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lavezzi 40 review
Catamaran · 39 ft (12 m) · Episkopi Gonias
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Key specs
- Builder
- lavezzi
- Model
- 40
- Length
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Lavezzi 40 is a well-balanced cruising catamaran with strong interior volume, shallow draft, and solid light-air capability. It is not a sporty multihull by modern standards, but it remains a practical and comfortable charter-oriented choice.
Pros
- +Wide beam gives good interior and deck volume
- +Shallow draft suits bays, anchorages, and coastal cruising
- +Generous sail area for a 40-foot cruising catamaran
- +Four-cabin layout works well for charter or family use
- +Twin engines aid docking and maneuvering
Cons
- −Older design shows in handling compared with newer performance cats
- −Limited draft reduces upwind bite and heavy-air authority
- −High charter layout can feel less private and more compact per cabin
- −Specifications vary by source across engines and interior fit-outs
The Lavezzi 40 is a late-2000s cruising catamaran from Fountaine Pajot with a compact 39-foot length, a broad 21.4-foot beam, and shallow draft. That combination makes it easy to live aboard for its size and useful in shallow cruising grounds, but it is more about volume and versatility than aggressive sailing performance.
On the water, the boat’s relatively light displacement and generous sail area give it credible speed in light to moderate conditions, especially for a cruising catamaran of this era. Handling is generally straightforward, with the twin-engine setup helping close-quarters control, though its older hull form and modest draft mean it is not as lively or as efficient upwind as newer performance-oriented cats.
Inside, the Lavezzi 40 is typically configured with 3 to 4 cabins and up to 12 guests in charter use, making it well suited to groups and family cruising. The trade-off is that this layout can feel busy at full occupancy, so it is most comfortable for smaller crews or charter guests who prioritize space over privacy.
In value terms, the model remains attractive on the used market because it offers proven cruising credentials, easy access to shallow water, and good livability without the purchase cost of a newer catamaran. Buyers should expect an honest older-platform experience: capable, practical, and comfortable, but not especially refined by current multihull standards.
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