LAGOON 40

A new entry-level cat delivers the goods

By Zuzana Prochazka

French catamaran builder Lagoon created an unimaginable following when its launched its 380 nearly two decades ago. With over 800 of the boats built to date, it appealed both in size and price to couples with cruising dreams. No model launched since has been successful in pushing the queen off her pedestal. But that may change with Lagoon’s newest introduction, the Lagoon 40. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION The Lagoon 40 replaces the previous 39 and the 400 models. Designed by VPLP, the new cat adopts the styling of her larger siblings, including more angular transoms, longer rectangular hull ports to let light stream in below and a coach-roof that flows into an upward-angled composite hardtop, which gives the boat an aggressive look. The wraparound windows are still vertical, but their elongated look gives…

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Sail - New Boat & Gear Review (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2019

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