The Dufour 430 Grand Large is a 43-foot French-built cruising sloop designed by Umberto Felci and produced by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, France since 2019. Positioned as a modern performance cruiser, the 430 features a fractional rig, twin wheels, a drop-down transom that forms a generous swim platform, and a chined hull that increases interior volume without compromising waterline length. Standard three- or four-cabin layouts, a large galley aft of the saloon, and a well-laid-out cockpit with plancha grill make it equally at home in the charter market and as a private cruiser. The 430 replaced the Dufour 412 Grand Large in the lineup and was honored with European Yacht of the Year Best Family Cruiser in 2020.
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What is the Dufour 430 Grand Large's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Dufour 430 Grand Large has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.56. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Dufour 430 Grand Large's comfort ratio?
The Dufour 430 Grand Large has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 24.22. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Dufour 430 Grand Large safe for offshore sailing?
The Dufour 430 Grand Large has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.03. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Dufour 430 Grand Large?
The theoretical hull speed of the Dufour 430 Grand Large is 8.30 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Dufour 430 Grand Large weigh?
The Dufour 430 Grand Large has a displacement of 21,385 and a length overall (LOA) of 43.42.
Who designed the Dufour 430 Grand Large?
The Dufour 430 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci, first built in 2019.