2015 ClubSwan 36 vs 2011 Lagoon 450 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2015 ClubSwan 36 | 2011 Lagoon 450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Lagoon |
| Year | 2015 | 2011–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | Finland | France |
| Designer | Juan Kouyoumdjian | VPLP / Nauta Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) | 13.96 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.30 m (10.8 ft) | 7.84 m (25.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) | 1.30 m (4.3 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) | 13,400 kg (29,542 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) | 105.0 m² (1,130 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 L (10.6 gal) | 520 L (137.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 920 L (243.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 12 |
| Cabins | 1 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2015 ClubSwan 36 and 2011 Lagoon 450 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 is a modern design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the 2011 Lagoon 450 is a modern offering from Lagoon from France. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 was penned by Juan Kouyoumdjian. The 2011 Lagoon 450 was designed by VPLP / Nauta Design.
In terms of size, the 2015 ClubSwan 36 measures 11.00m (36.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.30m, compared to the 2011 Lagoon 450 at 13.96m (45.8ft) with a 7.84m beam. The 2011 Lagoon 450 is 2.96m longer than the 2015 ClubSwan 36. The 2011 Lagoon 450 displaces approximately 179% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2015 ClubSwan 36 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 23.21 and 65.0 m² of sail area. The 2011 Lagoon 450, with an SA/D of 18.90 and 105.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2015 ClubSwan 36 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2011 Lagoon 450 has a comfort ratio of 7.4 and a capsize screening value of 1.32. The ballast ratios are 35.4% for the 2015 ClubSwan 36 and 0.0% for the 2011 Lagoon 450, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2015 ClubSwan 36 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 60L of water capacity and 40L of fuel. The 2011 Lagoon 450 offers 12 berths in 4 cabins with 920L water and 520L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2015 ClubSwan 36 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 2015 ClubSwan 36 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2011 Lagoon 450 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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