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Lagoon is the world leader in the construction of cruising catamaran sailboats. Lagoon has built more than 6,000 catamarans since 1984 and has never stopped developing its offer with boats ranging from 40 to 78 feet in length. Lagoon’s intent is to offer comfortable and self-sufficient catamarans, produced in a sustainable way, equipped with the latest technologies, all for the satisfaction of today’s sailors.

Generosity and pleasure are our raison d’être. Our passion for open spaces and comfort on board is part of our genetic makeup.

Designed to offer a unique lifestyle on the water, Lagoon catamarans are the result of dreams of voyaging and a desire for freedom.

Lagoon is committed to sailing pleasure through simple and safe sail trimming. We put our know-how to work in the service of user-friendliness.

In 1987, Lagoon invented a new vision of comfort at sea, and thus the Lagoon 55 was born. This year, Lagoon has revisited this iconic model. With more than 30 years between them, these two models are a perfect reflection of their time.

An impeccable combination of innovation and seafaring spirit with attention to detail and creativity. A living space with multiple possibilities. An uncompromising opening to the sea. A model conceived by passionate designers for lovers of the sea in search of freedom.

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Lagoon launched their first catamaran, the original 55, back in 1987. Fast forward to 2021, and the first new generation Lagoon 55 splashed representing almost 4 decades of development and design evolution from this famous French catamaran manufacturer.

Lagoon celebrated its 6,000th catamaran launch in 2021 since 1987, quite a milestone.

These days, the Lagoon brand is all about maximising comfort and space while maintaining decent performance under sail. On a test sail off Port Ginesta (our home base near Barcelona), we achieved 9.7 knots with the Code 0 up in a moderate breeze of 15 knots on a beam reach (apparent wind angle of 75). Those aren’t the kind of numbers that you’d hit on an Ocean Class from Catana , but still, pretty impressive for such a comfortable, spacious boat.

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Looking around this catamaran, they have certainly delivered on the comfort, and we’d say they have delivered on the space too.

The 55 represents a big step up from the 51 with a bigger beam, redesigned aft cockpit and transoms, a full flybridge, saloon skylights and an improved foredeck. Let’s take a look.

Of course, with all of that space comes weight: 27.7 tonnes of it with no kit on.

When the wind heads below 7 knots, your speed will drop away and you will need to motor sail, particularly at tighter angles to the wind. That is your compromise. With a breeze and the Code 0 up, she moves very well.

Pros & Cons

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Living Area

The next generation Lagoon 55 from Bordeaux has some interesting innovations. The sugar-scoops have been stretched aft making access to the boat even easier. The aft platform is flush with the aft cockpit deck, and with no aft beam the whole area opens up into a terrace at anchor.

Nauta Design are responsible for the interior design and overall they have done a great job.

The boat feels like a smaller Sixty 5 rather than a bigger 51, it’s the new generation alright. The L-shaped galley on the starboard side has a bar attached, and the huge sofa will soak up plenty of guests. The saloon table will fit 8-10 people when fully extended.

The overall feel is warm and cosy.

Heading through you arrive in the enormous saloon (27 m² or 290 sq ft) which is linked to the the forward cockpit via a large fully opening front window. Here you have another large sofa area and a deck that is flush with the nets. There is an option for a shade sail on carbon poles.

Helming is done from the flybridge with a rigid bimini that is accessed from the port side deck (there is an option for an additional access to starboard which would make the journey to the trampolines easier). The flybridge has forward and aft sunbathing areas, an outdoor galley / bar area, and forward-facing table and seating.

Visibility is great from the flybridge of course, and all lines come down to the foot of the mast (set further aft in keeping with the other models in this Lagoon generation) and the halyards and sheets are managed using three powerful winches. Given the size of this boat, you will need someone to help when coming into the marina.

The mainsail can be hoisted by a single crew member thanks to the electric winches.

During our test sail off Port Ginesta, we hit 7-8 knots in a 15 knot breeze with full mainsail and jib. Once the 154m² Code 0 was unfurled, we accelerated to almost 10 knots with the wind on the beam. Not bad for a boat weighing over 30 tonnes with all the gear on.

You can expect to sail at around 70% of TWS with the bigger sails flying off the bowsprit unless the wind really dies, and then you will need to motor-sail.

With the 272m² asymmetric spinnaker, you will maximise your speed heading on a broad reach as well. Lagoon are reporting 6 knots in only 7 knots of true wind, 8 knots in 10. You are not going to be breaking any speed records on the Lagoon 55, but the performance is nevertheless impressive for such a spacious boat.

There’s plenty of room for sails on this boat, it makes sense to stock the sail locker up with some big ‘uns.

The living space is enormous in the hulls thanks to the pronounced chimes.

The Lagoon 55 is available with four, five and six-cabin versions. In the four-cabin version , the owner’s cabin (17.5 m² or 188 sq. ft.)  is aft in the starboard hull and fills two-thirds of the hull. The other three cabins each have an en-suite.

The Lagoon 55 (2001) is so different from the original model launched 34 years before, and represents how Lagoon’s design philosophy and DNA has changed in over 3 decades of development.

