2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2010–2015 | 2005–2011 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.82 m (51.9 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 14.10 m (46.3 ft) | 12.25 m (40.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.77 m (15.6 ft) | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 10,500 kg (23,149 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 3,250 kg (7,165 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 115.0 m² (1,238 ft²) | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 5 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large measures 15.82m (51.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.77m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.20m beam. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large is 2.10m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large displaces approximately 38% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.64 and 115.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45, with an SA/D of 18.22 and 86.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 has a comfort ratio of 14.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 29.0% for the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and 31.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large provides 10 berths in 5 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 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 2010 Dufour 525 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 2010 Dufour 525 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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