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lagoon 46 review
Catamaran · 43 ft (13 m) · Lefkada
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Key specs
- Builder
- lagoon
- Model
- 46
- Length
- 43 ft (13 m)
- Guests
- 7
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Lagoon 46 is a spacious, charter-friendly cruising catamaran with strong livability, easy sail handling, and broad appeal. It is not a high-performance sailor, but it delivers comfort, layout flexibility, and practical cruising value.
Pros
- +Very large interior and cockpit spaces for a 43-46 ft catamaran
- +Shallow draft suits coastal cruising and anchorages
- +Self-tacking jib and twin engines simplify short-handed handling
- +Strong charter and family layout flexibility with 4-cabin options
Cons
- −Weight and beamy design limit light-air and upwind performance
- −Not as engaging or responsive as performance-oriented cats
- −Wide beam can make marina berthing and dock access less convenient
- −Factory focus on comfort means modest sailing efficiency compared with sportier cats
The Lagoon 46 follows the brand’s familiar formula: a voluminous cruising catamaran with a wide stance, elevated helm, and an emphasis on open living areas. Public specifications place it at about 14 m overall length, 7.96 m beam, and around 15.8-16.3 t displacement, which explains its stable, roomy feel and its appeal for family or charter use.
On the water, the boat is set up for straightforward sailing rather than speed. The self-tacking jib, optional square-top mainsail, and twin 45-57 hp engines make it easy to manage, especially with a small crew. That said, the same weight and cruising-oriented hull shape mean it is unlikely to feel lively in light air or particularly sharp upwind.
Comfort is a clear strength. The Lagoon 46 is offered with multiple cabin layouts, ample tankage, and the kind of interior volume that makes longer stays aboard realistic. Four-cabin versions suit seven guests well, and the catamaran platform provides good separation between spaces, making it one of the model’s main selling points.
In value terms, it is a strong contender for buyers prioritizing liveability, ease of use, and charter friendliness over sailing performance. For crews wanting a practical, well-known cruising cat with broad market support, it makes sense; for sailors chasing handling precision or speed, there are sharper alternatives.
