Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i vs Dufour 375 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | Dufour 375 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2009–2014 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.75 m (45.1 ft) | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) |
| LWL | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 240 L (63.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and Dufour 375 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i 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 44i was penned by Philippe Briand. The Dufour 375 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i measures 13.75m (45.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.25m, compared to the Dufour 375 Grand Large at 11.38m (37.3ft) with a 3.65m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is 2.37m longer than the Dufour 375 Grand Large. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i displaces approximately 50% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.36 and 85.0 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The Dufour 375 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 30.9% for the Dufour 375 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 380L of water capacity and 200L 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i 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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