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Bali 4.5 - bareboat catamarans.

The ideal charter boat for family and friends sailing together. The modern Bali design brings saloon space outdoors with seamless flow to the cockpit, has more deck space and spacious lounges.

The Bali 4.5 Open Space combines Catana's experience in performance with their understanding of a holiday crew's accommodation needs. The designers have listened to their market and identified all the features that make for a great charter, whether you plan to holiday full bareboat or with the support of a crew.

The living spaces on this catamaran are rightly described as vast, with appointments of the highest standard as sailors have come to expect from Catana. 

The Bali 4.5's rig is  configured with smooth sailing in mind. The mast is placed well to the aft to reduce pitching, while a smaller main and self-tacking headsails make for easy sail handling.

Date Added: May 9th, 2018   Last Updated: Oct 11th, 2023

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• Regions: Caribbean , Mediterranean , South Pacific/Oceania , Americas , South-East Asia
• Destinations: Antigua & Barbuda , Bahamas , British Virgin Islands , Cancun & the Maya Riviera, Mexico , Croatia , Florida Keys , Guadaloupe , Italy , La Paz, Mexico , Langkawi , Martinique, St Lucia, & The Grenadines , New Caledonia , Phuket & Andaman Sea , Tahiti: The Society Islands

• Guests: 8 to 10
• Cabins: 4 double, two bow singles
• Berths: 8 to 10
• Length: 13.6m, 45'
• Beam: 7.4m, 24'
• Draft: 1.2m, 4'
• Engine(s): 2 x 50 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 830l, 219g
• Water Capacity: 820l, 217g

Equipment Includes: Bimini/spray hood, electric windlass, hot & cold water, transom shower, 12 volt electrics, dinghy and outboard, bed linen, VHF, CD/FM radio, wind, depth and speed instruments, GPS and chart plotter. Additional equipment may vary. Ask us for equipment available on the boat in your preferred destination.

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Specifications and accommodation layouts may vary. Ask us for the details of this boat in your preferred destination. Many boats have additional saloon berths not indicated above.

Rating: 4 / 5 The boat was very good, in good condition, very clean and tidy and well equiped. Only one small problem, we had a lot of rain and the only table that would seat 8 was outside so having dinner inside meant that someone had to stand. Difficult to pick one place above the rest. We were a little disappointed at the Isle of Pines that the locals have the place sown up. But we enjoyed the whole trip. Navigation was not as difficult as i was led to believe. The water maker on the boat made a huge difference and because there were eight of us we had a party every night. Lionel, New Zealand, Aug 17th, 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 The southern lagoon of New Caledonia is absolutely beautiful. We didn't get to the Isle of Pines but the overnight anchorages in the lagoon made up for it. We also spent a couple of days in the Bay of Prony in some very pretty anchorages. The wind was constant from the SE which provided champagne sailing for us. We only caught one decent sized fish but we let it go. Bruce, Australia, Nov 22nd, 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 "The water in Bora Bora was amazing. We found the Bali 4.5 to be an excellent boat for cruising the lagoons around Bora Bora, Taha'a and Raiatea." Glenn, Australia, Nov 4th, 2018

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Comparing the Lagoon 450 with the Bali 4.5

Comparing the bali 4.5 and the lagoon 450 so you know which catamaran to pick for your next yacht charter., 3rd may 2016.

It can be difficult to choose between catamarans so we’ve put together a little comparison blog to help you select the one that is most right for you.

The Bali 4.5

It offers a great sail if you want to try something new and will certainly make a statement when you enter a port, you will be sailing in style! You can also trust in the Catana experience in terms of construction and performance.

The yacht’s fresh design boasts a large lounge area with traditional catamaran aft cockpit and open space saloon/galley. The open-space concept, from the pass-through window to the fore deck, to the drop-down deck extension in the back, make this 45ft catamaran feel much larger than others. There’s a forward rigid cockpit and large fridge freezer, just like you have at home, so plenty of space for beers and champers. There are flybridge and and bimini versions available too. The increased bridgedeck clearance and high freeboard make for a smooth and quiet ride.

