Catalina 28 vs 1999 Lagoon 380 — Comparison
Catalina 28
1999 Lagoon 380
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 28 | 1999 Lagoon 380 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Lagoon |
| Year | 1998–2004 | 1999–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| LWL | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) | 10.88 m (35.7 ft) |
| Beam | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) | 6.53 m (21.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) | 1.15 m (3.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,812 kg (6,199 lbs) | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 360 L (95.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 1 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 28 and 1999 Lagoon 380 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The Catalina 28 is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 1999 Lagoon 380 is a 1990s offering from Lagoon from France. The Catalina 28 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 1999 Lagoon 380 was designed by Marc Van Peteghem / Vincent Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the Catalina 28 measures 8.69m (28.5ft) overall with a beam of 2.90m, compared to the 1999 Lagoon 380 at 11.55m (37.9ft) with a 6.53m beam. The 1999 Lagoon 380 is 2.86m longer than the Catalina 28. The 1999 Lagoon 380 displaces approximately 192% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 28 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.09 and 33.5 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 1999 Lagoon 380 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 28 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.82). The 1999 Lagoon 380 has a comfort ratio of 8.4 and a capsize screening value of 1.30. The ballast ratios are 40.3% for the Catalina 28 and 0.0% for the 1999 Lagoon 380, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 28 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 95L 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 Catalina 28 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 1999 Lagoon 380 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.
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