Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs Dufour 375 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | Dufour 375 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2019 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 240 L (63.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 6 |
| Cabins | 4 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and Dufour 375 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 375 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Dufour 375 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 measures 14.20m (46.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the Dufour 375 Grand Large at 11.38m (37.3ft) with a 3.65m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 2.82m longer than the Dufour 375 Grand Large. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 69% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 375 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.27 and 61.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The Dufour 375 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 30.9% for the Dufour 375 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 provides 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Dufour 375 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 240L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 375 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 Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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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