Bali 4.5 summary

The innovative design of the Bali 4.5 offers an open space concept both above and below deck. While it does away with the traditional forward trampolines, it replaces with plenty of cushions and lounging space for a patio-like atmosphere perfect for entertaining. The pass through window to the fore deck make that space much more enjoyable. Overall it is a comfortable and solid sailing catamaran with a lot of unique concepts that make this 45ft feel much larger.

The Lagoon 450

Lagoon certainly knows how to built a catamaran to get the pulse racing. It has better ergonomics & and exploits every single inch of space onboard, both above and below decks. It’s a very clever design indeed.

It also has a useful davit system on board. The spacious flybridge is one of its most notable features, offering additional sunbathing spots in addition to the forward trampolines and foredeck. It boasts a beam of 25ft 9in. This is a solid build that sailors have loved for years, with many of the more traditional aspects while the Bali takes a more innovative and experimental approach.

Lagoon 450 summary

This luxurious and popular catamaran offers plenty of space including a nice flybridge. While it may not be the fastest, its many contemporary features make for a comfortable experience while still maintaining the typical catamaran features such as the trampolines.

In summary, they are both fantastic catamarans to charter, so it is for you to decide if you prefer the much-loved, tried and tested Lagoon 450, or the new, comfortable and innovative kid on the block of the Bali 4.5. Best way is to try both, if you usually sail the Lagoon 450, why not give the Bali 4.5 a try for your next charter.

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S/V Ocean Ghost is a Canadian Flagged 2019, 4+2 Cabin/ 4 head live aboard ready Bali 4.5 Flybridge model catamaran, for sale by owner. The exceptional design and layout make this 45 foot catamaran feel much larger. Spacious cabins, tons of outdoor living space, including the Bali signature solid foredeck!

The Catana Bali 4.5 was built to mark the 30th anniversary of the Catana Group. The aim was to attract a wider range of cruiser sailors by continuing using high quality building materials and processes while offering a reasonable price range.

Poncin and designer, Xavier Fay, envisioned a catamaran with an “Open-Space” feeling throughout. To achieve this, they removed the trampolines, lengthened the forward cockpit to add a seating area and sunbathing area, added large vertical-sliding windows between the salon and forward cockpit with huge sliding doors onto the aft cockpit. This expands the living space literally from one end of the boat all the way to the other, uninterrupted on one level with great natural ventilation. It is really impressive and makes this 45ft cat appear so much more spacious than it’s competitors.

Beyond the conventions, the BALI 4.5 Open Space is only innovation: panoramic vision, large front cockpit with removable tables and sunbeds, clean design and decoration, huge indoor and outdoor living spaces, unique autonomy for its category and for comfort in the sea and marine qualities.

This boat has been expertly cared for and maintained, and shows like brand new. With a full size residential fridge and TONS of storage space, and loads of upgrades, this boat is ready for its next family to enjoy and explore the world!

• Fully air-conditioned
• watermaker (aqua base 180 40 gph)
• generator (onan cummins 14kw diesel 4000hrs)
• electric windlass w/ 250ft chain
• Raymarine GPS&ASI
• Peplink router 5G/LTE wi-fi system
• energy efficient LED lighting throughout
• includes carbon fibre tender

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Galley & salon.

• Samsung 36" Refridgerator w/Freezer, ice maker/ice/water dispenser
• Integrated 3-Top LPG Range
• Stainless steel double sink
• Samsung 43" smart tv
• Corian countertop
• Bow and Stern pass through windows
• All whisper quiet SPX Flow electric freshwater heads
• 2x400ltr fresh water holding tanks

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• Raymarine Axiom 12 Chartplotter at helm
• Raymarine Axiom 7 at Nav desk
• Raymarine autopilot
• Raymarine weather radar & vessel avoidance system
• Raymarine GPS & AIS
• Fixed mount VHF at helm & nave desk
• Fusion Bluetooth stereo with indoor/outdoor speakers
• Peplink MaxBr Router 5G LTE Wifi system
• 1600W solar panels on flybridge
• Electric windlass with 250 ft chain

