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Lagoon 40-Test
Catamaran · 39 ft (12 m) · Phuket
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Lagoon
- Modell
- 40
- Länge
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Gäste
- 12
- Kabinen
- 4
Urteil
The Lagoon 40 is a spacious, family-friendly cruising catamaran with easy handling and strong liveaboard appeal. It is not a sporty sailor, but its layout, visibility, and comfort make it a practical charter and coastal cruising choice.
Vorteile
- +Wide beam creates generous interior and cockpit volume
- +Bright, practical layout with good visibility from the helm
- +Twin engines and modest draft help with maneuvering
- +Well suited to charter use and family cruising
- +Strong comfort-to-size ratio for a 39-foot catamaran
Nachteile
- −Not designed for high-performance sailing
- −Can feel weighty and less lively in light air
- −Wide beam increases marina berth and docking challenges
- −Standard performance is oriented more to comfort than speed
The Lagoon 40 is a modern cruising catamaran from VPLP with the brand’s familiar emphasis on space, easy living, and manageable systems. At just under 39 feet, it uses its wide beam well, delivering a roomy cockpit, a bright saloon, and a layout that works especially well for charter fleets and family cruising. The design is practical rather than aggressive, with a clear focus on ergonomics and onboard livability.
On the water, the Lagoon 40 is generally described as stable, predictable, and easy to handle, especially with twin engines for docking and short-handed maneuvering. It is capable enough for coastal passages and relaxed cruising, but it is not a performance-oriented catamaran; the trade-off for comfort and volume is a more measured sailing feel, particularly when sailing close to the wind or in lighter conditions.
Comfort is one of its strongest points. Four-cabin versions provide a useful mix of privacy and capacity, and the boat’s interior volume is a major advantage for extended stays aboard. That said, the wide platform can make marina access less convenient, and buyers prioritizing spirited sailing may find it more conservative than some rivals. Overall, it offers solid value for crews who want space, simplicity, and easy cruising rather than maximum speed.
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