Eyeing a Dufour Arpege

[timmy0602]

Im looking into the Dufour Arpege and plan to view a few soon. Id appreciate any advice on known structural issues particularly with the hull, keel, deck, and fittings, as I'm less concerned about the engine or electricals, which I can assess myself. Are there any specific years to avoid or key things to ask the seller or check closely during inspection? Any insights please, just wanna be well prepared before my next move.

 

[Yaya1]

What signs of hull or deck stress should I look for specifically on the Arpege when inspecting in person?

 

[Grilled-rice455]

Im looking into the Dufour Arpege and plan to view a few soon. Id appreciate any advice on known structural issues particularly with the hull, keel, deck, and fittings, as I'm less concerned about the engine or electricals, which I can assess myself. Are there any specific years to avoid or key things to ask the seller or check closely during inspection? Any insights please, just wanna be well prepared before my next move.

Great choice! I say check for deck soft spots, especially around the foredeck and cockpit. Water getting into the balsa core is a common problem in older models. Some owners suggest avoiding early models from the late '60s unless they had major refits.