2004 Bavaria 38 vs Dufour 375 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2004 Bavaria 38 | Dufour 375 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Dufour |
| Year | 2004–2009 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | J&J Design | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.72 m (38.5 ft) | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 30 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 240 L (63.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2004 Bavaria 38 and Dufour 375 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2004 Bavaria 38 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Dufour 375 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 2004 Bavaria 38 was penned by J&J Design. The Dufour 375 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the 2004 Bavaria 38 measures 11.72m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the Dufour 375 Grand Large at 11.38m (37.3ft) with a 3.65m beam. The 2004 Bavaria 38 is 0.34m longer than the Dufour 375 Grand Large. The 2004 Bavaria 38 displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2004 Bavaria 38 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.70 and 63.0 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 2004 Bavaria 38 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 33.3% for the 2004 Bavaria 38 and 30.9% for the Dufour 375 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2004 Bavaria 38 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L 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 2004 Bavaria 38 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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