to allow efficient sail handling when the competition heats up. The responsive helm and balanced sail plan inspire confidence in a wide range of conditions, from light summer breezes to the stronger winds often found on Lake Ontario. Below deck, the interior is bright, welcoming, and surprisingly spacious for a 34-footer. Thoughtful design and quality joinery create a comfortable living space that works equally well for a weekend getaway, a family cruise, or an overnight race. Ample storage, practical accommodations, and excellent visibility make time aboard enjoyable whether underway or dockside. For Great Lakes sailors, the Dufour 34 Performance hits a particularly sweet spot. Her moderate displacement, powerful sail plan, and efficient hull shape allow her to excel in the varied conditions that characterize Lake Ontario sailing. She is quick enough to remain competitive in club racing, responsive enough to make every sail enjoyable, and comfortable enough to encourage longer adventures to destinations throughout the Great Lakes. Whether your ideal week includes Wednesday night racing, a weekend cruise to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a passage to the Thousand Islands, or simply an afternoon sail with friends and family, this Dufour 34 Performance is ready to do it all. Highlights Include: Original owner since new Freshwater boat from day one Lightly used and exceptionally well cared for Proven Felci performance cruiser design Comfortable cruising accommodations Competitive club racer Full-batten mainsail with lazyjacks Upgraded winches: 2 x Harken 44ST for Genoa plus 2 x Harken 40ST for Halyards Newer Raymarine electronics with Axiom Chartplotter Spacious cockpit and efficient deck layout Ideal size for Lake Ontario and Great Lakes sailing Excellent balance of performance, comfort, and value The Dufour 34 Performance remains one of the finest examples of a true dual-purpose sailboat—a yacht capable of delivering rewarding performance on the racecourse while providing the comfort and practicality demanded by modern cruising sailors. Opportunities to acquire a one-owner freshwater example are increasingly rare. This is a boat that can genuinely be all things to all sailors, often within the very same week.