2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 vs Dufour 375 Grand Large — Comparison
2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411
Dufour 375 Grand Large
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 | Dufour 375 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Dufour |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.22 m (40.1 ft) | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) |
| LWL | 10.52 m (34.5 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.90 m (12.8 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 240 L (63.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and Dufour 375 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the Dufour 375 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 was penned by Groupe Finot. The Dufour 375 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 measures 12.22m (40.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.90m, compared to the Dufour 375 Grand Large at 11.38m (37.3ft) with a 3.65m beam. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is 0.84m longer than the Dufour 375 Grand Large. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.24 and 69.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 375 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.27 and 61.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Dufour 375 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Dufour 375 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 34.2% for the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and 30.9% for the Dufour 375 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The Dufour 375 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 240L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 375 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 Dufour 375 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 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.