Dufour 310 Grand Large vs 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 310 Grand Large | 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2015–2020 | 1988–1998 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | Jean-Marie Finot |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.43 m (30.9 ft) | 10.21 m (33.5 ft) |
| LWL | 8.45 m (27.7 ft) | 8.38 m (27.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.13 m (10.3 ft) | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,150 kg (9,149 lbs) | 5,443 kg (12,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) | 47.0 m² (506 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 22 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 90 L (23.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 310 Grand Large and 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 310 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur is a 1980s offering from Wauquiez from France. The Dufour 310 Grand Large was penned by Felci Yacht Design. The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur was designed by Jean-Marie Finot.
In terms of size, the Dufour 310 Grand Large measures 9.43m (30.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.13m, compared to the 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur at 10.21m (33.5ft) with a 3.28m beam. The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur is 0.78m longer than the Dufour 310 Grand Large. The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur displaces approximately 31% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 310 Grand Large has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.74 and 40.0 m² of sail area. The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur, with an SA/D of 15.43 and 47.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Dufour 310 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 310 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur has a comfort ratio of 21.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 29.6% for the Dufour 310 Grand Large and 41.7% for the 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 310 Grand Large provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 90L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur 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 Dufour 310 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: The 1988 Wauquiez Gladiateur 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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