Hunter 30 vs 1999 Lagoon 380 — Comparison
Hunter 30
1999 Lagoon 380
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 30 | 1999 Lagoon 380 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Lagoon |
| Year | 1991–1996 | 1999–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Hunter Design Team | Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| LWL | 7.92 m (26.0 ft) | 10.88 m (35.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) | 6.53 m (21.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) | 1.15 m (3.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 41.0 m² (441 ft²) | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 360 L (95.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 30 and 1999 Lagoon 380 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The Hunter 30 is a 1990s design by Hunter from USA, while the 1999 Lagoon 380 is a 1990s offering from Lagoon from France. The Hunter 30 was penned by Hunter Design Team. The 1999 Lagoon 380 was designed by Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the Hunter 30 measures 9.14m (30.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.05m, compared to the 1999 Lagoon 380 at 11.55m (37.9ft) with a 6.53m beam. The 1999 Lagoon 380 is 2.41m longer than the Hunter 30. The 1999 Lagoon 380 displaces approximately 113% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 30 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.94 and 41.0 m² of sail area. The 1999 Lagoon 380, with an SA/D of 17.24 and 69.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1999 Lagoon 380 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 30 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1999 Lagoon 380 has a comfort ratio of 8.4 and a capsize screening value of 1.30. The ballast ratios are 41.2% for the Hunter 30 and 0.0% for the 1999 Lagoon 380, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 30 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 114L of water capacity and 57L of fuel. The 1999 Lagoon 380 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L water and 360L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 30 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1999 Lagoon 380 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1999 Lagoon 380 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.