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The Dufour 48, Hanse 460, and Beneteau Oceanis 47 are compared across five criteria: interior lighting, cockpit layout, deck equipment, interior configuration, and price.0:47 The Dufour 48 features a 4.84-meter beam, making it the widest of the three, followed by the Hanse 460 at 4.79 meters and the Oceanis 47 at 4.50 meters.2:46 While all three offer similar cabin layouts, the Dufour 48 distinguishes itself with six deck hatches and additional side windows for ventilation.5:53

Deck equipment differences center on sail handling philosophy.11:34 The Dufour 48 provides six winches, allowing for dedicated lines for halyards, sheets, and the mainsail, whereas the Hanse 460 and Oceanis 47 have fewer winch positions due to design constraints like sunbeds or cabin hatches.10:56 The Dufour 48 also features a lower boom height, which increases sail area and lowers the center of gravity.13:30 Pricing varies significantly, with the Dufour 48 starting at 355,000 euros, the Hanse 460 at 330,000 euros, and the Oceanis 47 at 310,000 euros.18:01 The Dufour 48 includes a 2,000-watt inverter as standard equipment.20:56

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