Bavaria C42 vs Dufour 382 Grand Large — Comparison
Bavaria C42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria C42 | Dufour 382 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Dufour |
| Year | 2018 | 2014–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | cossutti yacht design | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.88 m (42.3 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| LWL | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) | 10.25 m (33.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) | 7,200 kg (15,873 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,750 kg (6,063 lbs) | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 45 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 340 L (89.8 gal) | 260 L (68.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria C42 and Dufour 382 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria C42 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Dufour 382 Grand Large is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The Bavaria C42 was penned by cossutti yacht design. The Dufour 382 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Bavaria C42 measures 12.88m (42.3ft) overall with a beam of 4.09m, compared to the Dufour 382 Grand Large at 11.55m (37.9ft) with a 3.72m beam. The Bavaria C42 is 1.33m longer than the Dufour 382 Grand Large. The Bavaria C42 displaces approximately 24% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria C42 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.98 and 76.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 382 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.17 and 63.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria C42 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria C42 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The Dufour 382 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Bavaria C42 and 30.6% for the Dufour 382 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria C42 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 340L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Dufour 382 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 260L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 382 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 Bavaria C42 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria C42 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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