Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i vs Dufour 375 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i | Dufour 375 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) |
| LWL | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 240 L (63.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and Dufour 375 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 375 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was penned by Marc Lombard. The Dufour 375 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i measures 9.96m (32.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.34m, compared to the Dufour 375 Grand Large at 11.38m (37.3ft) with a 3.65m beam. The Dufour 375 Grand Large is 1.42m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i. The Dufour 375 Grand Large displaces approximately 33% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.46 and 48.0 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Dufour 375 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 30.9% for the Dufour 375 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i 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: 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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