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Lagoon 40 review
Catamaran · 39 ft (12 m) · Kotor
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Key specs
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Model
- Lagoon 40
- Length
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Lagoon 40 is a spacious, family-friendly cruising catamaran with strong livability and easy sail handling. It is not a performance boat, but it offers a practical balance of comfort, volume, and charter-friendly versatility.
Pros
- +Wide beam creates a large saloon and cockpit for a 39 ft catamaran
- +Self-tacking jib and deck layout make sail handling straightforward
- +Shallow draft suits coastal cruising and anchorages
- +Flexible 4-cabin layout can carry up to 12 guests
- +Bright interior and good standing headroom improve onboard comfort
Cons
- −Performance is moderate rather than sporty
- −Wide hulls can feel less lively upwind
- −Many configurations are charter-focused rather than owner-oriented
- −Large beam can make marina berthing and tight maneuvering less convenient
- −Heavier cruising layout limits windward efficiency compared with sharper designs
The Lagoon 40 follows the brand’s modern cruising-catamaran formula: maximum interior volume, a broad beam, and easy circulation between cockpit and saloon. Public specifications place it at about 11.74 m overall length with a 6.76 m beam, and available layouts range from 3 to 4 cabins, which explains its strong charter appeal and practical family use.
On the water, the boat is set up for simple cruising rather than spirited sailing. The self-tacking jib and manageable sail plan reduce workload, while the shallow draft supports island-hopping and closer-to-shore cruising. The trade-off is that this is not a particularly fast or aggressive catamaran, and its wide form can reduce upwind punch and make tight marina handling less forgiving.
Comfort is a clear strength. The interior volume, light-filled living spaces, and multiple cabin options make the Lagoon 40 well suited to groups and longer stays aboard. For a 39-ft catamaran, it offers strong livability and usable outdoor space, though buyers focused on performance or a more private owner layout may find better alternatives elsewhere.
In value terms, the Lagoon 40 is best judged as a versatile cruising platform rather than a specialist yacht. It gives a lot of usable space for its length and remains a sensible choice for charter fleets, family cruising, and relaxed passagemaking where comfort matters more than speed.
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