2014 Dufour 382 Grand Large

Designed to optimise on board comfort in all sailing conditions, the 382 GL is a highly versatile all-rounder with six distinct versions, and an extensive choice of galley, cabin and heads combinations.

With a fully battened mainsail and self-tacking jib (108% optional overlapping headsail) the 382 GL satisfies sailors wanting great performance, and the sail control systems are all set up to be within easy reach and retain a clean cockpit layout.

The Dufour 382GL is sized right at the heart of the cruising market and has no less than six different galley and saloon layouts, offering owners highly versatile choices for how their boat can used.

So whether it is long-distance cruising as a couple, regular sailing or boat-sharing with friends or earning her keep as a charter boat, the optimal layouts have already been planned for you.

As well as being a great all rounder, the 382GL offers great performance too. In recent tests this 11.25m (36’) yacht kept pace with a well-sailed, sporty 40’ production cruiser-racer in a force 4, when the larger yacht should have marched away.

Dufour Yachts has a long-standing association with yacht designer Umberto Felci, who has integrated many performance design elements from his work on racing yachts.

This 382GL yacht sports the latest innovations in terms of hull, appendage design and yacht architecture.The performance is driven from the high aspect rig and 58m2 of sail area, with a fully batten mainsail and self tacking jib offered as standard and the option of a 108% overlapping genoa for those who want additional performance.

The headsail is furled on the latest design of low-profile Facnor Flatdeck furler, which uses flat webbing instead of rope to furl it. This combined with the self tacking jib has enabled the headsail to be lowered, increasing the sail area and on the wind performance. A standard feature across all the new Dufour Grand Large range is the boom is situated around waist level at the gooseneck.