Hanse 400 vs Dufour 310 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 400 | Dufour 310 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Dufour |
| Year | 2002–2006 | 2015–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 9.43 m (30.9 ft) |
| LWL | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) | 8.45 m (27.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) | 3.13 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 4,150 kg (9,149 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 4 |
| Cabins | 3 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 400 and Dufour 310 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 400 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the Dufour 310 Grand Large is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The Hanse 400 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The Dufour 310 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Hanse 400 measures 12.10m (39.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.80m, compared to the Dufour 310 Grand Large at 9.43m (30.9ft) with a 3.13m beam. The Hanse 400 is 2.67m longer than the Dufour 310 Grand Large. The Hanse 400 displaces approximately 83% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 400 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.87 and 68.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 310 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 15.74 and 40.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 400 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 400 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Dufour 310 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 18.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 400 and 29.6% for the Dufour 310 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 400 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L of water capacity and 150L of fuel. The Dufour 310 Grand Large offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 310 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 Hanse 400 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 400 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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