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• Victron Charger/Inverter Multi-control at nav desk
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• 5 separate A/C units, 1 per cabins plus main salon
• Aqua Base 180 40GPH water maker
• Onan Cummins 14KW Diesel Generator (4000hrs)
• Flojet intergrated water pump 4.5 GPM flow rate
• Energy efficient LED lighting throughout

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• Full batten 70 sqm Dacron main, 3 reefs plus lazy jack system
• self-tacking Dacron 40 sqm jib with UV cover
• Beautiful colorful spinnaker
• Facnor Headsail Furler
• Antal 2 speed electric winch for main
• Harken Spinnaker Winches

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• (2) Volvo Penta D2 50F (2700 hrs)
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Four Most Popular Production Catamarans: How Do They Compare?

Four of the most popular catamarans on the market today are Lagoon 450, Fountaine Pajot Helia 44, Bali 4.5 or Leopard 44. They are similar in length but there are significant differences between these catamarans in profile, styling, power to weight ratios, volume, and comfort. The fundamental question is: which catamaran is the best value and which sailing catamaran is right for me? Ultimately the choice is very personal. Everybody has different criteria for what a perfect boat is. However, we want to be sure that we compare apples with apples before we make that choice. We have done a  price and specifications comparison of these popular 45ft catamaran models  to see what the real differences are. While everybody claims that their product is the best, what are the facts?

I took the two pictures in this article during boat shows when these boats were staged next to each other.

• The first picture is of a Lagoon 450 (45.10ft length & 25.9ft beam) and the Fountaine Pajot  Helia 44 (43.5ft length & 24.3ft beam) . What a difference in volume! (Click on the picture to really see the difference in size and volume). These two catamarans are both luxuriously equipped. The Lagoon is very spacious with lots of freeboard, high bridgedeck clearance, beamy hulls and a longer water line. The Helia is markedly smaller, lighter and has narrower hulls which translates into less whetted surface area and therefor, higher performance. However, from all reports, that is not neccessarily the case. For instance, look at the results of the Arc Rally for cruisers from Las Palmas to St. Lucia 2014 (see below) where all the manufacturers are featured. Both Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot fare similarly, with Lagoon showing a slight edge in these results. These are displacement hulls and they pretty much perform to thier hull speed, unless really powered up, which will allow them to displace at higher speeds.
• The second picture shows the bows of a Bali 4.5 and Leopard 44. The difference in freeboard and bridgedeck clearance between the two catamarans is remarkable. Here the claim is that one is much less expensive than the other but these are not the same boats! The Bali uses very high tech building methods with composite cores in the hull and deck while Leopard uses Balsa core. Core-Cell foam core is a closed cell structure that will never rot or absorb water. Balsa core, on the other hand, shows its weakness when exposed to water. The Bali is also a lot lighter because of the use of modern infusion techniques. Clearly there is a lot more boat and innovation in the Bali which justifies the price difference to a large degree. Dimensions for the Leopard 44 – Lenghth 42.7ft & Beam 23.9ft. The Bali 4.5 dimensions – Length 44.88ft & Beam 24.48ft.

None of these boats are bad boats. Each has it’s application and good or not so good points but the moral of the story is: Make sure that you compare apples with apples to ensure that you get the best bang for your buck.

Bali 4.5 and Leopard 44: Big difference in freeboard and bridgedeck clearance

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Bali vs. Lagoon: Which Catamaran Is Better?

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Look out over any body of water, and you will see people enjoying the great outdoors. From private lakes to the open sea, from sailing for a day to living permanently on a yacht, the water calls us to come and play. This is the easy part, now comes the difficulty of the many decisions that need to be made before you can call yourself captain of a catamaran. So it has come down to two choices Bali or Lagoon, which is better?

A Lagoon catamaran is often a better choice than Bali. Bali cats are sleeker and lean more on innovative materials and design. Lagoon may be bulky, but the brand is one of the most popular and a reason for that is they listen to customer feedback when making design decisions. 

In this article, you will learn more about catamaran brands : Bali and Lagoon. We will also discuss the following:

• Why choose a Bali or Lagoon catamaran and how to choose between them
• Consider the pros and cons associated with each model
• Determine the safety of catamarans in general

Why Choose a Bali or Lagoon Catamaran?

