2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS — Comparison
2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2010–2015 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.82 m (51.9 ft) | 15.38 m (50.5 ft) |
| LWL | 14.10 m (46.3 ft) | 13.45 m (44.1 ft) |
| Beam | 4.77 m (15.6 ft) | 4.58 m (15.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 115.0 m² (1,238 ft²) | 104.0 m² (1,119 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 5 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large measures 15.82m (51.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.77m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS at 15.38m (50.5ft) with a 4.58m beam. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large is 0.44m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS.
Looking at performance, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.64 and 115.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS, with an SA/D of 17.77 and 104.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS has a comfort ratio of 14.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 29.0% for the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and 29.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large provides 10 berths in 5 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS 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 2010 Dufour 525 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 2010 Dufour 525 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.