1987 Hylas 49 vs Dufour 460 Grand Large — Comparison
1987 Hylas 49
Dufour 460 Grand Large
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1987 Hylas 49 | Dufour 460 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hylas | Dufour |
| Year | 1987–1998 | 2016–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Taiwan | France |
| Designer | German Frers | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.94 m (49.0 ft) | 14.15 m (46.4 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 12.65 m (41.5 ft) |
| Beam | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) | 4.35 m (14.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 15,422 kg (34,000 lbs) | 11,000 kg (24,251 lbs) |
| Ballast | 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) | 3,400 kg (7,496 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 99.6 m² (1,072 ft²) | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 303 L (80.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 568 L (150.0 gal) | 430 L (113.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1987 Hylas 49 and Dufour 460 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1987 Hylas 49 is a 1980s design by Hylas from Taiwan, while the Dufour 460 Grand Large is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The 1987 Hylas 49 was penned by German Frers. The Dufour 460 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the 1987 Hylas 49 measures 14.94m (49.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.27m, compared to the Dufour 460 Grand Large at 14.15m (46.4ft) with a 4.35m beam. The 1987 Hylas 49 is 0.79m longer than the Dufour 460 Grand Large. The 1987 Hylas 49 displaces approximately 40% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1987 Hylas 49 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.33 and 99.6 m² of sail area. The Dufour 460 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 18.89 and 92.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Dufour 460 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1987 Hylas 49 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 20.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.69). The Dufour 460 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 13.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 41.2% for the 1987 Hylas 49 and 30.9% for the Dufour 460 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1987 Hylas 49 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 568L of water capacity and 303L of fuel. The Dufour 460 Grand Large offers 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 Hylas 49 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Dufour 460 Grand Large has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Dufour 460 Grand Large offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.