If you are reading this article, you have likely decided it is time to stop dreaming and purchase your yacht. You selected a catamaran as your vessel of choice, either because of its “flat ride” or the incredible amount of living space on board. 

But you may be stuck on the decision of which brand is worth your investment. Should you go for the relatively “New Kid on the Block,” Bali, or the “Tried and True” Lagoon?

Both manufacturers offer safe, sea-worthy vessels, and both brands improve their ship designs frequently. Bali focuses on being innovative in terms of materials and design, whereas Lagoon responds to customer feedback as it works on new vessels. Both have been in the industry long enough to have a solid following and reputation.

Therefore, in the end, it really is a matter of personal preference in terms of desired features, preferred construction, and ultimate appearance as both brands are widely known and have solid reputations for building safe, sea-worthy vessels. The good news is that buyers can feel confident purchasing from either Bali or Lagoon.

Bali Catamarans: A Basic Overview

Bali catamarans are built in France at the Cantana Yard. Olivier Poncin and designer Xavier Fay came up with the new and innovative catamaran design and launched it in 2014. Still dubbed as the “new kid on the block,” Bali is the most unconventional of the two catamaran brands reviewed here, but that is precisely why it should be given serious consideration.

According to the Catamaran Guru , Poncin and Fay’s design changes have been well-received both by the industry and loyal consumers, mainly because no design change impacted performance or seaworthiness, as the catamaran looks so good both at sea and in the marina. Buyers respond well to the sleek design since, typically, catamarans had been bulky.

Building Materials and Foredeck Design

One marked improvement Poncin and Fay brainstormed is that they upgraded the building materials in the Bali catamaran. By doing so, they improved the sailing experience in terms of living space.

One way they accomplished this additional living space was by removing the trampoline and implementing a solid foredeck . Thanks to Bali’s choice of building material for this area, they can create more interior space without adding excessive weight or compromising seaworthiness.

In many ways, this solid foredeck returns to the early days when the Prout family built catamarans in England in the 1950s. Their reasoning for the solid foredeck was that although it increased weight, it provided rigidity, which increases the vessel’s structure. Though they are no longer building catamarans today, Poncin and Fay improved on the Prout family’s idea, making the solid foredeck a newly respected option in the industry.

Many in the catamaran industry question this solid foredeck because they fear the weight that it adds to the ship. However, the Catamaran Guru exposes that this design choice adds buoyancy, and he explains that many brands have been slowly moving in this direction for years.

Still, buyers’ greatest concern is whether a solid foredeck will shed water as effectively as nets do. Nets have been used for so long that accepting this solid foredeck is difficult. However, Bali did not simply change the foredeck. They also changed the catamaran’s drainage system, making the foredeck able to shed water in under 12 seconds. 

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Building Materials and the Hull

Bali also sets itself apart because it uses a closed-cell foam for the hull’s core rather than a balsa wood core. This choice makes the boat lighter and faster but does not compromise its sailing comfort or safety. One of the few complaints about catamarans, in general, is that they cannot achieve the upwind speed that monohulls can, but this lighter material increases upwind speed potential, at least marginally.

In the end, however, the catamaran’s ability to provide a smoother ride with little yawing , which occurs when the vessel swings from side to side on its vertical axis or heeling , which is when the boat tips from side to side, appears to silence the speed argument. Most catamaran owners need speed to outrun storms. But other than that, they are typically not racing, so comfort trumps speed for most catamaran cruisers.

Pros of Bali Catamarans

In this section, we’ll analyze the advantages of choosing a Bali catamaran.

One of the primary reasons many purchase a Bali is the sheer beauty of the vessel. The outside is elegant and sleek, which is a design trait Bali is known for. You will undoubtedly make a statement when you dock, but the sleek design is even more stunning on the water. The outward appearance is unquestionably high-end and a high selling point. 

