Hanse 445 vs Dufour 365 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 445 | Dufour 365 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Dufour |
| Year | 2012–2017 | 2003–2007 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.50 m (44.3 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.80 m (38.7 ft) | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) | 3.52 m (11.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,100 kg (22,267 lbs) | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 87.0 m² (937 ft²) | 57.5 m² (619 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 370 L (97.7 gal) | 210 L (55.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 445 and Dufour 365 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 445 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the Dufour 365 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Hanse 445 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The Dufour 365 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the Hanse 445 measures 13.50m (44.3ft) overall with a beam of 4.20m, compared to the Dufour 365 Grand Large at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.52m beam. The Hanse 445 is 2.53m longer than the Dufour 365 Grand Large. The Hanse 445 displaces approximately 66% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 445 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.91 and 87.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 365 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.50 and 57.5 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 445 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 445 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Dufour 365 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.7% for the Hanse 445 and 30.3% for the Dufour 365 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 445 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 370L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Dufour 365 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 210L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 365 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 Hanse 445 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 445 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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