Bavaria Vision 42 vs Dufour 375 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Vision 42 | Dufour 375 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Dufour |
| Year | 2013–2017 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) |
| LWL | 11.20 m (36.7 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 240 L (63.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Vision 42 and Dufour 375 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Vision 42 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Dufour 375 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Bavaria Vision 42 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The Dufour 375 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Vision 42 measures 12.99m (42.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.06m, compared to the Dufour 375 Grand Large at 11.38m (37.3ft) with a 3.65m beam. The Bavaria Vision 42 is 1.61m longer than the Dufour 375 Grand Large. The Bavaria Vision 42 displaces approximately 40% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Vision 42 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.12 and 80.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 375 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.27 and 61.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria Vision 42 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Vision 42 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Dufour 375 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.6% for the Bavaria Vision 42 and 30.9% for the Dufour 375 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Vision 42 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Dufour 375 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 240L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 375 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 Bavaria Vision 42 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria Vision 42 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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