Other features include:

• Five configurations to choose from – with this many, there’s one for every personality, and these configurations work equally well with Charter and Owner use vessels
• Comfort – plenty of living space both inside and outside
• Plenty of storage space – including cabinets
• Direct access from saloon to forward cockpit
• Holds up to 315 gallons (1192.4 liters) of freshwater (17 days of water for one person)
• Holds up to 315 gallons (1192.4 liters) of fuel
• The helm station is on the flybridge for excellent visibility
• Many models have six cabins, each with a private bathroom

Cons of Bali Catamarans

• Many reviewers complain that while the outside of the vessel is high-end, the inside features, such as the stove and refrigerator, look plain, indicating a lower price point.
• The height of the boom suggests that it will be challenging to reach the mainsail if there is a problem.
• Though the helm station (flybridge setup) offers excellent visibility, the tradeoff is that you are too far from the lines when you come into the marina, so you will need a crew to assist you.

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Lagoon Catamarans: A Basic Overview

Lagoon Catamarans are also constructed in France and are designed by Marc van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prevost . Many reviewers say this team is highly responsive to customer input, and they continually create better vessels using consumer feedback, which makes buying this brand enticing.

Lagoon has been designing and building sea-worthy vessels since 1984, and while their initial designs were monohulls, their longevity in the market earns confidence with consumers. In 1996, the designers began to focus on comfort based on industry feedback and designed and produced catamarans. Though their first catamaran models were considered “bulky,” they responded to the feedback and created sleeker models to appeal to their base.

Lagoon’s Design Focus

Lagoon’s focus on comfort and design has not caused a decrease in their dedication to the vessel’s safety performance. The designers were considering customer feedback with their new designs. Previously, the Lagoon brand was often described as slow like a floating container and considered behind in terms of style, so they began updating their models and have several elegant designs available these days. 

Resale Value

Another good selling point for Lagoon is that these vessels tend to hold their resale value quite well, probably due to the trusted Lagoon name etched into its design. However, it is worth noting that according to the Catamaran Guru, the three-bedroom models seem to hold value better, but he reiterates that the four-bedroom models resell well too.

Pros of Lagoons

• A wide variety of models and configurations are available
• Plenty of living and lounging space
• Often cost less than other catamarans in the same class
• Lagoon is a mainstay in the boat-building industry
• The fuel capacity of the Lagoon Sixty 5 is 1450 gallons (5488.84 liters)
• Water storage capacity is about 295 gallons (1116.7 liters, 7 days of water for one person)

Cons of Lagoons

• Though the builders are focusing on a sleeker design, Lagoons are still seen as “bulky.” 
• Limited storage space for food – some newer models have two refrigerators, though.
• Many models have only one way to get to the helm.
• Lagoons are known to be slow on the water

General Safety of Catamarans

Regardless of the brand, many new sailers are concerned that catamarans are prone to capsize in strong winds or rough waters. In severe storms, irrespective of the vessel, the sailor needs to be skilled. Therefore, an unskilled sailor may be safer in a monohull only because a catamaran cannot “self-right” as a monohull can. However, due to the catamaran’s design, the wind has to hit the catamaran at rarely seen speeds to have an effect.

A catamaran is also reefed by a wind chart clearly showing when to put in a reef, follow those instructions and you will be safe.

Even though the catamaran cannot “self-right,” modern catamarans are designed with a “positive buoyancy,” which means that if a storm causes the boat to capsize, it will not sink. In this case, people are safer in the catamaran because they can use it for shelter until help arrives.

Still worried about capsizing? read my article on why catamarans capsize and ill think you’ll change your mind!

The good news is that most catamarans can outrun dangerous weather. Well, that’s as long as the crew is paying attention to weather reports; therefore, capsizing will not be an issue you have to worry about when going for a relaxing voyage.

Engine failure is another safety concern for all sea vessels. Fortunately, catamarans have two diesel engines, unlike monohulls, so an engine failure in a catamaran is not catastrophic, and it’s rarely more than an expensive inconvenience. 

Want to better understand the differences between monohulls (classic sailboats) and catamarans ( two hulled sailboats) I recommend that you read this article!

Award-Winning Catamarans

Bali and Lagoon are more than brands with sound reputations and incredible designs. They both also create award-winning yachts. The industry responded so well to Bali’s sleek design that in 2019, the Bali 5.4 won the Multihull World’s 2019 Multihull of the Year Award. 

