2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2007–2012 | 2007–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.77 m (41.9 ft) | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) |
| LWL | 11.12 m (36.5 ft) | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.01 m (13.2 ft) | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,000 kg (19,842 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 77.0 m² (829 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large is a 2000s design by Dufour from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was designed by Marc Lombard.
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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i at 10.93m (35.9ft) with a 3.59m beam. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large is 1.84m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large displaces approximately 45% 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, with an SA/D of 17.16 and 57.0 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i has a comfort ratio of 16.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.1% for the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large and 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i 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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