Dufour 310 Grand Large vs 2014 Elan 400 — Comparison
2014 Elan 400
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 310 Grand Large | 2014 Elan 400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Elan |
| Year | 2015–2020 | 2014–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.43 m (30.9 ft) | 12.07 m (39.6 ft) |
| LWL | 8.45 m (27.7 ft) | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.13 m (10.3 ft) | 3.90 m (12.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,150 kg (9,149 lbs) | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs) | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 30 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 310 Grand Large and 2014 Elan 400 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 310 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the 2014 Elan 400 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Dufour 310 Grand Large was penned by Felci Yacht Design. The 2014 Elan 400 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Dufour 310 Grand Large measures 9.43m (30.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.13m, compared to the 2014 Elan 400 at 12.07m (39.6ft) with a 3.90m beam. The 2014 Elan 400 is 2.64m longer than the Dufour 310 Grand Large. The 2014 Elan 400 displaces approximately 98% 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 2014 Elan 400, with an SA/D of 18.99 and 76.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2014 Elan 400 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 2014 Elan 400 has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 29.6% for the Dufour 310 Grand Large and 31.7% for the 2014 Elan 400, 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 2014 Elan 400 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 250L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 310 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 2014 Elan 400 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2014 Elan 400 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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