The Dufour Yachts 350 Grand Large 2014 vs Dufour Yachts 360 Grand Large 2017 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Dufour Yachts 350 Grand Large 2014 at 33,8 ft versus Dufour Yachts 360 Grand Large 2017 at 33,1 ft. At 12 509 lbs and 12 509 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 19 hp for the Dufour Yachts 350 Grand Large 2014 and 19 hp for the Dufour Yachts 360 Grand Large 2017. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 42 gal and 42 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 12 509 lbs for the Dufour Yachts 350 Grand Large 2014 and 12 509 lbs for the Dufour Yachts 360 Grand Large 2017. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

Both boats draw a similar depth — 6,2 ft and 6,2 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Dufour Yachts 350 Grand Large 2014 uses Sloop rigging.

Hull speed is rated at 7,3 knots for the Dufour Yachts 360 Grand Large 2017 and 7,3 knots for the Dufour Yachts 350 Grand Large 2014.