The Dufour 385 Grand Large is a fractional-sloop cruiser designed by Umberto Felci and built by Dufour Yachts from approximately 2012 to 2016. The 385 is part of the Grand Large family of blue-water oriented cruising boats, featuring a bulb-keeled fin keel and spade rudder hull that delivers a favorable SA/D ratio of 16.14 and solid upwind performance. At just over 38 feet LOA with a beam of nearly 13 feet, the interior offers a practical three-cabin layout popular with both private owners and charter operations across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Felci''s hull design balances light displacement with adequate stability for offshore passages, and the boat earned strong reviews for its ease of sail handling and cockpit ergonomics.
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What is the Dufour 385 Grand Large's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.14. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Dufour 385 Grand Large's comfort ratio?
The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 23.63. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Dufour 385 Grand Large safe for offshore sailing?
The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.07. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Dufour 385 Grand Large?
The theoretical hull speed of the Dufour 385 Grand Large is 7.45 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Dufour 385 Grand Large weigh?
The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a displacement of 15,388 and a length overall (LOA) of 38.45.
Who designed the Dufour 385 Grand Large?
The Dufour 385 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci, first built in 2012.