Avis sur le lagoon 46

The Lagoon 46 follows the brand’s familiar cruising-catamaran formula: maximum usable space, bright living areas, and a layout aimed at relaxed passagemaking rather than sporty sailing. Its beam is generous for the length, and the shallow draft makes it practical for coastal cruising, island hopping, and anchoring in thin water. The 2022 model remains a mainstream, proven platform rather than a niche design.

On the water, the boat is best described as easy and predictable. The self-tacking jib and optional square-top mainsail support simple handling, especially with a small crew, while the twin-engine setup helps close-quarters maneuvering. Speed and windward performance are adequate for a cruising cat, but buyers looking for sharp acceleration or lively pointing should look elsewhere.

Comfort is the Lagoon 46’s strongest suit. It is available with multiple cabin layouts and can sleep up to 12, making it attractive for charter and family ownership. The large saloon, cockpit, and deck areas create excellent livability, though that volume comes with the usual tradeoff of more weight, more windage, and a larger footprint in marinas.

In value terms, the Lagoon 46 makes sense for buyers prioritizing space, ease of use, and charter versatility over performance purity. It is a well-established model with wide support and broad market acceptance, which helps resale appeal, but operating and maintenance costs can be higher than on simpler or smaller cats.