Dufour 365 Grand Large vs Dufour 385 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 365 Grand Large | Dufour 385 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Dufour |
| Year | 2003–2007 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 11.53 m (37.8 ft) |
| LWL | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.52 m (11.5 ft) | 3.68 m (12.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 2,150 kg (4,740 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.5 m² (619 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 210 L (55.5 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 365 Grand Large and Dufour 385 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 365 Grand Large is a 2000s design by Dufour from France, while the Dufour 385 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Dufour 365 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Dufour 385 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the Dufour 365 Grand Large measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.52m, compared to the Dufour 385 Grand Large at 11.53m (37.8ft) with a 3.68m beam. The Dufour 385 Grand Large is 0.56m longer than the Dufour 365 Grand Large. The Dufour 385 Grand Large displaces approximately 16% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 365 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.50 and 57.5 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 Dufour 365 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 365 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Dufour 365 Grand Large and 30.3% for the Dufour 385 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 365 Grand Large provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 210L of water capacity and 120L 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 Dufour 365 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: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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