Dufour 520 Grand Large vs 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 — Comparison
1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 520 Grand Large | 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Hallberg-Rassy |
| Year | 2012–2017 | 1999–2005 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | German Frers |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.80 m (51.8 ft) | 16.80 m (55.1 ft) |
| LWL | 13.85 m (45.4 ft) | 14.00 m (45.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.69 m (15.4 ft) | 4.65 m (15.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.45 m (8.0 ft) | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 20,000 kg (44,092 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 110.0 m² (1,184 ft²) | 125.0 m² (1,346 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 550 L (145.3 gal) | 900 L (237.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 520 Grand Large and 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 520 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 is a 1990s offering from Hallberg-Rassy from Sweden. The Dufour 520 Grand Large was penned by Felci Yacht Design. The 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 was designed by German Frers.
In terms of size, the Dufour 520 Grand Large measures 15.80m (51.8ft) overall with a beam of 4.69m, compared to the 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 at 16.80m (55.1ft) with a 4.65m beam. The 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 is 1.00m longer than the Dufour 520 Grand Large. The 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 displaces approximately 38% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 520 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.79 and 110.0 m² of sail area. The 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55, with an SA/D of 17.23 and 125.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Dufour 520 Grand Large has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 520 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 has a comfort ratio of 18.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 31.7% for the Dufour 520 Grand Large and 37.5% for the 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 520 Grand Large provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 550L of water capacity and 300L of fuel. The 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 900L water and 600L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1999 Hallberg-Rassy 55 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 Dufour 520 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 Dufour 520 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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