2003 Dufour 34 vs Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 — Comparison
2003 Dufour 34
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2003 Dufour 34 | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Beneteau |
| Year | 2003–2007 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) |
| LWL | 8.95 m (29.4 ft) | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.37 m (11.1 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,500 kg (12,125 lbs) | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,800 kg (3,968 lbs) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 52.5 m² (565 ft²) | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 20 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L (19.8 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2003 Dufour 34 and Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2003 Dufour 34 is a 2000s design by Dufour from France, while the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 2003 Dufour 34 was penned by Umberto Felci. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the 2003 Dufour 34 measures 10.30m (33.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.37m, compared to the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 at 9.53m (31.3ft) with a 3.10m beam. The 2003 Dufour 34 is 0.77m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. The 2003 Dufour 34 displaces approximately 28% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2003 Dufour 34 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.12 and 52.5 m² of sail area. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1, with an SA/D of 16.52 and 43.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2003 Dufour 34 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2003 Dufour 34 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 32.7% for the 2003 Dufour 34 and 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2003 Dufour 34 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 140L of water capacity and 75L of fuel. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 150L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2003 Dufour 34 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 2003 Dufour 34 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2003 Dufour 34 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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