HR 36 vs Dufour 382
Nordic heritage meets French production volume: Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's offshore pedigree versus Dufour 382's Mediterranean layout options. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
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Comparison table
| Category | HR 36 | Dufour 382 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.87 m | 11.25 m |
| Beam | 3.55 m | 3.85 m |
| Production years | 1989–2003 | 2014– |
| Overview | The HR 36 is one of Northern Europe's most traded centre-cockpit cruisers. Designed by Germán Frers for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1989 to 2003, roughly 800+ hulls left the yard — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. Wit… | The Dufour 382 Grand Large (Umberto Felci design, 2015-2018) is one of the most versatile models in the Grand Large series, offering an unprecedented six different interior layout options. Positioned as a high-volume family cruiser, it features a modern, chined hull and a powerf… |
| Typical issues | Q: Does the HR 36 suffer from osmosis? A: Yes — pre-1990 hulls built with non-osmosis-resistant polyester resin develop subsurface blistering in the boot stripe. Survey moisture readings above 15% (Tramex) on dry hulls warrant full treatment; typical cost at Nordic yards in 2024–2025 was €4,000–9,000 for hulls 10–11 m. Q: How serious are chainplate problems on HR 36? A: Deck core moisture around… | Q: What is unique about the Dufour 382 layout? A: It offers six different interior configurations, including 2 or 3 cabins and 1 or 2 heads, making it one of the most flexible boats in its class. Q: Does the Dufour 382 have a self-tacking jib? A: Yes, it was designed to handle either a self-tacking jib for ease of use or a larger overlapping genoa for better light-air performance. Q: How does t… |