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Lagoon Royal Pilot Saloon 65 review
Sailing yacht · 64 ft (20 m) · Spain
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Key specs
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Model
- Royal Pilot Saloon 65
- Length
- 64 ft (20 m)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
A distinctive raised-saloon bluewater cruiser with strong comfort and liveaboard appeal. The Lagoon Royal Pilot Saloon 65 trades outright sailing performance for volume, protection, and long-range cruising practicality, making it best suited to owners who prioritize space and settled passage-making over speed.
Pros
- +Raised-saloon layout improves visibility and interior volume
- +Wood-epoxy construction is praised for insulation and rigidity
- +4 cabins and 4 en-suite bathrooms suit private or charter use
- +Air conditioning, wifi, autopilot, and GPS support easy cruising
- +1300-litre class fuel capacity supports extended passagemaking
Cons
- −Heavy, cruising-oriented hull limits upwind pace and light-air liveliness
- −Single 140 hp engine is modest for a 64-foot yacht
- −Large beam and raised saloon can make docking and close-quarters handling less nimble
- −Older 2006 platform may show age in systems and maintenance needs
The Lagoon Royal Pilot Saloon 65 is a 64-foot raised-saloon sailing yacht built for comfort and ocean cruising rather than performance sailing. Its wood-epoxy construction is a notable feature, offering good insulation, a solid feel, and a quieter interior than many composite yachts of similar size.
On the water, the boat is best understood as a stable passagemaker. The wide hull and cruising-focused form should deliver reassuring motion and good directional steadiness, but the trade-off is limited agility and modest sailing pace compared with lighter, more performance-oriented yachts. The single 140 hp Volvo engine is adequate for a yacht in this class, but it is not especially powerful for maneuvering or motoring against wind and tide.
Accommodation is a major strength: 4 cabins, 4 en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and wifi make it well suited to family cruising or charter-style use. The raised saloon also improves visibility and creates a more open living area than a conventional low-profile layout.
In value terms, this is a niche yacht rather than a benchmark volume model. Buyers get strong comfort, a distinctive design, and serious cruising capability, but they should expect the costs and upkeep associated with an older, specialized 64-foot sailing yacht.
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