2018 Lagoon 50 vs 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 — Comparison
2018 Lagoon 50
2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2018 Lagoon 50 | 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lagoon | Fountaine Pajot |
| Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Type | Catamaran | Catamaran |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | VPLP / Nauta Design | Berret-Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.75 m (48.4 ft) | 11.93 m (39.1 ft) |
| LWL | 13.90 m (45.6 ft) | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) |
| Beam | 8.11 m (26.6 ft) | 6.63 m (21.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.35 m (4.4 ft) | 1.18 m (3.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 16,800 kg (37,038 lbs) | 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) |
| Ballast | — | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Mini Keel | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 2 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 720 L (190.2 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 1060 L (280.0 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 8 |
| Cabins | 5 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2018 Lagoon 50 and 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 represent two takes on catamaran-rigged sailing. The 2018 Lagoon 50 is a modern design by Lagoon from France, while the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 is a modern offering from Fountaine Pajot from France. The 2018 Lagoon 50 was penned by VPLP / Nauta Design. The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the 2018 Lagoon 50 measures 14.75m (48.4ft) overall with a beam of 8.11m, compared to the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 at 11.93m (39.1ft) with a 6.63m beam. The 2018 Lagoon 50 is 2.82m longer than the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40. The 2018 Lagoon 50 displaces approximately 89% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2018 Lagoon 50 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.13 and 130.0 m² of sail area. The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40, with an SA/D of 17.50 and 74.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2018 Lagoon 50 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2018 Lagoon 50 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 7.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 1.27). The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 has a comfort ratio of 8.4 and a capsize screening value of 1.28. The ballast ratios are 0.0% for the 2018 Lagoon 50 and 0.0% for the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2018 Lagoon 50 provides 12 berths in 5 cabins with 1060L of water capacity and 720L of fuel. The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L water and 340L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 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.