Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 vs Dufour 310 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 | Dufour 310 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2019 | 2015–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 9.43 m (30.9 ft) |
| LWL | 8.75 m (28.7 ft) | 8.45 m (27.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.19 m (10.5 ft) | 3.13 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 4,150 kg (9,149 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) | 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and Dufour 310 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 310 Grand Large is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Dufour 310 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 measures 9.80m (32.2ft) overall with a beam of 3.19m, compared to the Dufour 310 Grand Large at 9.43m (30.9ft) with a 3.13m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is 0.37m longer than the Dufour 310 Grand Large. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 displaces approximately 13% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.57 and 43.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 310 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 15.74 and 40.0 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Dufour 310 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 18.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 27.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 29.6% for the Dufour 310 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 150L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The Dufour 310 Grand Large offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 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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