Bavaria 44 vs Dufour 375 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 44 | Dufour 375 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Dufour |
| Year | 2002–2007 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | J&J Design | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.55 m (44.5 ft) | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) |
| LWL | 11.82 m (38.8 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.18 m (13.7 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 240 L (63.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 44 and Dufour 375 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 44 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Dufour 375 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Bavaria 44 was penned by J&J Design. The Dufour 375 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 44 measures 13.55m (44.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.18m, compared to the Dufour 375 Grand Large at 11.38m (37.3ft) with a 3.65m beam. The Bavaria 44 is 2.17m longer than the Dufour 375 Grand Large. The Bavaria 44 displaces approximately 50% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 44 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.57 and 86.0 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 Bavaria 44 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 44 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.3) 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 31.4% for the Bavaria 44 and 30.9% for the Dufour 375 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 44 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 230L 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 Bavaria 44 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria 44 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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