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Boat of the Year 2017 - Cruising World
Best Boats 2017 - Multihull
Sailing Today Awards 2016 - Multihull
Asia Boating Award 2016 - Best Multihull Sailing Yacht
THE PERFECT BLEND
The Lagoon 42 affirms a distinctive style and personality. Performance combines with strength in a unique design and thoughtful construction. A generous catamaran, the Lagoon 42 is always at ease, while cruising and at anchor.
VERSATILITY AND EASE OF HANDLING
Under sail, the beautiful reaches of the Lagoon 42 demonstrate balance and high performance. They are the result of expert craftsmanship and organic design by VPLP Design and Patrick le Quément. Her unique style combines dynamic energy with smooth handling.
THE FREEDOM OF SPACE
Just two steps separate the swim platform and the cockpit. The ergonomic design guarantees space and fluid movement on board. Sheltered and well ventilated, the cockpit is an open invitation to relax.
ELEGANCE AND MODERNITY
Echoing her exterior lines, the interior design, by Nauta Design, combines elegance and softness with contemporary woodwork. Light, comfort, privacy… the style of the Lagoon 42 offers a wealth of benefits to share.
VIRTUAL VISIT OF THE LAGOON 42
Enter the cockpit of the Lagoon 42 from her aft transoms and imagine yourself at sea…
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Specifications
- Overall length 12,80m / 42'
- Waterline length 12,50 m / 41’
- Beam 7,70m / 25'3''
- Water draft 1,25m / 4'1''
- Air draft 20,65m / 67'9''
- Light displacement (EEC) 12,1 t / 26 681 Lbs
- Upwind sail area 90 m² / 968 sq.ft
- Square top mainsail (opt.) 59m² / 635 sq.ft
- Self-tacking jib 35m² / 377 sq.ft
- Code 0 (opt.) 68m² / 732 sq.ft
- Motorisation - standard 2 x 57 CV / HP
- Water tank capacity 300 l / 79 US gal
- Fuel tank capacity 600 l / 159 US gal
- No. of berths 6 to 12
- CE approval A : 12 / B : 14 / C : 20 / D : 30
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2018 Lagoon 42 (42ft)
Introducing the sailing vessel orion, a 2018 lagoon 42 that is sure to catch the eye of any sailing enthusiast. in impeccable condition and boasting over $35k worth of recent upgrades, this highly sought-after make and model cannot be overlooked. among the extensive list of upgrades are brand new solar panels with charger electronics package, a new code 0 sail complete with harken power winches and all the necessary lines & hardware, an anchor remote and electronic display, and a brand new sail bag. that great but that's not all – this vessel also comes with a full custom wrap-around canvas shade enclosure for the cockpit, ensuring comfort during those sunny or rainy sailing days. in addition to the enhancements mentioned, the orion is equipped with a new agm battery bank, a new dinghy, a new rainman watermaker, new galley burners, new propellers, and all new lines. these additions guarantee a seamless and enjoyable sailing experience for the lucky new owner. orion is a highly-regarded vessel currently managed by a top-tier charter company in the bvi. current owners have been very active and involved with the maintenance, personal use, advertising and marketing their beautiful vessel, resulting in strong revenue generation. as the charter terms comes to a close in june of 2024, it presents an excellent opportunity to ride on their success and own a "boat-of-the year”, enjoying a few remaining months of the already booked revenue benefits don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional sailing vessel. with its outstanding condition and impressive upgrades, the orion is a true gem waiting to be discovered., basic summary, dimensions & specifications, hull and deck configuration, engine details.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
Dinghy Disclaimer
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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- Boat Test: Lagoon 42
48° North Editor, Joe Cline, puts the sails up on the Lagoon 42 — one of the latest evolutions of technology, comfort, and sailing performance in the world of cruising catamarans.
“Man, this thing is effing massive.” I replied candidly, if inelegantly, when my tour guide for the day, Dan Krier, stepped aboard the Lagoon 42 catamaran on which I stood and asked me what I thought.
Any new boat I review is a voyage of discovery. Yet, each time I’ve tested a new cruising catamaran, the result is at least as much ‘your author learns about cruising cats and cat sailing’ as it is a boat review. My lovely afternoon on the Lagoon 42 was hardly an exception though, perhaps with a number of these under my belt now, I’m not quite as green about it all as I once was. Nonetheless, my first impression still revealed my monohull-sailor’s-lens — the size, space, and luxury of the living areas on the Lagoon 42 were simply astounding; lovelier than some of the Lake Union houseboats nearby.
