Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 vs 2017 Lagoon 42 — Comparison
2017 Lagoon 42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 | 2017 Lagoon 42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Lagoon |
| Year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | VPLP / Nauta Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.75 m (28.7 ft) | 12.05 m (39.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.19 m (10.5 ft) | 7.70 m (25.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.25 m (4.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 11,200 kg (24,692 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 87.0 m² (937 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 780 L (206.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 10 |
| Cabins | 1 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 2017 Lagoon 42 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2017 Lagoon 42 is a modern offering from Lagoon from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2017 Lagoon 42 was designed by VPLP / Nauta Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 measures 9.80m (32.2ft) overall with a beam of 3.19m, compared to the 2017 Lagoon 42 at 12.80m (42.0ft) with a 7.70m beam. The 2017 Lagoon 42 is 3.00m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319. The 2017 Lagoon 42 displaces approximately 138% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.57 and 43.0 m² of sail area. The 2017 Lagoon 42, with an SA/D of 17.65 and 87.0 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2017 Lagoon 42 has a comfort ratio of 7.5 and a capsize screening value of 1.38. The ballast ratios are 27.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 0.0% for the 2017 Lagoon 42, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 150L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 2017 Lagoon 42 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 780L water and 400L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 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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