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lagoon 380 review
Catamaran · 38 ft (12 m) · Episkopi Gonias
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Key specs
- Builder
- lagoon
- Model
- lagoon 380
- Length
- 38 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Lagoon 380 is a spacious, easy-to-use cruising catamaran that remains strong on livability and charter appeal. It is not a fast sailing boat, but its shallow draft, twin engines and practical layout make it a dependable coastal and island cruiser.
Pros
- +Spacious 4-cabin layout for family or charter use
- +Shallow draft suits bays, anchorages and island cruising
- +Good helm visibility and easy docking with twin engines
- +Strong interior volume for a 38-foot catamaran
Cons
- −Not especially fast in light air
- −Performance is modest compared with more modern performance cats
- −Wide beam can make marina berths more challenging and costly
- −Older examples may need careful survey due to age and charter use
The Lagoon 380 is a classic entry-level cruising catamaran from the early 2000s, with a simple fractional sloop rig, broad beam and a layout built around maximum interior volume. Its design prioritizes usable space and stability over sailing performance, which is why it became such a popular charter platform. The 38-foot length and 4-cabin, 9-guest configuration make it especially suited to family cruising or bareboat operations.
On the water, the 380 is generally regarded as easy to handle rather than sporty. Twin engines help with close-quarters maneuvering, and the helm position offers good visibility. In light winds it can feel underpowered compared with more performance-focused cats, and owners often rely on the engines more than on a similarly sized monohull sailor would.
Comfort and livability are the model’s main strengths. The cockpit and saloon are generous for the size, and the shallow draft expands cruising options in anchorages and coastal waters. As a used boat, it offers solid value if condition is good, but buyers should pay close attention to maintenance history, structural condition and signs of hard charter use.
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