A number of years ago, I reviewed the Lagoon 39, a design predecessor to the 42. The big development with the 39 had been that Lagoon chose to move the mast aft, allowing for a more balanced and high-aspect sailplan. A few years later, some of those innovations were employed and improved in a 42-foot design and the Lagoon 42 made its debut. Several of those evolutions center on weight reduction and hull design, and our sailing experience positively reflected these steps forward.
Sailing the Lagoon 42 was simple and enjoyable. As is often the case, the light to moderate conditions on Lake Union weren’t what the boat was built for — but let me assure you, I had more fun than I expected. The boat’s sail plan is made more powerful and effective by the addition of a Code Zero. Dan told me he orders all stock boats with one because you really want it for cruising in the PNW — I agree completely, but more on this sail and its application later.
We casually untied dock lines and maneuvered out of the marina area. Even with all of its heft and windage, the boat is maneuverable enough with its two Yanmar-powered saidrives that there’s no need for a bow thruster. We hoisted the main effortlessly with the electric winch and unfurled the jib. The total time from leaving the dock to sailing was approximately 86 seconds. Easy.
The boat moved admirably to weather with the square-top main and self tacking jib. In 4 to 8 knots, we were able to make 3 to 4 knots of boat speed and push our true wind angles close enough to the breeze to compete with many cruising monohulls. To be fair, everything about the boat feels better if you sail a bit fatter, a little further from the wind — it’s certainly how I would sail it, anyway. So, real-life performance to weather is good by cruising catamaran standards, but that’s not among the design’s top priorities. And, as I like to say, all boat design is a compromise.
Driving and trimming were a cinch with the go-to sailplan (main and jib), and the raised helm station is really a full-on control center. Everything you need to sail the boat — from engine ignition and controls to sheets and sail adjustments and the impressive navigation and instrument display — leads to that single helm station where there is a bench seat wide enough to accommodate two sailors. There are two adjacent winches to share the load, one of which is electric. Rather than overwork ourselves with the top-handle winch, we used the electric winch more frequently. The position of the helm station is important because of how high it is above the deck and the water. Visibility can be a challenge on a boat this big and broad; but both standing and sitting at the helm gave me 360 degree views and I never once worried about my ability to see around me.
Trimming the boat is an interesting balance between a somewhat adjustable jib and an extraordinarily adjustable main. It’s not news that self-tacking jibs can leave something to be desired in terms of malleability and shape for those, like me, with CSTS (Compulsive Sail Tweaking Syndrome). Overall, I liked the shape we achieved with the self-tacker, and I appreciated the athwartships-adjustable stopping pins on the track, which enabled alteration of the sheeting angle. The mainsail on the other hand, is highly adjustable thanks in part to an unthinkably wide traveller track. Adjusting the traveller is important, because the mainsheet does double duty for standard sheeting and boom height — as with most cruising cats, there is no boom vang. In windy downwind conditions, I imagine you’d be glad to have every inch of that traveller. On our test day, it stayed within about two feet of center and drove the boat well.
Maneuvers are a slower proposition on any cruising cat compared to a similarly-sized monohull, but the Lagoon 42 went through her paces with leisurely grace. With even a small amount of boat speed, getting through a tack required no assistance from backwinding the jib (kind of challenging with the self tacker) or goosing the turn with motor power.
After making our way upwind toward the south end of the lake, we unfurled the massive Code Zero and started to have even more fun. The big sail offers a great deal of versatility, adding a lot of sail area and oomph for headings ranging from a close reach down to a full run. Not that I think anyone is likely to choose to spend much time at it, but we even played with sailing wing-on-wing with the Code Zero.
There was lots to like about the sail right out of the box, and the sheeting and trimming appointments were well placed. Unlike pretty much everything else, the Code Zero can’t be trimmed from the helm. Instead, it sheets to winches on the aft quarter of the cockpit area. These winches are waist height when standing, giving a powerful ergonomic position for the trimmer. True sail shape geeks may look to add a clever aftermarket tweaker of some kind to offer twistier profiles in lighter air, but the sail design gives a lot of versatility for upwind sailing. The Code Zero adds a lot to the way the boat sails. On reaching angles, our speed jumped up to 5 knots — really nice in those conditions. With the Code Zero furler little more than a couple feet forward of the jib furler and headstay, one must furl the sail to change tacks. It’s a smooth running furler, so you don’t need to be an America’s Cup athlete to wind the sail in for a maneuver.
