2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 vs Dufour 385 Grand Large — Comparison
2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 | Dufour 385 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Dufour |
| Year | 2015–2018 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot-Conq | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.45 m (34.3 ft) | 11.53 m (37.8 ft) |
| LWL | 9.38 m (30.8 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) | 3.68 m (12.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 2,150 kg (4,740 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 and Dufour 385 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Dufour 385 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 was penned by Groupe Finot-Conq. The Dufour 385 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 measures 10.45m (34.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.72m, compared to the Dufour 385 Grand Large at 11.53m (37.8ft) with a 3.68m beam. The Dufour 385 Grand Large is 1.08m longer than the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35. The Dufour 385 Grand Large displaces approximately 16% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.35 and 57.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 385 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.05 and 62.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.82). The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 and 30.3% for the Dufour 385 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The Dufour 385 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 385 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 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 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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