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Avis sur le DALMATIA SUNRISE
Catamaran · 42 ft (13 m) · Marina D-Marin Dalmacija
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Lagoon
- Modèle
- Lagoon 42
- Longueur
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Passagers
- 12
- Cabines
- 6
Verdict
Dalmatia Sunrise is a modern, well-equipped Lagoon 42 that suits family or small-group charter cruising, with strong livability, dependable handling, and the flexible 6-cabin/12-guest layout. It is not a performance catamaran, but it offers a balanced mix of space, ease of use, and charter-friendly amenities.
Avantages
- +6 cabins and 4 bathrooms for up to 12 guests
- +Air conditioning, generator, wifi, and heating
- +Practical helm/deck setup with chart plotter in cockpit and autopilot
- +Shallow draft and twin-hull stability suit coastal cruising
Inconvénients
- −Not a high-performance sailing catamaran
- −Fuel capacity is modest for extended off-grid cruising
- −Charter-oriented layout can feel busy at full occupancy
- −Engine listings vary across sources, creating spec uncertainty
The Lagoon 42 platform is a contemporary cruising catamaran with a wide beam, twin-hull stability, and the brand’s familiar emphasis on easy deck movement and charter use. For Dalmatia Sunrise, the 2022 build year and the 12.94 m overall length place it firmly in the popular 42-foot category, with the expected mix of cockpit space, visibility, and practical exterior layout.
On the water, this is best understood as a comfortable cruiser rather than a fast passagemaker. The standard Lagoon 42 design is commonly paired with twin 57 hp Yanmar engines, and the sailing plan is oriented toward manageable handling with autopilot, GPS, and cockpit plotter support. That makes it approachable for crews who want straightforward Mediterranean cruising, not a demanding sail plan.
Comfort is the main strength. The 6-cabin, 4-bathroom arrangement for 12 guests is strong for charter density, and the listed amenities — air conditioning, generator, wifi, heating, fridge, dinghy, and cockpit speakers — make it well suited to multi-day family or group trips. The trade-off is that this is a high-capacity layout, so privacy and stowage will be more limited than on a lower-berth owner version.
In value terms, it is a solid charter boat rather than a premium luxury platform. The equipment list is useful and the Lagoon name carries broad market recognition, but the spec discrepancies across listings, especially for engine output, suggest buyers should verify final details before booking. For guests prioritizing space, stability, and convenience, it is a strong match.


