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MAGNIFICO-Test
Catamaran · 55 ft (17 m) · Porto Cervo
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Lagoon
- Modell
- 55
- Länge
- 55 ft (17 m)
- Gäste
- 8
- Kabinen
- 4
Urteil
A strong modern cruising catamaran with standout volume, long-range cruising capability and polished owner-focused living space. It is not a light, performance-first boat, but it delivers a high level of comfort and practical sailing for private use or charter.
Vorteile
- +Large beam and generous interior volume
- +Shallow draft suits coastal and island cruising
- +Strong cabin count and guest capacity for its size
- +Good tankage for extended passages and charter use
- +Flexible engine options and easy docking for a catamaran
Nachteile
- −Not a lightweight or race-oriented sailor
- −Wide beam can complicate marina berths and maneuvering
- −Comfort-focused layout adds complexity and cost
- −Fuel and maintenance demands are higher than smaller cruisers
The Lagoon 55 is a modern cruising catamaran built around space, visibility and relaxed liveaboard comfort. With a 55.4 ft length, 9.0 m beam and shallow draft, it is clearly designed to maximize usable volume rather than chase minimal displacement or performance sailing.
On the water, the Lagoon 55 should feel stable and forgiving, with the twin-hull layout helping reduce heel and improve family or charter comfort. The sail plan and twin engines support straightforward cruising and docking, but this is a boat aimed more at easy passage-making than spirited upwind performance.
Accommodation is a major strength: the four-cabin, eight-guest setup suits private ownership with guests or charter operation well. Tankage and systems support longer stays away from shore, and the wide platform makes deck and cockpit living a core part of the experience. The trade-off is cost, width-related marina limitations and a more complex ownership profile than a smaller monohull.
Overall value depends on priorities. For buyers seeking space, comfort and a premium cruising catamaran layout, the Lagoon 55 is compelling. For those prioritizing speed, simplicity or lower operating costs, it is less attractive than leaner, more performance-oriented alternatives.


