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Catamaran · 39 ft (12 m) · Victoria
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- lagoon
- Modèle
- lagoon 42
- Longueur
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Passagers
- 10
- Cabines
- 6
Verdict
A spacious, modern cruising catamaran with strong livability and easy short-handed sailing, the Lagoon 42 is best suited to relaxed family or charter use rather than spirited performance.
Avantages
- +Wide beam creates excellent interior volume and deck space
- +Single-level aft cockpit-to-saloon flow improves day-to-day livability
- +Shallow draft suits cruising grounds with limited depth
- +Twin-hull layout offers good stability at anchor and underway
- +Available in multiple cabin layouts for charter or private use
Inconvénients
- −Not a performance catamaran; upwind pace is modest
- −Wide stance can feel less nimble in tight marina maneuvering
- −Limited tankage for longer passagemaking compared with larger cruisers
- −Windage and cruising weight can reduce efficiency in stronger conditions
The Lagoon 42 follows the brand’s familiar cruising-cat philosophy: broad beam, high freeboard and a big interior volume for its length. At about 42 feet overall, it delivers a layout that prioritizes social spaces and practical accommodation over sleek lines or low displacement. The design is easy to live with and remains one of the model’s main strengths.
Under sail, it is better described as steady and forgiving than lively. The twin-hull platform gives reassuring stability and the shallow draft helps in coastal cruising, but the boat is not built for fast upwind work or sportier handling. In close quarters, the wide beam can require more care when docking, though the twin engines help with control.
Comfort is a clear highlight. The saloon-to-cockpit connection, generous beam, and multiple cabin options make it well suited to family cruising or charter operation, and the 10-guest, 6-cabin configuration fits that role. As a value proposition, it is competitive for buyers who want space, ease of use, and strong charter appeal rather than the most engaging sailing performance.
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