2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large vs Hanse 342 — Comparison
Hanse 342
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large | Hanse 342 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Hanse |
| Year | 2007–2012 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.77 m (41.9 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| LWL | 11.12 m (36.5 ft) | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.01 m (13.2 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,000 kg (19,842 lbs) | 5,300 kg (11,684 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 1,650 kg (3,638 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 77.0 m² (829 ft²) | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 180 L (47.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large and Hanse 342 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large is a 2000s design by Dufour from France, while the Hanse 342 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Hanse 342 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large measures 12.77m (41.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.01m, compared to the Hanse 342 at 10.30m (33.8ft) with a 3.40m beam. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large is 2.47m longer than the Hanse 342. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large displaces approximately 70% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.08 and 77.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 342, with an SA/D of 17.38 and 52.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Hanse 342 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.1% for the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large and 31.1% for the Hanse 342, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L of water capacity and 140L of fuel. The Hanse 342 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 180L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 342 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 2007 Dufour 425 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 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large 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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