Dufour 310 Grand Large vs 1978 C&C 24 — Comparison
1978 C&C 24
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 310 Grand Large | 1978 C&C 24 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2015–2020 | 1978–1983 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.43 m (30.9 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.45 m (27.7 ft) | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.13 m (10.3 ft) | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,150 kg (9,149 lbs) | 1,497 kg (3,300 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs) | 612 kg (1,349 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) | 24.0 m² (258 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 7 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 19 L (5.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 30 L (7.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 310 Grand Large and 1978 C&C 24 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 310 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the 1978 C&C 24 is a 1970s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Dufour 310 Grand Large was penned by Felci Yacht Design. The 1978 C&C 24 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Dufour 310 Grand Large measures 9.43m (30.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.13m, compared to the 1978 C&C 24 at 7.32m (24.0ft) with a 2.44m beam. The Dufour 310 Grand Large is 2.11m longer than the 1978 C&C 24. The Dufour 310 Grand Large displaces approximately 177% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 310 Grand Large has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.74 and 40.0 m² of sail area. The 1978 C&C 24, with an SA/D of 18.64 and 24.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1978 C&C 24 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 310 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1978 C&C 24 has a comfort ratio of 16.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.85. The ballast ratios are 29.6% for the Dufour 310 Grand Large and 40.9% for the 1978 C&C 24, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 310 Grand Large provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 1978 C&C 24 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 30L water and 19L 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 1978 C&C 24 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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