Lagoon 42

When You’re Talking Catamarans, this one’s the Boss!

Launched in preview at boot Düsseldorf back in 2016, the 42 was the last model in the fourth generation of catamarans from the world’s largest catamaran manufacturer. This Lagoon holds a very special record: it is the most widely sold cruising multihull in the world!

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The fourth generation of Lagoons was launched in 2013 with the Lagoon 39 and the 52. They were distinguishable above all by their rig being steeped almost at the after end of the coachroof, their famous diamond-shaped bows, and a more “airborne” coachroof design. The 42 therefore incorporated the same characteristics. This model made quite an impression on the boating public - but also on all the professionals in the industry - thanks to the magnificent images taken by Nicolas and Romain Claris in the Bimini Islands (Bahamas): at sunset, the Lagoon 42 could be seen racing at over 16 knots under an asymmetrical spinnaker. On the videos, some people believed they detected an acceleration of the film during the editing - which was simply not true. The new Lagoon seemed to be enjoying the breeze, and that was a good thing! And yet, this model, being significantly wider than its competitors, is also the most voluminous...

The Replacement for the Lagoon 421

The direct predecessor of the 42 was the 421, itself closely derived from the 420. This latter model, born in 2006, was incredibly avant-garde with its hybrid powertrain, but it also symbolized maximum comfort - obviously at the ...

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ORC 42
Location :
Bastia-Corsica, France
Year :
2023
645 000,00 Inc. tax€