Likewise, in 2021 the industry responded to Lagoon’s attention to the design change just as favorably. The response was so great, in fact, that in 2021, the Lagoon Sixty 5, Lagoon’s most recent model, was nominated for Multihull World’s Yacht of the Year Award.

Which One Should You Choose?

The choice comes down to a matter of preference. Some consumers are primarily concerned with the yacht’s resale value, hoping to get some money back when they upgrade to a newer model in the future. Others purchase with no thought of selling the ship in the future. The latter group is often more concerned with comfort, design, and efficiency. The former will be most concerned with how the yacht will retain its value.

Here are a couple of things to consider when choosing between Bali and Lagoon:

If Resale Value Is a Primary Concern

If you like to upgrade every few years or only purchase a catamaran for a short-term excursion, such as a one- to five-year temporary home, resale value may be a deciding factor in the brand you choose. If this is the case, be certain to purchase a yacht designed for owner use rather than charter use. Bali and Lagoon offer each type.

And since Lagoon tend to hold value a little better, i would go with them. Gabo of CatamaranFreedom.com

Just like any other motorized vehicle, catamarans lose value through use. If you’re purchasing a used yacht, to begin with, chartering yachts will not have the resale value that privately owned vessels will. However, most multihull units maintain a better resale value than monohulls. This is partly because there are fewer multihulls in the resale market while it is saturated with monohulls. 

Resale value should remain the same between brands that are built for the same use and receive the same care and maintenance.

If Visuals Are a Primary Concern

Most people find that the Bali design offers a better visual design than Lagoon, especially the flybridge design with the magnificent outlook over the water. However, if appeal to a non-sailing audience is important, Bali is definitely the way to go. Lagoon is famous within the sailing community, but most landlubbers appear to think a Bali cat is more attractive.

How To Choose Between a Bali and Lagoon

Charter a cruise aboard a bali and lagoon.

The best way to know for sure which is the better catamaran brand for you is to sail on both a Bali and Lagoon. However, spending an average cost of $8,000 per week seems like an unlikely option for most people.

How much does chartering a catamaran cost?

Talk to Bali and Lagoon Owners

The second-best thing to do is talk to the owners of each catamaran brand. Most owners purchased either a Bali or Lagoon for specific reasons and are usually excited to share their knowledge with prospective buyers. They will be better salespeople than anyone on a yacht yard because they will tell you both the positives and what they wish were different on their yacht.

Participate in Forums

In the absence of knowing someone who owns one of these brands, many forums, such as the Cruisers Forum , are available for you to join and participate in. It is always amazing to learn how little we know about a subject before diving into it, and owning a catamaran is no different. It is impossible to see what you do not yet know about catamarans, so knowing what questions to ask by studying the forums makes you a more confident buyer.

Research Through Blogs, Vlogs, and YouTube

Lastly, the internet is fortunately filled with blogs and vlogs of people who make money sharing their experiences with catamarans.

Reading blogs and watching travel videos are fun ways to feel that you are on the boat yourself. And these writers and videographers enjoy giving a first-hand view of the subtle differences, potential problems, and coveted features that you might not otherwise know to ask about when you go to purchase your vessel. They are also skilled at showing their mistakes so that we do not make the same ones. 

Purchasing the yacht is a commitment. While there are customers loyal to each brand, selecting either the Bali or Lagoon models should be done confidently because both brands have excellent reputations. If you want even more help to guide your decision, read catamaran blogs, watch vlogs, and ask questions on forums. 

• The Moorings: A Beginners Guide to Catamarans
• Catamaran Guru: The Argument for or Against Bali Catamarans
• Katamarans: Bali 4.8 Catamaran Review
• The International Yachting Media: Bali 4.0: The Catamaran Designed by Poncin   
• Multihulls World: New and Used Technical Specifications Lagoon Sixty Five
• Cruisers Forum: 380 Lagoon Pros and Cons
• Catamaran Guru: Bali Catamaran Solid Foredeck: Great Feature or Bad Idea?
• Multihulls: Multihull of the Year

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The Big Seller Only the 380, 400, 40 and 42 have sold more I believe. We were lucky enough to charter a flybridge version called “Ludmilla” in Mallorca for a week. This is a review of how we found the boat. We had two families (7) on board.

