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Lagoon 52F review
Catamaran · 52 ft (16 m) · Porto Cervo
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Key specs
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Model
- 52F
- Length
- 52 ft (16 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
Verdict
The Lagoon 52F is a spacious, well-finished cruising catamaran with strong liveaboard appeal, flexible layouts, and a proven 2x80 hp platform. It trades some sharpness under sail for easy handling, making it best suited to relaxed family or charter use rather than performance sailing.
Pros
- +Very large interior volume and cockpit space for a 52-footer
- +Flexible 4- to 6-cabin layouts with high guest capacity
- +Strong comfort package with air conditioning, water maker, wifi and generator
- +Easy-to-manage cruising platform with autopilot and GPS
Cons
- −Not a performance-oriented catamaran; sailing feel is more relaxed than sporty
- −Multiple layouts exist, so cabin and berth counts vary by specific boat
- −Large size can make close-quarters docking less convenient without crew
The Lagoon 52F is a modern cruising catamaran built around space, visibility and charter-friendly practicality. At 52 feet with a wide beam and raised helm concept, it offers the open-plan living and large deck areas Lagoon is known for, while the 2021 example reviewed here combines that platform with a six-cabin, six-bathroom layout suited to large groups.
On the water, the boat’s twin 80 hp engines and standard cruising rig point to reliable, manageable handling rather than outright pace. Like many production catamarans of this size, it should track steadily and be straightforward to operate with autopilot and GPS, but buyers should expect comfort and range of use to take priority over sporty sailing performance.
Comfort and livability are strong points. Air conditioning, a water maker, hot water, wifi, generator support and snorkeling gear make it well suited to charter use and longer stays aboard. The main caveat is that configuration varies across listings, with some versions offered in four-cabin layouts and others in six-cabin arrangements, so exact accommodation should always be verified boat by boat.
Overall, the Lagoon 52F is a solid value for buyers prioritizing space, guest capacity and ease of use. It is less about excitement and more about dependable, upscale cruising, which is exactly what many charter clients and cruising families want.
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