Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs Dufour 310 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | Dufour 310 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 2015–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 9.43 m (30.9 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 8.45 m (27.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.13 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 4,150 kg (9,149 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and Dufour 310 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 310 Grand Large is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Dufour 310 Grand Large was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the Dufour 310 Grand Large at 9.43m (30.9ft) with a 3.13m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is 0.29m longer than the Dufour 310 Grand Large. The Dufour 310 Grand Large displaces approximately 6% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.51 and 50.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 310 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 15.74 and 40.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The Dufour 310 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 18.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 29.6% for the Dufour 310 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 80L of water capacity and 60L of fuel. The Dufour 310 Grand Large offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 310 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 Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 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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