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Catamaran LAGOON 42 12.8m review
Catamaran · 42 ft (13 m) · Mykonos
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Key specs
- Builder
- LAGOON
- Model
- 42
- Length
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Guests
- 14
- Cabins
- 6
Verdict
A spacious, charter-friendly cruising catamaran with strong liveaboard comfort, easy sail handling and broad appeal. It is not a performance cat, but it balances volume, shallow draft and simple systems well for family cruising and bareboat use.
Pros
- +Very large interior and cockpit volume for a 42ft cat
- +Shallow draft suits anchorages and coastal cruising
- +Self-tacking jib simplifies short-handed sailing
- +Twin-engine setup helps marina manoeuvring
- +Popular layout for charter and liveaboard use
Cons
- −Not a fast or sporty sailing catamaran
- −Wide beam can make some marina berths costly or difficult
- −Heavier cruising feel than more performance-oriented cats
- −Systems and options vary a lot by charter fit-out
The Lagoon 42 is designed around space, visibility and easy cruising rather than outright sailing performance. Its wide beam and modern catamaran hulls create a very open deck plan, generous cockpit and a bright saloon, which is why it is so common in charter fleets and family cruising programs.
On the water, the boat is known for predictable handling and low-effort sailing. The self-tacking jib and twin engines make it straightforward to manage short-handed, especially in harbors and when docking. It will not satisfy owners seeking a lively or highly responsive sailing feel, but it is well matched to relaxed passage making and coastal hops.
Comfort is a major strength. The Lagoon 42’s volume supports multiple cabins, good headroom and a practical liveaboard layout, with enough separation between social and private areas for crews or charter guests. In 6-cabin charter configurations, it can carry large groups, though that comes with the usual trade-off of reduced privacy and more wear from heavy use.
Value is strong if the priority is space per foot, ease of use and charter versatility. Buyers looking for a balanced cruising cat with shallow draft and broad market support will find it compelling, while those prioritizing speed, tight marina fit or a more premium owner-focused feel may prefer a different model.
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