2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large vs Hanse 588 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large | Hanse 588 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Hanse |
| Year | 2010–2015 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.82 m (51.9 ft) | 17.55 m (57.6 ft) |
| LWL | 14.10 m (46.3 ft) | 15.62 m (51.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.77 m (15.6 ft) | 5.09 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.60 m (8.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 19,000 kg (41,888 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 115.0 m² (1,238 ft²) | 143.0 m² (1,539 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 700 L (184.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 5 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and Hanse 588 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the Hanse 588 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Hanse 588 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
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 Hanse 588 at 17.55m (57.6ft) with a 5.09m beam. The Hanse 588 is 1.73m longer than the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large. The Hanse 588 displaces approximately 31% 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 Hanse 588, with an SA/D of 20.40 and 143.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Hanse 588 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 Hanse 588 has a comfort ratio of 12.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 29.0% for the 2010 Dufour 525 Grand Large and 32.6% for the Hanse 588, 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 Hanse 588 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 700L water and 400L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Dufour 525 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 Hanse 588 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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