Hanse 470 vs Dufour 40 — Comparison
Dufour 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 470 | Dufour 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Dufour |
| Year | 2013–2017 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.45 m (47.4 ft) | 12.05 m (39.5 ft) |
| LWL | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) | 10.55 m (34.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,800 kg (26,015 lbs) | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 430 L (113.6 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 470 and Dufour 40 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 470 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the Dufour 40 is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Hanse 470 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The Dufour 40 was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the Hanse 470 measures 14.45m (47.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.42m, compared to the Dufour 40 at 12.05m (39.5ft) with a 3.85m beam. The Hanse 470 is 2.40m longer than the Dufour 40. The Hanse 470 displaces approximately 51% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 470 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.81 and 96.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 40, with an SA/D of 17.56 and 68.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 470 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 470 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Dufour 40 has a comfort ratio of 16.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Hanse 470 and 30.8% for the Dufour 40, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 470 provides 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The Dufour 40 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 160L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 40 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 470 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 470 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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