Dufour 32 Classic vs 2007 Elan 310 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 32 Classic | 2007 Elan 310 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Elan |
| Year | 1995–2002 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.70 m (31.8 ft) | 9.34 m (30.6 ft) |
| LWL | 8.40 m (27.6 ft) | 8.10 m (26.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.20 m (10.5 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 45.0 m² (484 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 32 Classic and 2007 Elan 310 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 32 Classic is a 1990s design by Dufour from France, while the 2007 Elan 310 is a 2000s offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Dufour 32 Classic was penned by Umberto Felci. The 2007 Elan 310 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Dufour 32 Classic measures 9.70m (31.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.20m, compared to the 2007 Elan 310 at 9.34m (30.6ft) with a 3.10m beam. The Dufour 32 Classic is 0.36m longer than the 2007 Elan 310.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 32 Classic has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.78 and 45.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Elan 310, with an SA/D of 15.66 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Dufour 32 Classic has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 32 Classic offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2007 Elan 310 has a comfort ratio of 21.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 31.1% for the Dufour 32 Classic and 28.9% for the 2007 Elan 310, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 32 Classic provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 2007 Elan 310 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Elan 310 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 32 Classic has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Dufour 32 Classic 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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