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Lagoon 42 review
Catamaran · 42 ft (13 m) · Mykonos
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Key specs
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Model
- Lagoon 42
- Length
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Lagoon 42 is a spacious, charter-friendly cruising catamaran with strong livability, easy systems and shallow draft. It is not a high-performance sailboat, but it delivers balanced handling, solid comfort and broad appeal for family or charter use.
Pros
- +Large beam creates generous interior and cockpit space
- +Shallow draft suits coastal cruising and anchorages
- +4-cabin layout works well for up to 12 guests
- +Easy shorthanded handling with forgiving catamaran manners
Cons
- −Not designed for sharp upwind performance
- −Wide beam can make marina berthing less convenient
- −Performance depends more on comfort than sailing feel
- −Charter-focused layout can reduce privacy in full occupancy
The Lagoon 42 has the modern Lagoon look: broad bridge deck, voluminous hulls and a layout aimed at maximizing usable space rather than chase-the-wind performance. Its 42-foot length and 7.7-meter beam give it a noticeably large footprint for the size, and the 2021 version typically comes with a practical 4-cabin arrangement that suits private cruising or charter service well.
On the water, the boat is best described as steady and predictable rather than lively. The twin-engine catamaran format, modest draft and fractional sloop rig make it straightforward to handle, especially with a small crew, but it is not a performance-oriented sailor. Like many cruising cats, it favors comfortable passage making, easy maneuvering under power and confidence at anchor over aggressive upwind work.
Comfort is one of its strongest points. The wide saloon, good deck circulation and multiple guest cabins make it feel larger than its nominal length, and the shallow draft opens access to places many monohulls cannot reach. Value is generally strong in the charter-cruising segment because the boat combines space, versatility and brand recognition, though buyers should accept that the design prioritizes livability over sailing excitement.
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