Performance catamaran enthusiasts may prefer the older model, but Lagoon has already sold more new 55s than the total number of original 55s produced. They know their market. The bottom line is that there is more market demand for this kind of package.

For comfort, space, sailing ability and value for money, this cruising catamaran ticks a lot of boxes.

As always, we will qualify this with “it depends on your options”, but to give you an idea, you will start the conversation at around €1.1m and head up to €1.4-1.5m depending on how you kit the boat out.

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SAILING CATAMARAN

Reframing the meaning of lagoon catamarans.

The Lagoon 55 is a sailing catamaran like no other. Drawn from the depths of Lagoons DNA, w here innovation coexists with attention to detail and creativity.  The Lagoon 55 is the Lagoon concept of tomorrow.

For liveaboard cruisers this is the ideal home away from home. Made to be functional and comfortable, with practicality at it’s core, enjoy beautiful days and gorgeous nights onboard the Lagoon 55.

The   Lagoon 55   stands out as a modern classic boasting curved lines that are as artistic as they are futuristic. Every single detail speaks to this catamarans strength and beauty, a triumph to be admired and enjoyed for years to come.

This sailing catamaran offers everything even the most discerning sea lovers could ask for.

SPECIFICATIONS

OVERALL LENGTH

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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LAGOON 55 KEY FEATURES

Large windows and two spectacular skylights in the saloon, the heart of on-board living spaces, were created to “bring the outdoors in.” Opening up the interiors to such an abundance of natural light allows to have a seamless connection with the landscape and the natural environment”.

Massimo Gino – Nauta Design

“Our idea was to design a boat offering an unequalled view of the splendor of the sea, giving all our attention to anticipating the circulation on board, offering generous space, and allowing those on board to find their very own preferred spot. 

We wanted to draw a beautiful boat that would be immediately identifiable, as being a Lagoon.”

Patrick le Quément – Exterior Design

INNOVATIONS

The Lagoon 55 is the start of Lagoons future DNA featuring a new bow cocoon and on-board access offer a brand new sensation.

“The transoms have been really designed to be privileged places, at the water’s edge. You imagine yourself as outside the boat, listening to the lapping of the water, enjoying a good book…”

Marc Van Peteghem – VPLP design 

WALKTHROUGH

FLYBRIDGE STD

FLYBRIDGE OPT

COCKPIT 4/5 CABIN

COCKPIT 6 CABIN

4 CABIN 4 HEAD

5 CABIN 5 HEAD

6 CABIN 6 HEAD

Lagoon designers.

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

VPLP design (Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost)  is a French-based naval architectural firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, responsible for designing some of the world’s most innovative racing boats. Their designs presently hold many of the World Speed Sailing records.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Nauta design.

Nauta Design are an award-winning naval architecture, yacht exterior styling, and interior design company … having been involved in a range of projects from small production sailing, motor yachts, and catamarans with notable builders such as Beneteau and Lagoon, to large, custom superyachts in both sail and power.

EXTERIOR STYLING

Patrick le quément.

Patrick Le Quement ensures overall design cohesiveness and focus on the key values of seaworthiness, performance, manoeuvrability, and simplicity, ensuring the Lagoon will perform well in all scenarios, continually bringing a fresh new perspective to the world of naval design.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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Discovering Dream Destinations in Australia onboard Lagoon 40

Chris and Jill Rouse adore their Lagoon 40, “The abundance of space, from the bedrooms to the bathrooms, exceeded our expectations. From pre-delivery preparations to ongoing assistance, the TMG Yachts team have been phenomenal. Our journey is going remarkably well, thanks to their ongoing support and expertise.”

Lagoon 40 Owners First Sail – Gold Coast to Sydney

Chris joined the TMG Yachts team on the maiden voyage of his Lagoon 40, “It was a pleasant trip, I was impressed by the boat’s capabilities and smooth sailing,” adding, “it is all about the people and Mark Loader was exceptional.” Join the journey.

How Couple Found Their Dream Boat

Meet Helen, an avid boater and proud owner of the Lagoon 450SV “Prosperity.” In this exclusive interview, Helen shares her journey into the world of sailing, highlighting memorable moments aboard her beloved catamaran.

Sailing The World On A Lagoon Catamaran For 13 Years

In 2010, Mike Houston embarked on an extraordinary adventure that would take him across the globe, all from the deck of his beloved Lagoon 440 catamaran. This is the story of Mike’s journey —a tale of discovery, challenges, and the beauty of the sea.

Lagoon SEVENTY 7 Skipper Interview

In this insightful interview, we had the pleasure of conversing with Luke Butchers, the skipper of a magnificent Lagoon SEVENTY 7. During our discussion, Luke shared his experiences, choices, and future plans for this remarkable vessel.

A Journey with the Lagoon 42: Owner Story

“TMG were awesome. We walked in unsure, needing guidance and with questions in mind. Rowan just stepped in and said, ‘Here’s how I’m going to help you guys.’ Considering we’re a married couple sailing by ourselves, the dimensions of the Lagoon 42 really suit us.” – Lisa and Greg, Lagoon 42.

