2017 Lagoon 42 vs 2013 Elan 350 — Comparison
2017 Lagoon 42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2017 Lagoon 42 | 2013 Elan 350 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lagoon | Elan |
| Year | 2017 | 2013–2018 |
| Type | Catamaran | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | VPLP / Nauta Design | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.05 m (39.5 ft) | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) |
| Beam | 7.70 m (25.3 ft) | 3.46 m (11.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.25 m (4.1 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,200 kg (24,692 lbs) | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) |
| Ballast | — | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 87.0 m² (937 ft²) | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Mini Keel | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 2 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 780 L (206.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 6 |
| Cabins | 4 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2017 Lagoon 42 and 2013 Elan 350 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The 2017 Lagoon 42 is a modern design by Lagoon from France, while the 2013 Elan 350 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The 2017 Lagoon 42 was penned by VPLP / Nauta Design. The 2013 Elan 350 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the 2017 Lagoon 42 measures 12.80m (42.0ft) overall with a beam of 7.70m, compared to the 2013 Elan 350 at 10.67m (35.0ft) with a 3.46m beam. The 2017 Lagoon 42 is 2.13m longer than the 2013 Elan 350. The 2017 Lagoon 42 displaces approximately 84% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2017 Lagoon 42 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.65 and 87.0 m² of sail area. The 2013 Elan 350, with an SA/D of 17.65 and 58.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2017 Lagoon 42 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2017 Lagoon 42 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 7.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 1.38). The 2013 Elan 350 has a comfort ratio of 19.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 0.0% for the 2017 Lagoon 42 and 30.3% for the 2013 Elan 350, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2017 Lagoon 42 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 780L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The 2013 Elan 350 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Elan 350 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 2017 Lagoon 42 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2017 Lagoon 42 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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