(2024) Lagoon 46 Sailing Catamaran Review | Luxury Cruising Catamaran Walkthrough

Here’s an in-depth look at the Lagoon 46, a well‑appointed 46-foot cruising catamaran designed for spacious comfort and easy sailing:

🚤 Specifications & Design
Overall Length: ~45.9 ft / LOA: ~47.7 ft
Beam: ~26.1 ft
Draft: ~4.43 ft (twin keels)
Displacement: ~34,800 lb (15.8 t) light displacement

Construction: Vacuum‑infused polyester with balsa core
Naval Architect: VPLP Design; Exterior by Patrick le Quément; Interior by Nauta Design
First built in 2019, replacing the hugely successful Lagoon 450

Sail Plan & Engine
Upwind sail area: ~127 m² (1,367 ft²); mainsail ~76–80 m², headsail ~46 m². Optional square‑top main (~80.5 m²) and Code 0 (~105 m²)

Performance ratios: SA/Disp ≈ 20, placing it in the reasonable performance cruising catamaran range

Engines: standard twin Yanmar 4JH45 ~45 hp each; optional ~57 hp engines
Tank capacity: ~1,040 U.S. gal fuel & ~600 U.S. gal fresh water

Accommodation & Comfort
Berths/Cabins: Configurations from 3 to 6 cabins; sleeps 6–12 guests
Headroom: ~1.98 m (6′ 6″) throughout interior

Layout highlights:
Spacious forward and aft cabins with island berths
Multiple heads with showers
J‑shaped galley adjacent to the saloon
Central window connects forward cockpit and salon for indoor/outdoor flow

Decks & Exterior Features
Flybridge: Hard‑top bimini with lounging space, steering station, and easy sail handling setup

Cockpit zones: Forward cockpit for sun‑downing, ample aft cockpit seating with sliding bench and table—accommodating up to 10–12 guests

Innovations: Visible furling boom for reefing control and, on the “Iconic” edition, a front swim ladder and new design styling for 2025 model year

Performance & User Feedback
Sailing: Comfortable cruising speeds around 9 kn in moderate breeze; under engine alone ~8 kn with twin 57 hp setup; high teens possible off wind with Code 0

Handling: Mast stepped aft with self‑tacking jib makes sail control manageable for short‑handed crews

You can view more details on Lagoon's website at https://www.catamarans-lagoon.com.

I hope you enjoy this video!

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