2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS vs Dufour 385 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS | Dufour 385 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2006–2011 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) | 11.53 m (37.8 ft) |
| LWL | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 3.68 m (12.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) | 2,150 kg (4,740 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 77.0 m² (829 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 54 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 340 L (89.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS and Dufour 385 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 385 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS was penned by Philippe Briand. The Dufour 385 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS measures 12.85m (42.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the Dufour 385 Grand Large at 11.53m (37.8ft) with a 3.68m beam. The 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS is 1.32m longer than the Dufour 385 Grand Large. The 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS displaces approximately 34% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.41 and 77.0 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 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.8) 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 33.3% for the 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS and 30.3% for the Dufour 385 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 340L of water capacity and 170L 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 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS 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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