Dufour 520 Grand Large vs 2013 Moody 54 — Comparison
2013 Moody 54
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 520 Grand Large | 2013 Moody 54 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Moody |
| Year | 2012–2017 | 2013–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.80 m (51.8 ft) | 16.18 m (53.1 ft) |
| LWL | 13.85 m (45.4 ft) | 14.50 m (47.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.69 m (15.4 ft) | 4.90 m (16.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.45 m (8.0 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 21,000 kg (46,297 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 | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 550 L (145.3 gal) | 700 L (184.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 520 Grand Large and 2013 Moody 54 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 520 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the 2013 Moody 54 is a modern offering from Moody from Germany. The Dufour 520 Grand Large was penned by Felci Yacht Design. The 2013 Moody 54 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Dufour 520 Grand Large measures 15.80m (51.8ft) overall with a beam of 4.69m, compared to the 2013 Moody 54 at 16.18m (53.1ft) with a 4.90m beam. The 2013 Moody 54 is 0.38m longer than the Dufour 520 Grand Large. The 2013 Moody 54 displaces approximately 45% 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 2013 Moody 54, with an SA/D of 16.68 and 125.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. 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 2013 Moody 54 has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 31.7% for the Dufour 520 Grand Large and 35.7% for the 2013 Moody 54, 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 2013 Moody 54 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 700L water and 450L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Moody 54 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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