2018 Hanse 548 vs Dufour 470 — Comparison
Dufour 470
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2018 Hanse 548 | Dufour 470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Dufour |
| Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | Judel/Vrolijk | Felci Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 16.35 m (53.6 ft) | 14.23 m (46.7 ft) |
| LWL | 14.80 m (48.6 ft) | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.80 m (15.7 ft) | 4.39 m (14.4 ft) |
| Draft | 2.40 m (7.9 ft) | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 16,000 kg (35,274 lbs) | 11,200 kg (24,692 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 122.0 m² (1,313 ft²) | 94.0 m² (1,012 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 80 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 270 L (71.3 gal) | 220 L (58.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 460 L (121.5 gal) | 440 L (116.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2018 Hanse 548 and Dufour 470 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2018 Hanse 548 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the Dufour 470 is a modern offering from Dufour from France. The 2018 Hanse 548 was penned by Judel/Vrolijk. The Dufour 470 was designed by Felci Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the 2018 Hanse 548 measures 16.35m (53.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.80m, compared to the Dufour 470 at 14.23m (46.7ft) with a 4.39m beam. The 2018 Hanse 548 is 2.12m longer than the Dufour 470. The 2018 Hanse 548 displaces approximately 43% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2018 Hanse 548 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.52 and 122.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 470, with an SA/D of 19.07 and 94.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2018 Hanse 548 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2018 Hanse 548 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Dufour 470 has a comfort ratio of 13.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the 2018 Hanse 548 and 31.3% for the Dufour 470, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2018 Hanse 548 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 460L of water capacity and 270L of fuel. The Dufour 470 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 440L water and 220L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 470 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 2018 Hanse 548 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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