2014 Lagoon 400 S2 vs 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 — Comparison
2014 Lagoon 400 S2
2013 Beneteau Figaro 3
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 | 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lagoon | Beneteau |
| Year | 2014–2017 | 2013 |
| Type | Catamaran | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | VPLP / Nauta Design | VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.97 m (39.3 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| LWL | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 7.24 m (23.8 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.25 m (4.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) | 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) |
| Ballast | — | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 79.0 m² (850 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Mini Keel | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 2 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 680 L (179.6 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 2 |
| Cabins | 4 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 and 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 is a modern design by Lagoon from France, while the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 was penned by VPLP / Nauta Design. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 was designed by VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 measures 11.97m (39.3ft) overall with a beam of 7.24m, compared to the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 at 10.10m (33.1ft) with a 3.40m beam. The 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 is 1.87m longer than the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3. The 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 displaces approximately 175% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.89 and 79.0 m² of sail area. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, with an SA/D of 28.93 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 7.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 1.37). The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has a comfort ratio of 11.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.90. The ballast ratios are 0.0% for the 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 and 43.5% for the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 680L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 offers 2 berths in 1 cabin with 40L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.