1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 vs Dufour 385 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 | Dufour 385 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Dufour |
| Year | 1995–2000 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.02 m (46.0 ft) | 11.53 m (37.8 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 3.68 m (12.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 2,150 kg (4,740 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.3 m² (951 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 4 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and Dufour 385 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the Dufour 385 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 was penned by Groupe Finot. The Dufour 385 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 measures 14.02m (46.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.37m, compared to the Dufour 385 Grand Large at 11.53m (37.8ft) with a 3.68m beam. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is 2.49m longer than the Dufour 385 Grand Large. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 displaces approximately 60% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.77 and 88.3 m² of sail area. The Dufour 385 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.05 and 62.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 32.0% for the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and 30.3% for the Dufour 385 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Dufour 385 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 385 Grand Large 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 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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