1999 Lagoon 380 vs 2018 Lagoon 50 — Comparison
1999 Lagoon 380
2018 Lagoon 50
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1999 Lagoon 380 | 2018 Lagoon 50 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lagoon | Lagoon |
| Year | 1999–2016 | 2018 |
| Type | Catamaran | Catamaran |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost | VPLP / Nauta Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) | 14.75 m (48.4 ft) |
| LWL | 10.88 m (35.7 ft) | 13.90 m (45.6 ft) |
| Beam | 6.53 m (21.4 ft) | 8.11 m (26.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.15 m (3.8 ft) | 1.35 m (4.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) | 16,800 kg (37,038 lbs) |
| Ballast | — | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) | 130.0 m² (1,399 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) | 720 L (190.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 600 L (158.5 gal) | 1060 L (280.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 12 |
| Cabins | 4 | 5 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1999 Lagoon 380 and 2018 Lagoon 50 represent two takes on catamaran-rigged sailing. The 1999 Lagoon 380 is a 1990s design by Lagoon from France, while the 2018 Lagoon 50 is a modern offering from Lagoon from France. The 1999 Lagoon 380 was penned by Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost. The 2018 Lagoon 50 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 2018 Lagoon 50 at 14.75m (48.4ft) with a 8.11m beam. The 2018 Lagoon 50 is 3.20m longer than the 1999 Lagoon 380. The 2018 Lagoon 50 displaces approximately 105% 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 2018 Lagoon 50, with an SA/D of 20.13 and 130.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2018 Lagoon 50 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 2018 Lagoon 50 has a comfort ratio of 7.9 and a capsize screening value of 1.27. The ballast ratios are 0.0% for the 1999 Lagoon 380 and 0.0% for the 2018 Lagoon 50, 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 2018 Lagoon 50 offers 12 berths in 5 cabins with 1060L water and 720L 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 2018 Lagoon 50 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2018 Lagoon 50 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.