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lagoon 46-Test
Catamaran · 43 ft (13 m) · Corfu
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- lagoon
- Modell
- 46
- Länge
- 43 ft (13 m)
- Gäste
- 8
- Kabinen
- 5
Urteil
The Lagoon 46 is a spacious, family-friendly cruising catamaran that emphasizes comfort, easy living, and modest sailing effort over pure performance. It suits relaxed coastal cruising and charter use very well, but buyers seeking sharper handling or stronger sailing pace may want more sport-oriented options.
Vorteile
- +Large beam creates excellent interior and deck space
- +Bright, open layout with strong livability for guests
- +Shallow draft suits cruising grounds and anchorages
- +Twin engines improve docking control
- +Flexible cabin and berth arrangements for charter or family use
Nachteile
- −Not a high-performance sailing catamaran
- −Beam and cruising layout can feel bulky in tight marinas
- −Handling is geared more to ease than responsiveness
- −Complex systems and size raise ownership and maintenance costs
The Lagoon 46 follows the brand’s familiar cruising-catamaran formula: wide stance, generous volume, and a layout designed around comfortable liveaboard use. Public specifications place it at about 14.0 to 14.5 m overall with a 7.96 m beam and shallow draft, which explains its strong interior space and access to shallow cruising areas. The design is modern and practical rather than sleek or aggressive, with a clear focus on usable deck and cabin volume.
On the water, the boat is best understood as an easygoing cruiser rather than a performance-oriented sailor. Sail area and twin-engine options give it enough capability for relaxed passagemaking and maneuvering, but its size and cruising configuration mean it will not feel especially lively compared with lighter, more performance-led cats. Docking is aided by twin engines, though the broad beam still demands care in crowded marinas.
Comfort is one of the Lagoon 46’s strongest points. The model is offered with flexible accommodation up to 12 berths and is commonly configured for 5 cabins, making it well suited to families, charter operators, and groups. Tankage is generous for cruising, and the open saloon-cockpit flow supports long stays aboard. Overall value is solid for buyers prioritizing space, simplicity, and charter appeal, but the premium for size and systems is harder to justify if sailing performance is the main goal.


