2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 — Comparison
2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2010–2015 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.82 m (51.9 ft) | 14.42 m (47.3 ft) |
| LWL | 14.10 m (46.3 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.77 m (15.6 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 115.0 m² (1,238 ft²) | 98.0 m² (1,055 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 460 L (121.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 5 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 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 490 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 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 490 at 14.42m (47.3ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large is 1.40m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
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 490, with an SA/D of 18.99 and 98.0 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 490 has a comfort ratio of 13.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 29.0% for the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and 31.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490, 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 490 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 460L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 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: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.