Dufour 310 Grand Large vs 1993 Najad 360 — Comparison
1993 Najad 360
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 310 Grand Large | 1993 Najad 360 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Najad |
| Year | 2015–2020 | 1993–2002 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.43 m (30.9 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.45 m (27.7 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.13 m (10.3 ft) | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,150 kg (9,149 lbs) | 6,500 kg (14,330 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs) | 2,700 kg (5,952 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 28 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 310 Grand Large and 1993 Najad 360 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 310 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the 1993 Najad 360 is a 1990s offering from Najad from Sweden. The Dufour 310 Grand Large was penned by Felci Yacht Design. The 1993 Najad 360 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the Dufour 310 Grand Large measures 9.43m (30.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.13m, compared to the 1993 Najad 360 at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.42m beam. The 1993 Najad 360 is 1.54m longer than the Dufour 310 Grand Large. The 1993 Najad 360 displaces approximately 57% 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 1993 Najad 360, with an SA/D of 16.04 and 55.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1993 Najad 360 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 1993 Najad 360 has a comfort ratio of 20.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 29.6% for the Dufour 310 Grand Large and 41.5% for the 1993 Najad 360, 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 1993 Najad 360 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1993 Najad 360 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 1993 Najad 360 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1993 Najad 360 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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