She comes in two versions, the 450F with a flybridge and the later 450S (Sport) with a more traditional Lagoon helm at the bulkhead. Many competitors have copied the flybridge idea (read our Bali 4.3 review for example), but it has been Lagoon who have developed this configuration most successfully over the years.

This catamaran continues to be a very popular charter boat (particularly the fly version) and it’s one of the most popular mid-sized catamarans on the second hand market. She’s not a performance boat (check out our Slyder 49 review if that is more what you are after) and doesn’t pretend to be: the 450 is all about space and comfort at a reasonable speed.

This is a large yacht with plenty of space for two families. With plenty of different zones on the boat like the forward cockpit, the fly helm, a big saloon and the aft cockpit area, it’s easy to find a bit of private space or to find somewhere to hang out. We’d recommend a read of Colin’s Lagoon 450F Owner´s Review . He bought a 2012 L450 called Parlay that had been damaged by Hurricane Irma and fixed her up, so he knows his way around these catamarans.

• The forward cockpit area
• The flybridge at anchor
• She’s very manoeuvrable under power helped by good visibility from the flybridge
• Anchoring is easy as the helmsman and whoever is on the windlass are close… so it’s easy to communicate.
• She’s comfortable on the hook with a bridle set nicely
• She was surprisingly good upwind. We weren’t trying to win any style points, sticking the leeward engine on in lower winds got us to where we wanted to go quickly.
• Off the wind was great fun especially with the gennaker up and she felt safe. We were reefing early to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and still hit 8.5 knots at one point
• Very comfortable. This boat had all the kit. A/C (great in marinas), water maker, genny. She’s heavy though.
• All reefing lines came back to the helm.
• Comfortable cabins, plenty of space to sleep outside under the stars on warmer nights.
• There has been some pretty high profile issues with bulkheads raised by Parlay Revival . I am not going into the details here, but my impression is that Lagoon responded to this pretty well enabling owners to fix any defects.
• That flybridge means that the boom is very high. If you have a problem (which we did with reefing lines) it’s not that easy to get to the sail without climbing up the mast steps.
• I must have hit my head ten times on the flybridge bimini and ended up with a Loony Tunes style bump on my head.
• The flybridge floor is another hazard if you are tall moving about in the cockpit below.
• The winches are next to throttles and there is a big drop down the steps from the flybridge, .. you really have to watch your footing.
• The ventilation in the saloon could be better, with only two forward facing hatches and no hatches in the coach roof. Things got hot and stuffy fast.
• It’s stressful keeping an eye on everyone with the flybridge. Five minutes was all we could manage without wondering “where’s so and so?” etc.
• The galley felt cramped considering the size of the saloon, although the sliding window which opens up to connect to the aft cockpit is handy.

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Helm from High All the control lines lead back to the helm with some meaty Harken winches to help you manage the sails. The 450 comes in two flavours: the 450F which has an off-centre Flybridge helm (this is the boat that we chartered in the Med) and the 450S with a more traditional Lagoon bulkhead helming position.

The Flybridge helm is pretty exposed, but the view is great up here when the weather is good.

Great Visibility You can see all four corners of the boat from up here when you are docking and anchoring, and it´s easy to communicate with the person at the windlass. One thing I found though, was that the boom is pretty high on the 450F. If you have problems with the reefing lines for example (we did), then it´s not so easy to sort out without climbing up the mast steps which can be pretty scary in a seaway.

Another thing that annoyed me about the helm on the boat that we chartered is that I kept hitting my head on the bimini. Some boats have a sturdier looking hard top over the flybridge which is worth looking out for if you are looking for a second hand 450. Read our Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 Review to get an idea of how cool these flybridge hard tops are- they give you an extra living space on these flybridge cats.

But it is a fantastic place to hang out when you are on the hook or when the weather is calm -there´s no doubt about it. We spent a lot of time up here. I even slept up here on warmer nights, and there´s even a sunbathing area, directly forward of the helm on the upper deck.