East Coast Catamaran Sailing: Lagoon 42 Owner Testimonial

“I first saw the very first Lagoon 42 that came to Australia at the Sydney boat show in 2015. I just felt that it had everything I needed, we purchased the boat through TMG and we’ve been looked after very well by all the staff. We’ve really enjoyed the boat the first 5 months” – Ross Smith Lagoon 42.

Navigating the Mediterranean: Jabulani’s Adventure Continues

It’s been one hell of a trip. The Mediterranean offers a rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes, travelling through different countries and exploring the local ingredients and cooking techniques has been an incredible experience. I don’t think we’ll ever lose some of the friends we’ve met, and we’re all living our dream… Our favourite features on our Lagoon are the flybridge, Code Zero, water-maker and generator.”

Owner Story: Cruising the World on a Lagoon 46

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey with Saskia & Ross aboard their Lagoon 46 catamaran. Follow their life-changing adventure, sailing the globe, from conquering challenges to embracing the beauty of the Pacific and Australia’s stunning coastline.

First Lagoon 51 Handover

“Thank you, TMG for all the wonderful support throughout this journey of mine. Thanks to Joe, thanks to John I’m very happy with the service and delivery, it’s all been magnificent.” said new Lagoon 51 owner, Tony.

Australian owned Lagoon 450F Wins the ARC

“It’s fast if you sail it well. In those first few days, we were averaging 10-15kts which is what gave us the advantage.” If anyone says a “Lagoon is just a floating apartment” or “doesn’t sail well” they are incorrect. – Lagoon 450F “Aphrodite,” Class B ARC winner.

Amazing Lagoon Catamaran Handover in Sydney

“We are very thankful to TMG for the amazing handover of our Lagoon 42. The whole process has been outstanding, from our initial sales with Joe Fox to the coordination of services by TMG’s service partner VesselTec.” – Vincent and Amanda, Lagoon 42.

Where Jabulani’s Journey Began

“Meeting the TMG team and being welcomed into the family was the start of the journey. They took the time to understand us, who we are and what we want to achieve from our dreams. TMG assisted us with the technical, the practical and helped us to navigate the process from purchase to delivery and beyond to reach our aspirations. Now we are living our dream, and it’s thanks to TMG… The 46 is next level. She meets all of our needs to entertain our family and cruise the oceans of the world.” – Mike & Linda, Lagoon 46 owners.

Lagoon Owners Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe

“The handover with TMG went without a hitch.  We had a very warm welcome and nice introduction to a jet-lagged John Cowpe.  Thereafter, John Gamlin spent time aboard answering questions and helping to ensure the sail rigging was accurate and in good shape.  Overall, we were extremely pleased with the handover from TMG.” – Shannon and Paul.

Long Awaited Lagoon 46 Handover

“Jenny and I have to thank everyone, during our elongated gestation period, for not only your exceptional support but also your friendship. So a big thank you to TMG for delivering on all their undertakings.”

Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

Buying a catamaran and deciding to wrap up your life on land to sail the world is a life-changing decision, one made a little harder when caught up amongst the pandemic and uncertainty it caused.

So we turned to new Lagoon owners Ian and Jackie who put together an incredible story to give you the reality of what this experience was really like for them.

Should you buy a Lagoon Catamaran?

Pierre Skinner, an Aussie Lagoon owner answers what his favourite thing about his boat is and what he would say to anyone who is thinking about buying a catamaran.

Sailing the World on a Lagoon Catamaran

This liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran owner from Denmark loved Australia so much that he wanted to share his world trip sailing stories with us.

Sailing Australia’s East Coast onboard a Lagoon Catamaran

Kerry and Bryn Wellington own a Lagoon 450, Nautilus and have been sailing the East Coast of Australia onboard over the last few years. They love the volume of their catamaran and the ability to store all their toys including kitesurfing, diving and paddleboarding gear.

Sailing The Mediterranean Lagoon Catamaran Review

Lagoon 40 owners Caroline and Sven are currently sailing the world after recently picking up Kwilena in France, “We had no idea that we would like living onboard full-time this much. For now home really is where our anchor drops and we cannot imagine going back to a normal life. We are definitely infected with the travel bug.”

Liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran Review Australia

Matt and Lanaia Donkin own a 40ft Lagoon, Espresso and liveaboard in Australia. This Canadian couple has loved their on-water adventure of the East Coast, especially their annual trips to the Whitsundays for the Lagoon Escapade. The Donkins discuss why they love their Lagoon including performance, comfort, stability and space.

Lagoon European Launch 2020

“We highly recommend TMG. Rowan at TMG was responsive, professional and patient at every turn during this process, from selection of boat options (Lagoon 450S) prior to purchase, all the way through handover of the boat in France.” Karen, Lagoon 450S.

Lagoon 42, Bilby

“Through our travels, we’ve met other Lagoon 42 owners who bought their boat through other brokers (overseas)… You don’t know how good you’ve got it until you meet someone who got much less. A big thank you! Everything we wanted on the boat was delivered. Everything works & we were shown how it works. Any failures are ours due lack of familiarity or faulty memory.” – Liz and Rob – Lagoon 42, Bilby

Lagoon 50, Themis

Fourth time Lagoon owner John Pruim has just become the first Lagoon 50 owner in Australia!!! “Lagoon allows you to go from a to b safely, easily and reliably. There is a sense of comfort and space, perfect for being a house on the water…” Says John. “The team at The Multihull Group will work with you to ensure you get just the set up you desire…” – John Pruim – Lagoon 50, Themis

Lagoon 42, Sabella

“”Lagoons are boldly angular in shape, and we thought that was fantastic. It creates that space inside and looks great on the outside. And the sailing performance for a production catamaran … is very very good.

