2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2007–2012 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.77 m (41.9 ft) | 13.39 m (43.9 ft) |
| LWL | 11.12 m (36.5 ft) | 12.09 m (39.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.01 m (13.2 ft) | 4.29 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,000 kg (19,842 lbs) | 9,900 kg (21,826 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 77.0 m² (829 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 380 L (100.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large is a 2000s design by Dufour from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large measures 12.77m (41.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.01m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 at 13.39m (43.9ft) with a 4.29m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is 0.62m longer than the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.08 and 77.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, with an SA/D of 18.07 and 82.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 has a comfort ratio of 14.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.80. The ballast ratios are 31.1% for the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large and 31.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2007 Dufour 425 Grand Large provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L of water capacity and 140L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 380L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Dufour 425 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 2007 Dufour 425 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: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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