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lagoon 450 fly--Test
Catamaran · 43 ft (13 m) · Athens
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- lagoon
- Modell
- 450 fly-
- Länge
- 43 ft (13 m)
- Gäste
- 12
- Kabinen
- 6
Urteil
The Lagoon 450 Fly is a spacious, charter-friendly cruising catamaran that prioritizes livability and stability over sporty sailing. It suits families and groups well, but its size and flybridge layout demand experienced handling and careful docking.
Vorteile
- +Large interior and cockpit volume for a 43-46 ft catamaran
- +Flybridge adds visibility and social space
- +Shallow draft suits coastal cruising and anchoring
- +Common 6-cabin charter layout maximizes guest capacity
- +Stable platform with good comfort underway
Nachteile
- −Not a performance-focused sailing catamaran
- −Wide beam can make marina handling less convenient
- −Older 2013 examples may vary widely in upkeep
- −High guest capacity can reduce private space in charter layout
The Lagoon 450 Fly is a beamy cruising catamaran designed around space, visibility and easy onboard living. Its flybridge is a major feature, giving the helm a high vantage point and adding another social area, while the broad hulls and tall coachroof create a very open feel for a boat in this size range.
Under sail, the 450 Fly is better described as steady and predictable than quick. It is built for comfortable passage-making and coastal cruising rather than aggressive performance, and its wide stance delivers good stability. The trade-off is that close-quarters maneuvering, berthing and sail handling can feel demanding compared with smaller or simpler monohulls.
Comfort is the model’s strongest suit. The 6-cabin, 12-guest charter configuration makes it especially suited to groups, though that layout naturally leaves less private space than owner versions. For buyers or charterers who value volume, shaded outdoor areas and an easy liveaboard profile, the 450 Fly remains appealing.
In value terms, the model’s reputation and popularity support strong charter utility and broad market familiarity. A well-maintained 2013 example can still offer good usefulness, but condition and refit history matter more than age alone, especially on systems, sail inventory and engine service.