When we arrived in Les Sables-d’Olonne John had this rockstar entrance… surreal does not even begin to describe how it felt.” ” – Aaron and Lara Jones – Lagoon 42, Sabella

“A big tick to TMG… They’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll give them a 10 out of 10, it’s been great… If you’re going to buy a Lagoon buy it from TMG. ” – Liz and Rob – Lagoon 42, Bilby

Antics on the Flybridge

“It’s very very easy, so much space, we just had 4 couples for 5 days, it was very chilled out and relaxed.

The flybridge is such a big beautiful place with a view, its elevated and we put permanent clears around ours so you can use it anytime, day or night, windy or raining, it doesn’t matter. You can sit up there have lunch, have dinner. We call it the first class lounge, you can’t go wrong.” – Anthony and Seryn Ryan – Lagoon 630MY, Antics

Latest Pickup In France – The World Carries On

These Lagoon 40 owners recently took delivery, “We decided to stick to our schedule and pick up our Lagoon 40 in Les Sables-d’Olonne in early March despite the uncertainty surrounding the current worldwide pandemic and the lockdown in France (curfew in France is 7 pm).”

Jadean – Sailing The World With Children

The incredible story of a young family that left Cape Town, South Africa to sail the world… It has been the biggest adventure of our lives. We say it is a “bucket list adventure being checked off one experience at a time”.

Lagoon 42 Owner Review

“I couldn’t fault the TMG network and what we were able to do and how everyone was easy to get on with. The actual handover period… was fantastic. We sat on the boat for the first day and went through everything. It was a great learning experience, and then out sailing the next day. Making sure everything worked properly. It was a fantastic thing to do and I can’t speak highly enough about that actual process.” Paul Brown – Lagoon 42

Happy Lagoon 46 owners

“So excited to have finally taken delivery of our Lagoon 46 in Manly, Queensland yesterday. Rowan McMahon from TMG took us on a windy delivery trip up from the Gold Coast yesterday with lots of smiles onboard. Very happy with our clears, solar arch, Weber BBQ platform and tender setup. We can’t thank TMG enough for their support in getting Arena ready for our family sailing adventures.” – Dean Robertson, Lagoon 46 Owner.

Lagoon 400S2, Espresso

“We love our Lagoon, we’ve been out in some pretty tough conditions and it’s always brought us home safe, it’s fantastic under sail and great at anchor so we absolutely love our boat.

Our favourite thing about our boat is the places it can take us, we get to see a lot of the east coast that most people can only imagine to see and to be able to access it with a boat it’s just fantastic.” – Matt Doncan – Lagoon 400S2, Espresso

Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer

“Greg and Sue Harding created and monitor the Lagooned in Oz Facebook Community and are vital and enthusiastic Lagoon owners.

The pair have owned numerous Lagoons and love their current Lagoon 440. – Greg and Sue Harding” – Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer

Lagoon 52F, Infinity II

There is more enjoyment in a sailboat in that the enjoyment is in the journey as much as it’s in the destination. That to me makes it a totally different experience.

The advantage of a flybridge to me is the fact you are that much higher off the surface of the water, you can get better vision all around, a greater sense of being on-top of the whole thing and I do enjoy being out in the sun most of the time.” – Jeff D’Albora – Lagoon 52F, Infinity II

Living the dream single handed onboard 50ft Lagoon

Mark Rolle envisioned a life on the sea and when the opportunity presented itself he didn’t hold back.

After working hard for years Mark sold his business and decided that there was more to life than work. He always thought of owning a boat, he had always loved the ocean and when the opportunity presented itself he took it.

Lagoon Life During a Pandemic

Two Lagoon owners from opposite sides of the world in isolation onboard their Lagoon. While Greg and Sue make jokes about their state during lockdown in Queensland Australia Mick and Poppy try to stay healthy with fun and innovative activities onboard including Tour De Trim and Wimbledon on Water in Malta. 

An inspiring story by Lagoon 380 owner

Theo Kuiters shares his incredible adventures onboard his Lagoon 380 and how he made owning his dream boat a reality.

“You can do anything you want in life as long as you help other people get what they want”, says Theo.

Lagoon European Pickup Review

Liz states, “A big tick to TMG… they’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll give them a 10 out of 10, it’s been great… If you’re going to buy a Lagoon buy it from TMG.”

Just do it! A European Launch Story

“We looked around quite a bit, and investigated the opposition! The 42ft is the right size for us, and she has a good feel when under sail. The combination of layout and space was just what we were looking for. Importantly, the Lagoon 42 sails well short handed. The 42 is a very, very nice boat. I’d be hard pressed to fault it,” said Drew.

Why life is better lived on a Lagoon

Greg and Sue Harding, owners of a magnificent Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer, are the first to admit they are Lagoon tragics. “Our love affair with Lagoon started from day one, even though our first Lagoon was really a project boat.”

