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lagoon lagoon 55 (5 cab) review
Catamaran · 52 ft (16 m) · Salerno
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Key specs
- Builder
- lagoon
- Model
- lagoon 55 (5 cab)
- Length
- 52 ft (16 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
Verdict
The Lagoon 55 is a spacious, well-finished cruising catamaran that prioritizes comfort and liveability over outright sailing aggression. Its wide beam, large social areas and flexible 5-cabin layout make it a strong charter or family cruiser, while handling remains predictable rather than sporty.
Pros
- +Very large interior and deck volumes for a 52- to 55-foot catamaran
- +Flexible 5-cabin layout suits charter use or large groups
- +Shallow draft helps access anchorages and coastal cruising areas
- +Twin-engine propulsion supports easy docking and maneuvering
- +Strong liveaboard comfort with generous headroom and tankage
Cons
- −Not designed for high-performance sailing or close-windward speed
- −Wide beam can reduce marina berth options and raise running costs
- −Large size can feel demanding for short-handed crews
- −Charter-oriented layout may trade privacy for guest capacity
- −Heavier cruising configuration can limit acceleration in light air
The Lagoon 55 is a modern cruising catamaran with a clear emphasis on space, visibility and easy living. At roughly 52 to 55 feet overall, its very wide beam and raised saloon layout create a large, open-plan boat with strong deck circulation and good social zones fore and aft.
On the water, the 55 is best viewed as a comfortable passagemaker rather than a performance catamaran. Twin diesel engines and saildrive propulsion make low-speed control and docking straightforward, and the shallow draft broadens cruising options, but its substantial size and cruising-focused design keep handling calm rather than lively.
Comfort is the model’s main strength. The 5-cabin version is well suited to charter groups or extended family cruising, with a layout that can support up to 12 guests in some configurations and plenty of space for entertaining, storage and long stays aboard. Headroom, tank capacities and the overall volume all point to a boat built for practical liveability.
Value is strongest for buyers who will use the boat as a luxury cruiser or charter platform. It is not the most efficient choice for sailors seeking maximum pace or nimble handling, but it delivers a polished mix of space, equipment potential and dockside appeal that is consistent with Lagoon’s premium cruising brief.
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