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Le Bon Joujou review
Mega yacht · 116 ft (35 m) · Tampa
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Key specs
- Builder
- Lazzara
- Model
- Lazzara Lmy 116
- Length
- 116 ft (35 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
A solid, capable Lazzara motoryacht with generous volume, practical cruising range, and strong twin-MTU performance. Its main drawbacks are age, mixed public spec records, and a layout that is more family-friendly than cutting-edge by modern superyacht standards.
Pros
- +35.59 m size gives good interior volume for the class
- +Twin MTU power with 4,000 hp total
- +5-cabin / 10-guest arrangement suits family or charter use
- +Flybridge semi-displacement layout is practical for coastal cruising
- +Air conditioning and Wi‑Fi support basic charter comfort
Cons
- −Public listings conflict on year, cabin count, and guest capacity
- −Older 2009-era styling and systems versus newer yachts
- −Fuel capacity is modest for long-range passagemaking
- −Crew setup is compact for a yacht of this size
- −Not a high-luxury benchmark by current superyacht standards
Le Bon Joujou is a Lazzara LMY 116 with classic American-built superyacht proportions: about 35.6 m long, a wide beam, and a flybridge profile that prioritizes usable space over avant-garde styling. Public listings consistently place it in the 116-foot class with a planing/semi-displacement character and twin MTU diesel power, which gives it the familiar Lazzara blend of volume and straightforward engineering.
On the water, the yacht should feel lively for its size rather than purely displacement-focused. The twin 4,000 hp setup and 22-knot cruising figures seen in public listings point to confident coastal cruising and decent pace, while the hull form should remain manageable for a crew of three. That said, this is an older platform, so handling and ride quality depend more on maintenance and refit history than on modern hull innovation.
Comfort is one of the model’s stronger points. The verified spec set indicates five guest cabins and 10-berth capacity, which is a practical arrangement for family charters or larger groups, and the known amenities include air conditioning and Wi‑Fi. Interior livability should be good for the length, but the overall experience is more about spaciousness and functionality than the ultra-premium finishes and noise isolation of newer yachts.
In value terms, the Lazzara LMY 116 remains appealing for buyers or charterers who want size, speed, and usable guest capacity without stepping into newer superyacht pricing. The trade-off is age, occasional public-spec inconsistencies, and the fact that it competes best on space-per-dollar rather than on the latest design language or cutting-edge luxury.
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