Paul Rogers is one of the founders of Lagooned in Oz “…the best thing about our lifestyle is not the boat or location, it’s the people. There is a whole community of Lagoon owners, and the Lagoon events have connected us with so many wonderful people.” – Paul Rogers, Moor RnR

Lagoon 380 Seabreeze

David and Nerida Lee have been living aboard and sailing their Lagoon 380 for years, speaking highly of Lagoon as a brand and their on water lifestyle.

“The fact that you can wake up every morning with different scenery… it’s the freedom! For us it was finding a boat that would take us and all our possessions and our Lagoon does that. We live and sail in paradise! ” – David and Nerida Lee – Lagoon 380 Seabreeze

Ticketyboo delivered

“The entire TMG team were really good. In the initial stages, John gave great advice and helped spec the boat, looking back it was all very valuable… From our first enquiry, through specification, order, to delivery and after-sales, TMG have been terrific to deal with. Ordering our Lagoon 40 was no small decision and a perfect delivery reassured us from the start,” Mike Pain.

Fall in love with the Flybridge

“I love the air on the flybridge, the overview when going into anchorages, harbours etc. Its’ like standing on the bridge of my own little ship.” Says Martin.

Sailing Papua New Guinea with John Pruim

This is a story of an adventure taken onboard John Pruims 410.

This is the kind of adventure you could only experience on a boat of your own… 

Lagoon 50 unbelievable upgrades with John Pruim

Forth time Lagoon owner John Pruim has just become the first Lagoon 50 owner in Australia!!!

This tech-savvy owner is all about making this boat the best of the best with all the latest in technology, see what upgrades he has onboard…

Caribbean first impressions and hurricane plan

Peter has just had his Lagoon 630MY shipped to the Caribbean after 3 years in the Mediterranean.

He is already loving the abundance of sea life, catching fish on every cruise and spotting turtles in the clear ocean. Peter is enjoying the cultural mix and lots of rum while settling into the consistent weather conditions.

Mediterranean highlights and advice

After three years in the Mediterranean Peter says he could definitely have spent another three… But unfortunately, everyone has time restraints… There aren’t many islands in the Mediterranean Peter hasn’t visited, with an impressive list of 47 in Greece alone… Peter talks about his favourite places and what he got up to in the winter.

Sailing Sabella – A Lagoon 42 Adventure

“I wanted a big, spacious saloon that you could see through for transparency. I wanted it to feel like a home, like a floating apartment. I thought regarding the kids, on the 42 specifically, we can steer the boat from here on the same level, it’s not a separate area … and the entire thing can be enclosed without it being a visual and physical barrier,” said Lara.

Waters Family Update

‘Lagoons are perfect as a live-aboard option. They have plenty of room, everyone in the family has their own space. Tyler can be off in her room, Max on the trampoline burning off energy, Darren keeping on top of the maintenance. The boat never feels cramped,” says Kristy.

“Living the dream” on board a Lagoon 380

Every day is magical when you’re living on board. Take this morning, for example … the water was like a millpond, delivering a special sunrise. This was the view from our cabin as we woke up. We chose the 380 for her spacious interior. She’s super easy to sail, well suited for the two of us to live and work on board comfortably and she has plenty of indoor and outdoor living areas,” Said owners, Justin and Kelly.

Lagoon 39, Zephyr

“Ross was super – he went through everything.

We’ve never had that; going through everything was a huge positive.” – Graeme and Linda Hubbard – Lagoon 39, Zephyr

“I think it’s a fascinating and great way to live … so many people put things off until retirement and then can’t achieve their dream when they get there.

I’m happy with my choice.

It stretches you a bit and you juggle a lot of things, but with good people like the team at TMG, you can follow your dream.” – Drew Hakin, Adèle 1

Wonderful memories sailing Sabella

“From our 6 months onboard, there are so many personal highlights. From a sailing and cruising perspective, I can hardly put our time in the Balearics into words. Formentera in particular, some of the anchorages there once the crowds had gone for the day were absolutely stunning. Seeing our young girls develop was something special.”

A truly unique Sailaway adventure

Steve is as passionate about Lagoon and Sailaway offers people access to a ‘wow factor’ as part of their holiday – “It’s in reach for people to enjoy a bit of that business class feel with their friends and family, in an everyday way. With the Lagoon, we can live out our passions for sailing, nature and the environment. I have had confidence in Lagoon from the moment I first stepped aboard.”

Cruising adventures onboard El Gato

“The comfort is just amazing. When we were in rough seas sitting in the cockpit in the monohull, we could touch the water. But in the cat, you’re sitting on top of the flybridge – with 2m following seas – she’s solid, she’s stable, she’s just fantastic in the water,” said Lagoon 440 owners.

Sailing Sabella April Update

Lagoon 42 owner Aaron tells us “…living on Sabella is wonderful. Whilst much smaller than an Australian house, we each have our own space and it doesn’t feel cramped.”

Home sweet home is a Lagoon 420

Bob and Margaret Kennedy have called their Lagoon 420 home for 6 years, “We thought it was terrific. In comparison, our other boat was ‘camping’, but this was ‘home’. We found a little-used boat in very good condition – we lucked out with the perfect boat.”

