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Lagoon 560 review
Catamaran · 56 ft (17 m) · Viareggio
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Key specs
- Builder
- 560
- Model
- Lagoon
- Length
- 56 ft (17 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
A spacious cruising catamaran with strong liveaboard appeal, good autonomy, and a proven layout. The Lagoon 560 is more focused on comfort and easy passagemaking than spirited sailing, but its volume, visibility, and four-cabin arrangement make it a compelling charter or family cruiser.
Pros
- +Large interior volume and wide beam for excellent livability
- +Four-cabin, four-head layout suits private cruising or charter
- +Good tankage and proven offshore cruising platform
- +Raised helm and broad deck spaces improve visibility and social use
Cons
- −Not a performance catamaran; speed and upwind ability are secondary
- −Wide beam can make marina berthing and docking less convenient
- −Heavier displacement limits light-air agility
- −Refit and condition matter a lot on a 2011 example
The Lagoon 560 is a 56-foot cruising catamaran built around space, visibility, and easy onboard living. Its wide beam and twin-hull layout create a large saloon, generous cabins, and strong outdoor social areas, while the 2011 example commonly appears in a four-cabin, four-head configuration that works well for guests or family use.
On the water, it is designed more for stable passagemaking than for aggressive sailing. Published specs show a substantial displacement and sail area, with twin diesel engines and saildrives supporting relaxed low-speed maneuvering and dependable harbor control. Handling is predictable rather than sporty, and the boat’s size and beam call for thoughtful docking and crew coordination.
Comfort is a major strength: the layout, tankage, and amenities such as air conditioning and Wi‑Fi make it well suited to extended cruising or charter use. Value is solid if the boat is well maintained, because the model offers a lot of accommodation and a respected name in the large-cat segment, but buyers should inspect systems, sail condition, and maintenance history carefully on a 2011 vessel.
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