The Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014 vs Dufour Yachts 390 Grand Large 2018 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Dufour Yachts 390 Grand Large 2018 measures 39,2 feet overall (2018), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014 at 36,1 feet (2014). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Dufour Yachts 390 Grand Large 2018 tips the scales at 16 976 lbs — 1 411 lbs less than the Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014 at 15 565 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014 and 40 hp for the Dufour Yachts 390 Grand Large 2018. 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 — 53 gal and 53 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 11 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 — 15 565 lbs for the Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014 and 16 976 lbs for the Dufour Yachts 390 Grand Large 2018. 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 6,5 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014 uses Sloop rigging.
Hull speed is rated at 7,9 knots for the Dufour Yachts 390 Grand Large 2018 and 7,6 knots for the Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014.
Bottom line: The Dufour Yachts 390 Grand Large 2018 at 39,2 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Dufour Yachts 382 Grand Large 2014 at 36,1 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.