The Jones Family heads for warmer climates

“There are so many wonderful memories from this short time at sea – sunsets, dolphins, peaceful night watches – this way of life is just spectacular and really feels right for our family. We pinch ourselves each day and wonder when we’ll wake up from the dream,” Lagoon 42 owners the Jones family.

Is this the best Lagoon 450 ever?

This Lagoon 450F was Johns 3rd out of 4 Lagoons “You want to buy a production boat, built in a factory in series. You get a properly designed and built boat. Compared to other 40ft boats a 40ft Lagoon will have the most volume. A signature of Lagoon is its vertical windows. The advantages are you have ample headspace in the saloon, plenty of light and 360 degree views, whilst keeping the sun out.”

The Jones Family take delivery of their new 42

“We’re in Les Sables-d’Olonne and we’re taking the boat out for a test sail and I’m floating on a cloud, I’ve got no idea what’s going on! It’s the most stunning day – in January no less! The weather was fine and the wind almost calm, but regardless she made 3 knots in 5 knots of breeze. What a clever little thing she is!”

HAPPY DAYS ON ZEPHYR

“As soon as we got onboard, we were sold— the sliding doors were brilliant, the big glass window right by the kitchen sink—it was just like an apartment,” said Lagoon 39 owners.

PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS WITH THE WATERS FAMILY

With only limited yachting experience between Darren and Kristy, their Lagoon 500 is fortunately “very user friendly and it was easy to pick up”. To anyone considering following their lead, Kristy is quite clear — “Do it!”

Don McIntyre- A Lifetime of Global Adventure

Don McIntyre, Global Adventurer and Explorer, Life in Tonga with his Lagoon 450, Golden Globe, Royal Yacht Club Nomuka. Don describes the boat as “perfect, fantastic, incredible”— this “is the most fun” and “living on-board is like an apartment on the water”.

The liveaboard life Lagoon style

The Atkinsons love their catamaran. They had the design in mind for 20 years, and even though they weren’t actively looking, when they saw the Lagoon 400, they found the exact layout they had been dreaming of.

LAGOON 52F – HANDOVER COMPLETE!

Working with TMG was a positive experience for John and Tania, “the team were always on hand and did everything they could for them throughout the process,” said the Lagoon 52 owners.

Lagoon 42 modified for quadriplegic sailor

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In February, French boat builder Lagoon brought Hull No. 2 of its 55-foot luxury catamaran to the Miami International Boat Show. I can easily see this long-legged bluewater cruiser finding a niche among its siblings that range in length from 40 to 77 feet.

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Lagoon 450F Review with Caroline of “S/V Fizzgig”

• Post author By Diane Selkirk
• Post date February 23, 2021
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We spoke with Caroline who lives aboard “Fizzgig” a Lagoon 450F. She and her family have been aboard for about a year and currently are in Wilmington, North Carolina. Caroline tells us a little bit about the Lagoon 450F and what their plans are. She tells us about their former catamaran, a 2006 Fontaine-Pajot Lavezzi 40 and why they made the transition to a larger catamaran.

Please see more from Caroline on her blog Sailing Fizzgig .

Key Takeaways of Lagoon 450F

• Lagoon 450 is very comfortable and voluminous loaded with amenities and excellent separation of spaces for couple, daughter, and dog. This is owner version with three cabins.
• Headroom to accommodate 6′ 2″ person unlike the 40 Lavezzi where there were only a couple places her husband could stand up in.
• Lots of space and power for equipment such as air conditioning, washer – dryer, dishwasher, etc
• Excellent deck space for lounging outside. Flybridge is amazing for visibility.
• Large community of other owners allows for easier access to technical support and parts and camaraderie while cruising with other Lagoon owners.
• Surprisingly good performance including sailing up to 45 degrees to the wind at 8 knots during passage north along US Atlantic coastline. Performance enhanced during this passage by Gulf Stream current.
• Much improved bridgedeck clearance from Lavezzi which would slam and be uncomfortable. The 450 rarely slams.

Challenges of the Lagoon 450F

• Many Lagoons and Fountaine Pajots are 240 Volt European voltage boats which means gear is also 240 Volt / 50 Hertz. You cannot run European voltage gear such as watermakers, air conditioning compressors, dish washers, appliances, water heaters on USA power which is 120 Volt / 60 Hertz. You need a transformer which is expensive. Beyond changing the gear, you also need to rewire to heavier gauge wiring to handle higher amperage of USA power. It can be an inconvenience and unexpected expense to purchase a European voltage boat if you are primarily cruising in USA waters.
• Flybridge needs an enclosure to be comfortable as exposure in cold or rain is very uncomfortable at flybridge helm. Most do not come with enclosures and you need to consider cost of having one made.
• Not a great beginner catamaran because of size. Not as easy to handle and dock with high freeboard and windage.

Caroline, can you tell me a little bit about you and Fizzgig?

I have been a live aboard cruiser now since 2015, and Fizzgig is our second catamaran. She’s a Lagoon 450F, which means that she is the Flybridge edition of the Lagoon 450, so we’ve got a nice Flybridge.

