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Catamaran · 54 ft (16 m) · Porto Cervo
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Key specs
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Model
- 55
- Length
- 54 ft (16 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
Verdict
A spacious, well-finished cruising catamaran with strong liveaboard comfort and wide charter appeal. It is not the sharpest performer under sail, but it offers a balanced blend of volume, features, and easy handling for relaxed passagemaking.
Pros
- +Large interior and cockpit volume for a 54-foot catamaran
- +Multiple layout options suit private ownership or charter use
- +Shallow draft helps access coastal anchorages
- +Twin engines and catamaran stability make maneuvering straightforward
Cons
- −Performance is geared more to cruising than spirited sailing
- −Wide beam can make some marina berths and docking less convenient
- −High customization and options can raise purchase and operating costs
- −Heavier cruising configuration may reduce light-air pace
The Lagoon 55 is a modern cruising catamaran designed around space, comfort, and flexible accommodation. At 54.3 feet with a 9-meter beam, it delivers the broad living areas and open-plan layout expected from Lagoon’s flagship cruising range, with configurations that can serve private owners or high-capacity charter use.
On the water, the boat is set up for easy, confident passagemaking rather than pure speed. The shallow draft is useful in cruising grounds, and the twin-engine setup should make close-quarters handling manageable for a boat of this size. Like many large cruising cats, it is likely to feel more composed and efficient in comfort-oriented sailing than in aggressive upwind performance.
Comfort is one of its main strengths: the interior volume, exterior social areas, and multi-cabin arrangements make it well suited to extended cruising or charter operations. Freshwater and fuel capacities are generous for the class, supporting practical range and autonomy for a boat intended to live aboard. Value is solid if the priority is space, finish, and versatility, though buyers focused on sailing performance may see better returns elsewhere.
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