Catalina 440 vs Dufour 382 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 440 | Dufour 382 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Dufour |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 2014–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| LWL | 11.73 m (38.5 ft) | 10.25 m (33.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.14 m (13.6 ft) | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.96 m (6.4 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,886 kg (23,999 lbs) | 7,200 kg (15,873 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 379 L (100.1 gal) | 260 L (68.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 440 and Dufour 382 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 440 is a modern design by Catalina from USA, while the Dufour 382 Grand Large is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The Catalina 440 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The Dufour 382 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Catalina 440 measures 13.41m (44.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.14m, compared to the Dufour 382 Grand Large at 11.55m (37.9ft) with a 3.72m beam. The Catalina 440 is 1.86m longer than the Dufour 382 Grand Large. The Catalina 440 displaces approximately 51% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 440 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.96 and 82.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 382 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.17 and 63.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Dufour 382 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 440 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Dufour 382 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 37.5% for the Catalina 440 and 30.6% for the Dufour 382 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 440 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 379L of water capacity and 189L of fuel. The Dufour 382 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 260L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 382 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 Dufour 382 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 Catalina 440 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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