DUFOUR 450 GRAND LARGE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44.29 ft |
| LWL | 39.11 ft |
| Beam | 14.27 ft |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Displacement | 22,652 lb |
| Ballast | 6,283.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 51.84 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.4 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 48.72 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.73 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 865.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 425.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 722.6 sq ft |
About the DUFOUR 450 GRAND LARGE
The Dufour 450 Grand Large is a fractional sloop designed by Umberto Felci and built by Dufour, with production records indicating a build year of 2014. While the exact total hull count is unspecified in the available data, this model represents a specific iteration of Dufour's performance-oriented cruising line.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and modern handling over heavy displacement comfort, given its relatively low D/L ratio of 169.04 and high SA/D ratio of 20.28.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22652.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.02, the boat is structurally sound for offshore passages, though its light displacement and fin keel suggest it is better suited for protected coastal waters than heavy ocean swells.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau 46 and Jeanneau 43.9, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, beam widths around 14 feet, and a focus on planing capability and interior volume within the 44-46 foot range.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 44.29ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DUFOUR 450 GRAND LARGEyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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