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Sailboat Lagoon Lagoon 43 13m review
Sailing yacht · 43 ft (13 m) · Phuket
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Key specs
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Model
- Lagoon 43
- Length
- 43 ft (13 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 3
Verdict
The Lagoon 43 is a modern cruising catamaran that emphasizes space, easy living, and short-handed sailing more than pure performance. Its 2025 debut, 45.44ft LOA, twin 57hp engines, and flexible 6-13 berth layout make it well suited to charter or family cruising, though buyers should expect catamaran-style compromises
Pros
- +Spacious 3-cabin, 3-head layout
- +Strong accommodation and social space for its size
- +Twin 57hp engines aid docking and marina handling
- +Shallow draft suits cruising grounds with limited depth
- +Well-equipped with cruising and navigation electronics
Cons
- −Not a performance-oriented sailing catamaran
- −Higher purchase and running costs than monohulls of similar length
- −Large beam can make marina berth selection harder
- −Specs vary by listing, so exact charter capacity depends on configuration
The Lagoon 43 is a new-generation cruising catamaran introduced in 2025, with a length overall of 45.44ft and a broad 7.69m beam. That footprint gives it the volume expected from Lagoon: a practical deck layout, easy movement between cockpit and saloon, and a three-cabin, three-head arrangement that fits private cruising or charter use well.
On the water, the boat is set up for relaxed sailing rather than high-speed passage-making. The fractional sloop rig, 105m² upwind sail area, and twin 57hp engines suggest a balanced cruising package with good low-speed control and reliable maneuvering under power. The shallow 1.31m draft helps access anchorages, while the wide platform provides stability, but buyers should not expect sharp windward performance compared with more performance-focused cats.
Comfort is a clear strength. Reported amenities include air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, heating, hot water, refrigerator, TV, and stereo, and the model’s 6-13 berth range shows how flexible the platform can be for different layouts. That flexibility, plus the 2025 build year, makes it appealing for modern charter fleets and owners who value livability over minimalism.
Value is strongest for those who will use the boat as a floating home or charter asset. It is less compelling if the priority is sailing performance per euro, but as a contemporary cruising catamaran it delivers a well-rounded mix of space, equipment, and easy handling.
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