We’ve been living aboard Fizzgig for a little over a year since we bought her in December of 2019. She is like living in a condominium. It’s a wonderful boat to be living aboard. She’s very comfortable, and it’s myself, my husband, and our teenage daughter, and a dog. We all have our separate living spaces, and it’s great. She has all the amenities, it’s almost like living in a house, but we have to have the pump-out boat visit us.

Can you describe a little bit about the boat and what made you choose it? What were some of the attributes that made you choose to move aboard this one versus what was your former boat? Tell us a little bit about that transition.

Our former boat was a 2006 Fontaine-Pajot 40 Lavezzi, which was an absolutely great little boat. I would never discourage anyone from buying one, but the problem is my husband is six-foot-two, and there were only two places aboard that boat that he could stand up straight. It also had no air conditioning, and we spent a few seasons in the tropics in summer, and decided that no air conditioning was not a good thing.

So we decided we needed a bigger boat, something where my husband could stand up. I’m only four-foot-eleven, so that wasn’t so much an issue for me. But we wanted something that he could stand up in, and something with air conditioning.

So we started looking around. We asked a broker in the Florida area if he could show us around to all sorts of different catamarans. We wanted to look at everything from Lagoons, Leopards, other Fontaine-Peugeots to Catanas, to Privileges; anything in the area he could show us, and we decided on the Lagoon.

The Lagoon has a really great layout. We have an owner’s version, which means we have the three-cabin version. Every cabin has its own separate head, own separate shower that’s separate and completely enclosed, and there is tons of deck space, and tons of room for people to spread out and to have people aboard, which is another thing we wanted. We wanted to be able to have guests, and we decided on the 450. We knew we were going for something bigger.

We decided on the 450 because after looking at boats from anywhere between other 40-foot catamarans, up to 58-foot catamarans, I decided this would be the largest boat that I would be willing to comfortably single-hand, if I needed to. These boats have crossed oceans, and we happened to find one that had the the owner’s layout and all of the amenities that we wanted, so it kind of just worked out that way.

I know you’ve got the Flybridge, was that a big selling feature for you, or is there something specific that was the thing?

It was one of those moments the boat was on the hard when we went to go look at it. Honestly, we almost did not go look at it, because our boat has kind of an odd thing that the broker, when he told us about it, kind of made us think maybe this wouldn’t be the boat for us. I’ll tell you what that is in a second, but it was on the hard. They were doing work on it and I walked into the boat and it was one of those moments where, “Oh! This feels like home!”

The Flybridge is wonderful, the Flybridge gives you absolutely great visibility when you’re out sailing. You can see everything we have in a full enclosure for it, so we’re pretty protected from the elements when we’re up there. It has a long bench seat, which is great because you can be at the helm and someone can sleep next to you if they need to. Or you can have four or five people sitting up there with you at the helm. You don’t feel like you’re separated, and I know that some people, because there’s a sport top version of this boat as well, where the helm is not separated. You could be out in the cockpit and you’re right next to the person at the helm. We have our VHF set up with a wireless handset in our salon, so we can use it as an intercom to communicate back and forth. You’re never really alone up there.

So tell us about the unusual aspect of your boat then.

In the two aft cabins, we have ceiling fans. They are actual 12-volt ceiling fans.

Do they work?

They work! They work beautifully. They move air wonderfully. You open up a hatch, and because they cover the hatch, you get air. They bring in air, and they’re energy efficient, they’re quiet. They’re just something I didn’t even know existed before I saw this boat. But the previous owner said he got to the Bahamas and said he had to have them in there.

With Lagoons, because they are a production boat, especially on the used market, there’s all sorts of different configurations. There’s the four-cabin version, which usually people call them charter versions. We’ve got the owner’s version, which is the three-cabin version. Then every person who bought it new has the options for putting in air conditioner, different types of generators, washers, dryers, all sorts of different things.

So if you’re going to look for one on the used market, again there’s just all sorts of options, in different configurations. One thing with our boat, is the previous owner, when he bought it from the factory, just checked all of the available options.

So everything’s there.

Everything’s there. We have a dishwasher, which I swore, when I got the boat, I opened it up and said this is just where I’m going to store dishes. But I actually use the dishwasher, it’s more energy efficient than washing dishes by hand. The previous owner sailed it over on the ark, so it’s crossed oceans already. It came pre-configured with all of the handholds and blocks for various sales configurations and everything. We kind of got lucky, in that we got a boat where we didn’t have to add on a whole lot of things.

It is nice when they’re the right things that are already there and they’re in good shape. So have you changed anything, has there been anything you felt you needed to change or that you plan to change?

The big thing that we did, probably the biggest change, is the electrical. The boat was a 240 boat, and we updated and upgraded the electrical so it’s now a dual-voltage boat. We can run both 120 and 240. A big part of the reason that we kept the dual voltage, is because a lot of our major appliances like the dishwasher, washer/dryer, our water maker, our ac units, are things that we didn’t want to have to replace our generator, but I’ll run off of the European voltage. But at the same time, because we’re at this point primarily in the US, and all of our convenience things run on 120. We wanted to make sure we could do both, so that was probably the biggest thing.