Sport Option On balance, I would go for the bulkhead helm though (450S), but that´s a personal preference. If you have kids onboard, you lose sight of them up here if you are helming. It´s not so easy to keep an eye on everybody while you are underway.

Aft Cockpit

Stepping down from the helm brings you down into the aft cockpit which, while not as big as some Open concept boats, has plenty of space. The cockpit has a wraparound sofa and dining table to port, and a day bed to starboard. I found I had to watch my head when moving between the cockpit and saloon though.

The corners of the galley’s overhead lockers are very sharp and just at forehead height for me: you need to watch yourself around them.

We had a big drinks fridge out here on Ludmilla and a good system for storing rubbish.

Big Safe Galley There´s an ample U-Shaped galley facing aft on the port side which you can wedge yourself into if it´s getting rough. Forward of that, there’s a big nav station with a roomy L- shaped sofa and dining table to starboard. The saloon has a pair of big seat lockers, one of which can house an optional 11-kilowatt generator. This can also go in one of the forward lockers in the forward cockpit – probably a better spot for it to be honest.

The boat can carry up to 1000-litres of fuel and 800 litres of water.

Wide Roomy Hulls The Owner´s set up has the entire starboard hull dedicated to the skipper´s living area, with a big wide berth aft and a separate head and shower forward. There´s plenty of storage space down here, plus a writing desk and small sofa. There´s a sliding door on the Owner´s boats for privacy.

The other hull (or both hulls in the four cabin version) has two cabins – one aft and one in the bow. There are two heads with separate showers in the middle. We had no complaints about the sleeping arrangements, there is oodles of space down here thanks to those wide hulls.

The forepeaks can also be converted into cabins (4+2 configuration).

For such a big, comfortable boat, the 450 sails well. She’s no performance cat, but she holds her own. With a big, 75-foot, double-spreader rig and square-topped mainsail (that’s an option), there´s plenty of power to head upwind at 6 to 7 knots in a decent breeze. Come off the wind and you should see 8 knots and up to double figures, especially if you are flying a gennaker set off the bowsprit.

We were playing safe and reefing early on Ludmilla, and still hit 8.5 knots.

Well Organised Running Rigging The mainsheet and traveler are aft of the helm on the coachroof and all of the sheets and reefing lines are forward; everything is set up tidily with electric winches, clutches and big pockets for your lines. You can sail her solo theoretically (we’d recommend at least one decent crew member though: she’s well set up for 2). Just watch yourself around those steps and duck under that bimini if you have one.

The boat we chartered had added a downhaul to help get the sail down. With a well lubricated mast track, you shouldn´t need it, but it´s as well to have the option as the boom is high, especially on the 450F.

Under Power

The 450F is powered by 2x 54 HP Yanmars. With one engine at 2400 rpm you will get around 5-6 knots as long as you are not heading into wind. With both engines at 2800 you will get 8-9 knots out of her in calm conditions.

It’s pretty easy to see why the Lagoon 450F and 450S are such hot sellers. They hit the sweet spot for the charter market (2+ families on board), and they have managed to appeal to owner-operator cruisers as well. Many disparagingly refer to the Lagoon 450 as a “condomaran”, but you can’t knock ’em.

This is one of the most successful catamaran models of all time and has wide appeal. The 450 delivers high comfort and solid performance in a great value package.

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Is the Lagoon 450 the French Manufacturer´s best selling boat? No, that would be the 380, although that catamaran is no longer in production. The 450 is probably the best selling current model.

How many Lagoon 450s have been built? Lagoon have built over 700 units of this model

What is the top speed of the Lagoon 450? Well, if you are surfing down a wave on a reach you might see speed in the low to mid teens, but this is a boat built primarily for comfort and to get you to your destination safely. You will probably average 7- 8 knots.

How close can a 450 Lagoon sail to the wind? She will sail at 45° to apparent which will give you a COG of around 55°. Stick the leeward engine on to point higher or sail with the Trades!

Do Lagoon still manufacture the 450? The 450F is no longer in production, having been replaced by the 46. At the time of publishing, the 450S is still featured as available.

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