Dufour 365 Grand Large vs 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 — Comparison
2013 Beneteau Figaro 3
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 365 Grand Large | 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Beneteau |
| Year | 2003–2007 | 2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| LWL | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.52 m (11.5 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) | 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.5 m² (619 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 210 L (55.5 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 2 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 365 Grand Large and 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 365 Grand Large is a 2000s design by Dufour from France, while the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Dufour 365 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 was designed by VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the Dufour 365 Grand Large measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.52m, compared to the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 at 10.10m (33.1ft) with a 3.40m beam. The Dufour 365 Grand Large is 0.87m longer than the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3. The Dufour 365 Grand Large displaces approximately 77% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 365 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.50 and 57.5 m² of sail area. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, with an SA/D of 28.93 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 365 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has a comfort ratio of 11.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.90. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Dufour 365 Grand Large and 43.5% for the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 365 Grand Large provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 210L of water capacity and 120L of fuel. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 offers 2 berths in 1 cabin with 40L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 365 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 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 365 Grand Large 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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