The other thing we did is that enclosure for the Flybridge, we had that made. Not a lot of these come with those enclosures, and they are something that you pretty much have to have made, so that would be the biggest thing otherwise.

There’s also little things that I feel like anyone who buys a used boat. There’s always going to be things that you want to change. Like, I put in a spice rack.

Those are mandatory. Tell me about a little bit about sailing and being out on the boat. You’re pretty tiny and you said that you feel comfortable single-handed. Maybe start with that, how is it for you, running the boat?

It’s good. Just because of its size, I wouldn’t classify it as a really good beginner boat if you’re new to sailing a catamaran, especially if you’re going to go cruising and be out on the open ocean. We sailed from we sailed from Seattle, down through Central America, through the Panama Canal, and we’ve ended up here. We’ve been out in all sorts of conditions, and gained that experience on our smaller boat. This boat, she actually sails really well. The comment I make to my husband is I was pleasantly surprised. Because everybody said, “Oh, that’s gonna be so slow.”

I was okay with that, because I was going for comfort over speed. Because we spend so much more time at anchor than we do on passages, I was okay with that. We purchased this boat in Fort Myers, Florida and we sailed it to Wilmington, North Carolina, and we averaged eight knots during that time. We were able to sail about 45 degrees into the wind, which also surprised me because that’s really good for a catamaran.

This is after you’ve moved all your personal goods aboard, you’re fully loaded, and she’s pointing like that?

Again, maybe that just had some luck, but we were able to do it. She sailed really well. Our boat does have the upgraded engine, so if we have to motor, we have a combined horse 108 horsepower. We can still motor along if we need to. We carry 280 gallons of fuel so we can, if we need to motor, we can do that. As far as sailing goes, this boat has a much higher bridgedeck clearance than the Lavezzi did.

Anyone who’s been offshore in a catamaran, especially if you have to beat in a catamaran is familiar with deck slap. We didn’t really notice it on this boat. We were beating into 30 to 35 knots for about 12 hours on our way north to get to Wilmington and there was some.

But again, those times in the previous boat, I know that we would have been hearing that thumping underneath, and things would have been bouncing on the table, and the salon, and it would have been really uncomfortable. We didn’t have that in this boat. That was nice.

Wow! That is cool. How about light winds? Have you had her out for just sort of day sails and really light winds, or did the motors go on?

We have been in light winds. We have a code zero and we also have a parasailor. Between those two sails we can do pretty good in light winds, light winds being around tip knots. If we’re talking down around five knots, we’re pretty much kicking an engine. Again, this is really big heavy boat and it has a huge amount of windage. Being tied to a dock, we move pretty good with not a whole lot of wind. Even docking in 10 knots of wind can sometimes be challenging, if you have any other things going around you because it’s really impacted by that.

Tell me a bit about that then, moving around marinas in the wind with just the three of you aboard. Are you feeling like you’re short-handed or are you able to get around marinas fine?

We’re able to do it. Again, I really wouldn’t consider this a good beginner boat. That’s part of the reason it would take some practice. We’re pretty good at docking at this point. We’re also really good at choosing when we move around and when we dock.

That may be the difference between beginners and people who’ve done it for a while. As you’re able to read those conditions and you do start to understand what your boat can do, and you don’t sort of cross those the wrong way. You go out in conditions that work for you, and you do things you’re capable of.

It’s good we compared to the Lavezzi. If I remember correctly, this boat weighs almost twice as heavy as the Lavezzi was. It’s actually six-and-a-half feet longer, and it is six feet wider. So we’re six-foot beamier and she has a lot more free board. But again, the space is really nice.

Why don’t we finish up with telling us, is this the boat? Would you trade her for anything else, or have you found the one you want?

If someone offered me a brand new Catana I wouldn’t say no. As far as a production catamaran goes, I do like the Lagoons. I think they have a lot of advantages to them and they’re pretty solid boats. They’ve made a lot of them. A lot of people are circumnavigating with them, traveling the world. If you’re doing the Caribbean, if you’re gonna do the milk run, do South Pacific, any of those, I think they’re absolutely great boats.

Again, having a production boat like this, there’s huge communities of owners, so it’s easy to find help and resources if you have a problem. All boats have problems.

Probably the only downside is, and this is coming from someone who’s based out of the United States, they are European boats. It’s a French boat, so occasionally you do have to go on parts hunts because everything’s metric. Occasionally, you will have to buy something from Europe, and that’s the same thing with the Fontaine-Pajot.

That’s a really good point, is there anything else that you feel like is an important point to make about the boat?

No, nothing comes to mind. Again, they’re good boats. There’s lots and lots of youtube channels, and places where people have Lagoon 450s. If you want to get a better idea of what one looks like inside, there’s lots of places you can go. Our sales process for this boat took a little longer than they normally do, for a few reasons. But during that time we binge-watched a youtube channel on a 450 and that helps.

Thank you so much Caroline, I really appreciate you spending the time speaking to us.

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By Diane Selkirk

I love to travel and have spent the past seven years sailing with my family aboard our 40 Woods Meander catamaran - traveling from B.C.'s north coast, to the west coast of the US, Mexico, the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, across the Indian Ocean to South Africa and on to St Helena, South America, the Caribbean and Central America.

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