Hunter 306 vs 1999 Lagoon 380 — Comparison
Hunter 306
1999 Lagoon 380
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 306 | 1999 Lagoon 380 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Lagoon |
| Year | 1999–2004 | 1999–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.25 m (30.3 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| LWL | 8.08 m (26.5 ft) | 10.88 m (35.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 6.53 m (21.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.15 m (3.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,990 kg (8,796 lbs) | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 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 306 and 1999 Lagoon 380 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The Hunter 306 is a 1990s design by Hunter from USA, while the 1999 Lagoon 380 is a 1990s offering from Lagoon from France. The Hunter 306 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 1999 Lagoon 380 was designed by Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the Hunter 306 measures 9.25m (30.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the 1999 Lagoon 380 at 11.55m (37.9ft) with a 6.53m beam. The 1999 Lagoon 380 is 2.30m longer than the Hunter 306. The 1999 Lagoon 380 displaces approximately 106% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 306 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.37 and 43.0 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 Hunter 306 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 306 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.1) 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 39.8% for the Hunter 306 and 0.0% for the 1999 Lagoon 380, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 306 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 306 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 Hunter 306 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.