Dufour 385 Grand Large
LOA
11.53m (37.8ft)
Beam
3.68m (12.1ft)
Displacement
7,100kg (15,653lbs)
Year
2006–2010
Manufacturer
Dufour
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11.53 m | 37.8 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.10 m | 33.1 ft |
| Beam | 3.68 m | 12.1 ft |
| Draft | 1.90 m | 6.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.80 m | 51.8 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,100 kg | 15,653 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,150 kg | 4,740 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 62.0 m² | 667 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L | 34.3 gal |
| Water Capacity | 250 L | 66.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Umberto Felci | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.05
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
30.3%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.77 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
17.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Dufour 385 Grand Large
The Dufour 385 is a well-rounded cruiser that became popular in both charter and private fleets. Good sailing performance and a bright interior make her a pleasure to live aboard.