Dufour 382 vs Oceanis 40
Two French production paths toward ~40 feet: Dufour 382's cruising options versus Beneteau Oceanis 40's charter ubiquity. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
French production rivals — book advisory if charter wear vs private ownership history is unclear on listings. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Dufour 382 | Oceanis 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.25 m | 12.15 m |
| Beam | 3.85 m | 3.91 m |
| Production years | 2014–2019 | 2007–2011 |
| Overview | When you first step into a Dufour 382 salon, you may not find the galley where you expect it. Instead of the classic corner by the companionway, the kitchen can run the full length of the port side, like an open loft. | You dive waist-deep into the aft locker of a Beneteau Oceanis 40, fingers searching for the hull-to-deck joint. This model replaced the Oceanis 393 in 2007, and this is where charter fatigue often shows first. |
| Typical issues | Q: Why is a listing that says "2014–..." with an empty end year, or quotes 11.67 m, not enough for a Dufour 382? A: The yard window for this form is 2014–2019. Cards often leave the end blank or quote 11.67 m with bowsprit instead of hull 11.25 m; after 2019 the market also carries the 390. | Q: How do I avoid confusing this model with newer Oceanis yachts? A: Match dimensions and designer. The 2007–2011 original is Berret-Racoupeau (12.15 × 3.91 m). If the advert shows 12.87 m or 4.18 m, that is Oceanis 40.1 (Lombard) data. Catalogue years that look open from 2016 do not match this plate. Q: What draft options exist? A: Standard about 1.90 m and shallow about 1.55 m. |