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Catamaran · 42 ft (13 m) · Marina Frapa
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Lagoon
- Modèle
- Lagoon 42
- Longueur
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Passagers
- 9
- Cabines
- 4
Verdict
The Lagoon 42 is a spacious, well-balanced cruising catamaran that emphasizes comfort, easy handling, and charter-friendly layout over pure sailing performance. It is strong value when used for family cruising or charter, but options can push the price up quickly.
Avantages
- +Very spacious 42ft catamaran with a wide beam and generous cockpit/living areas
- +Four-cabin charter layout suits groups and families well
- +Easy sail handling and good visibility from the helm
- +Optional twin 57hp engines improve low-speed maneuvering and cruising pace
Inconvénients
- −Performance is competent rather than sporty compared with more performance-focused cats
- −Fuel and water tankage are modest for extended off-grid cruising
- −Heavily optioned boats can become expensive quickly
- −Large volume and charter-oriented layout may feel less private in full occupancy
The Lagoon 42 is a mainstream cruising catamaran with a strong emphasis on volume, deck space, and simple use. Its 12.80m LOA, 7.70m beam, and four-cabin charter configuration make it especially attractive for group cruising and short-handed operation, while the design remains consistent with Lagoon’s family-oriented approach.
On the water, the boat is generally described as comfortable and predictable rather than fast. Reviews note that it punches above its weight for the comfort it offers, and the optional twin 57hp engines give it useful low-speed thrust for docking and maneuvering, though the standard setup is 45hp per side. Sailing performance is solid for a cruising catamaran, but it is not aimed at owners seeking a highly spirited or performance-first platform.
Comfort and livability are the Lagoon 42’s main strengths. The four-cabin layout, four heads on many charter versions, and large social spaces make it well suited to family holidays or charter use, and equipment such as air conditioning and Wi‑Fi further support that role. Value is generally good for the amount of space and equipment delivered, but final cost can rise noticeably with options, so the boat is strongest as a practical cruiser rather than a bare-spec bargain.
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