1999 Lagoon 380 vs 2017 Lagoon 42 — Comparison
1999 Lagoon 380
2017 Lagoon 42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1999 Lagoon 380 | 2017 Lagoon 42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lagoon | Lagoon |
| Year | 1999–2016 | 2017 |
| Type | Catamaran | Catamaran |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost | VPLP / Nauta Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.88 m (35.7 ft) | 12.05 m (39.5 ft) |
| Beam | 6.53 m (21.4 ft) | 7.70 m (25.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.15 m (3.8 ft) | 1.25 m (4.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) | 11,200 kg (24,692 lbs) |
| Ballast | — | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) | 87.0 m² (937 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Mini Keel | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 2 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 360 L (95.1 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 600 L (158.5 gal) | 780 L (206.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1999 Lagoon 380 and 2017 Lagoon 42 represent two takes on catamaran-rigged sailing. The 1999 Lagoon 380 is a 1990s design by Lagoon from France, while the 2017 Lagoon 42 is a modern offering from Lagoon from France. The 1999 Lagoon 380 was penned by Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost. The 2017 Lagoon 42 was designed by VPLP / Nauta Design.
In terms of size, the 1999 Lagoon 380 measures 11.55m (37.9ft) overall with a beam of 6.53m, compared to the 2017 Lagoon 42 at 12.80m (42.0ft) with a 7.70m beam. The 2017 Lagoon 42 is 1.25m longer than the 1999 Lagoon 380. The 2017 Lagoon 42 displaces approximately 37% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1999 Lagoon 380 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.24 and 69.0 m² of sail area. The 2017 Lagoon 42, with an SA/D of 17.65 and 87.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2017 Lagoon 42 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1999 Lagoon 380 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 8.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 1.30). The 2017 Lagoon 42 has a comfort ratio of 7.5 and a capsize screening value of 1.38. The ballast ratios are 0.0% for the 1999 Lagoon 380 and 0.0% for the 2017 Lagoon 42, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1999 Lagoon 380 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L of water capacity and 360L of fuel. The 2017 Lagoon 42 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 780L water and 400L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1999 Lagoon 380 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 2017 Lagoon 42 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2017 Lagoon 42 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.