They are similar in length but there are significant differences between these catamarans in profile styling power to weight ratios volume and comfort.

Lagoon 380 vs leopard 40. The Lagoon 38 has a shorter mast and less sail area 857 sq ft vs just over 1000 sq feet and the lagoon is lighter than the Leopard. In 2004 Leopard partnered with designers Morelli Melvin for their Leopard 40 model. With a bright and uncluttered design and a helm with excellent visibility the Leopard 40 provides the safety expected for the bluewater lifestyle in a comfortable package.

All new Leopard 40s and 46s have sail drives. In this family of 40-footers capable of taking you long-term cruising we only find catamarans there are no trimarans. Leopard has those steps which block light and visibility from the interior.

The thread topic concerns the Leopard 38 though. The dilemma has been how to replace their uber-popular 380 cat that launched over 800 hulls and is still in limited production. Leopard 46 Charter Layout.

Ive narrowed the search down to either a Leopard 38 or a Lagoon 38. Both are essentially the same size the Leopard is longer and narrower and the Lagoon is shorter and wider. The Lagoon 380 is the smallest catamaran built by Lagoon at 38 feet and is known as the most successful cruising catamaran model.

The more popular sailing catamarans in the 40-ft range are Lagoon 400S2 Bali 40 Leopard 40 Nautitech Open 40 and Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40. So lets embark aboard the Bali 40 Broadblue Rapier 400 Lagoon 40 Leopard 40 Lucia 40 Nautitech Open 40 and Seawind 1190 Hulls for all tastes. This may also be the reason the new Lagoon 40 is not called a Lagoon 39 as this was the previous model and not to be confused with the Lagoon 380.

I am leaning towards the Lagoon and the wife wants the Leopard. The first thought is dont buy a 40 Leopard with 19 HP Yanmars. One feature Lagoon has over Leopard is a lighter interior.