Our light lake conditions didn’t really show another important innovation on the Lagoon 42 while sailing, but winding the Yanmars up to the max did. The design of the hulls is focused on bow buoyancy. These aren’t flat-bottomed daggers aimed at planing, but when we brought the boat up to 9 knots (a speed you would very reasonably expect to see and exceed when reaching or running in a stiff breeze), the boat had a very bow-up trim. Images of the boat sailing in heavy air confirm what we felt under power. This boat trim tendency is crucial for a cruising cat which, with its surplus of space, may get loaded down with gear while living aboard. You don’t want even a heavily loaded cat to be bow heavy or at risk of digging into waves, and the Lagoon 42’s hull forms offer all the assurance a sailor could hope for in this department.
I’ve written and maintain that a cruising catamaran would be my boat of choice when it comes to pure enjoyment at some quiet PNW anchorages. The interior accommodations almost leave me speechless. The expansive cockpit is perfect for all-season cruising since it is covered by the coachroof, and I imagine that most meals would be enjoyed around its table. Single-level living with a modern indoor-outdoor feel is handsomely accomplished between that large cockpit and the saloon just ahead of it. In that saloon, you’ve got what is clearly among the most functional and luxurious galleys around — if there was such a thing as a chef’s kitchen on a boat, this is it. The galley would be a challenge on a heeling monohull with few options for bracing, but on a stable cat like this, it works and I’d love to cook there.
The two hulls are broad enough to offer a full queen aft-berth with walk around sides, lots of light, and standing headroom. Depending on intended use, there are three- or four-cabin layouts available. Our test boat’s three-cabin “owner’s version” would no doubt be my choice, with the comfort and privacy of your own hull with the aforementioned queen berth, as well as lots of additional storage, a desk for working remotely, and a gigantic head with separate monster shower.
As I said to Dan at the start of our day, this is a seriously big boat with oodles of room, style, and comfort. These cruising catamarans are getting to be better and better sailing vessels, and the Lagoon 42 is one of the latest and best designs embodying this balance of performance and the combination of strength, stability, storage, and space you’d want on a go-anywhere cruising boat. The bonus with the Lagoon 42 is that you get all of that liveability in a package that is still manageable in tight quarters and easy to sail for a family, a couple, or even a singlehander.
Joe Cline has been the Managing Editor of 48° North since 2014. From his career to his volunteer leadership in the marine industry, from racing sailboats large and small to his discovery of Pacific Northwest cruising —Joe is as sail-smitten as they come. Joe and his wife, Kaylin, welcomed a baby girl to their family in December 2021, and he is enjoying fatherhood while still finding time to sail, make music, and tip back a tasty IPA every now and again.
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Lagoon 42 – 2018
This very spacious Lagoon 42 offers a luxury setup with optional generator, tropical aircon in saloon & cabins, 65 lt/hr watermaker, electrical winch, 2 fridges in the saloon and an additional one in the cockpit.
Cruising Area: Thailand
The mast being moved further aft offers many advantages on a cruising catamaran:
- a self-tacking genoa for ease of use
- a larger foresail
- a shorter boom for ease of maneuvering 4 double cabins with ensuites – the aft cabins benefit from a bathroom with a separate shower.
The U-shaped galley, fully fitted with broad work surfaces and extensive storage space, is oriented towards the external cockpit. The attention devoted to detail and the use of the volumes make her interior & exterior a unique and enjoyable living space.
Green-Season Discounts
Valid until the end of september 2023.
- Pay 4 nights, get 5.
- Pay 5 nights, get 6.
- Pay 6 nights, get 7.
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- Pay 10 nights, get 14.
- Pay 14 nights, get 21.
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Skipper qualifications – the skipper of the yacht must have skipper experience on +/- similar size yacht for minimum 4 weeks cruising and/or a skipper license equivalent to rya coastal skipper or higher.
Published rates can be changed without prior notice. We strongly recommend obtaining cancellation insurance!
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SUNNY SKY, LAGOON 42, YEAR 2018, OWNER VERSION, 3 CABINS, NEVER CHARTERED.
"Sunny Sky" is an immaculate 3-cabin Owner's Version Lagoon 42, well-equipped from the factory with further additional installations. This sought-after Catamaran for sale has accumulated low engine hours and has been very well cared for by a proud owner. The Lagoon 42 is one of the best-selling catamarans on the market today with over 500 hulls produced. Sunny Sky was outfitted with a compliment of equipment best suited for the comfort and safety of a full-time cruising couple with room for family and friends .
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
Dinghy Disclaimer
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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