Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i vs Dufour 460 Grand Large — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i
Dufour 460 Grand Large
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | Dufour 460 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2009–2014 | 2016–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.75 m (45.1 ft) | 14.15 m (46.4 ft) |
| LWL | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 12.65 m (41.5 ft) |
| Beam | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) | 4.35 m (14.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 11,000 kg (24,251 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 3,400 kg (7,496 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 430 L (113.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and Dufour 460 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 460 Grand Large is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i was penned by Philippe Briand. The Dufour 460 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 460 Grand Large at 14.15m (46.4ft) with a 4.35m beam. The Dufour 460 Grand Large is 0.40m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i. The Dufour 460 Grand Large displaces approximately 8% 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 460 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 18.89 and 92.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Dufour 460 Grand Large 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 460 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 13.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 30.9% for the Dufour 460 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 460 Grand Large offers 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i 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 460 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 Dufour 460 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.