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Lagoon 40 Catamaran Review

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: June 22, 2018

Conditions in Miami’s Government Cut were nearly perfect for testing the new Lagoon 40’s waterproof hatches. With a stiff onshore wind blowing straight down the channel to meet a brisk outgoing current, the cat’s bows plowed repeatedly into seriously steep waves, sending green water up and over the cabin top and raised helm, soaking Lagoon’s managing director, Yann Masselot, who happened to be at the wheel. Beneath the Bimini, though, sitting at the teak cockpit dining table and enjoying the splendid view — ahead through wraparound windows and astern across the wide-open transom — the ride was thoroughly dry and comfortable, as it should be on a catamaran capable of long-range cruising.

The 40 replaces a 39-footer in the Lagoon range as well as the popular Lagoon 400, which is being phased out after a 10-year run. Like its big sister, the Lagoon 50 , it bears the look of a new generation of catamarans from the French builder.

Both boats were designed by a longtime Lagoon collaborator, naval architectural firm Van Peteghem-Lauriot Prévost, with exterior styling by Patrick Le Quément and an interior by Nauta Design. They made their North American debut last winter at the Miami International Boat Show.

This latest breed of Lagoons still carries the brand’s vertical saloon windows, but its cabin roofs and Biminis have evolved and now seem to float atop the house. Larger ports are embedded in the hulls, bringing loads of light into the living space within, and the masts have been located farther aft (reflecting lessons VPLP has learned from its racing multihulls). The new sail plan translates into larger headsails and higher-aspect-­ratio square-topped mains for increased power.

Once in open water, we cut the engines and sailed first with a full main and the self-tacking jib set. The breeze wavered between 15 and 20 knots and moved us along closehauled at 7 knots through boisterous chop. On a broad reach and with the (optional) genoa unfurled, I saw 7.8 to 8 knots on the GPS, which jumped to 9 on occasion as we took off surfing. Good stuff.

I found the raised helm station on the 40 to be quite user friendly. You could reach it from both the cockpit and the side deck, and from the two-person seat, visibility was good on all four corners of the boat. An overhead canvas Bimini provided protection from the elements, but was fitted with roll-up flaps and windows so you could see the sails overhead. Winches were within reach, and with all lines led to the helm, trimming and tacking shorthanded was straightforward.

Lagoon these days infuses its balsa-cored hulls (solid fiberglass below the waterline), bridgedecks and decks with polyester resin and a layer of anti-osmotic resin to prevent blistering.

Interior furniture on the 40 is made from a walnut-colored Alpi; the dark woodwork and leather accents on things like stainless handrails contrast smartly with light-colored fabrics that cover cabin sides and ceilings.

The boat we sailed had a single owners cabin in the port hull. Its queen-size berth was aft and a head and separate shower forward, with storage spaces and a desk in between. There were cabins fore and aft in the starboard hull, each with queen-size bunks and hanging lockers. They shared a large head and separate shower amidships. The 40 also comes in a four-cabin layout, with either two or four heads.

Upstairs in the saloon, a large dining table is forward to starboard and has an L-shaped couch around it. The nav station is to port; its bench can be moved to add more seats at the table for guests. The galley, also L-shaped, is to port and aft, a convenient location when the sliding saloon door is open because the cockpit table is adjacent to it. Across the cockpit, there’s a lounging area under the helm station; another cushioned, forward-facing bench spans the bridgedeck from transom to transom.

The new design reflects a change in CE regulations that require engine rooms to have hatches that open from the safety of the cockpit. Previously, on most cats, hatches were lifted while standing on the transom or transom steps. In a following sea of any size, the benefit is obvious.

The 40 comes standard with two 29 hp Yanmar ­diesels. Delivered at the factory in France, the base price is just under $330,000. The boat we sailed had optional 45 hp Yanmars and saildrives. The power upgrade, plus a host of other options, brought the sticker price up to just over $540,000.

Forty feet is an attractive size for cruising families and charterers who want to enjoy no-heel sailing and the living space a multihull provides. The length makes the boat easy enough for a shorthanded crew to handle and maintain, but large enough for bluewater passages. The Lagoon 400 had a good 10-year run of it. As its replacement, the 40 should enjoy more of the same, but with a fresh new look.

Mark Pillsbury is CW’s editor.

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FAMILY CRUISING CATAMARAN

Sleek and innovative design is what defines the lagoon 40..

The Lagoon 40 immediately stands out … and showcases the synergy of Lagoon Catamarans innovation and expertise.

This superb sailing catamaran takes the Lagoon range to the next level in delivering a luxurious on-water lifestyle.

While faithful to the image of Lagoon’s DNA, a new style is born: an individual, streamlined and accomplished design depicts her large portholes and panoramic view.

This creates a refined and high-performance sailing catamaran, emphasised by the chamfer running from the bow to the stern.

OVERALL LENGTH

FACTORY OPTIONS INCLUDED

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LAGOON 40 KEY FEATURES

With new enhanced interior lines and a selection of luxurious materials handpicked by Nauta Design, this living area is a divine space – spacious and easy to live in.

And thanks to large hull windows with integrated portholes, you’ll enjoy an area bathed in natural light, with exceptional illumination and views.

Enjoy a choice of three or four cabin variations and a wide choice of accommodation layouts to meet the needs of owners and large families.  The new aft cabin is fitted with a ‘semi island’ berth and features ample storage space.

The gorgeous Lagoon 40 has a cockpit area that is exceptionally comfortable.

The starboard dining table accommodates up to twelve guests, and there is a recreation area on the same side and seating at the rear beam.

Her large aft transoms with spacious swim platform allow for easy access to the tender and safe boarding.

And there is additional living space provided by the forward cockpit, complete with sunbathing area.

An ergonomic helm station, accessible from the cockpit or deck, enables communication between the skipper and crew at all times.

PERFORMANCE

A symbol of the new generation Lagoons, the 40 is endowed with advanced performance features: a VPLP hull structure and an increased sail area provide a better sail surface area / displacement ratio. The mast has been repositioned further aft, which stems directly from VPLP’s experience in competitive sailing. 

• A self-tacking jib for simplified manoeuvres
• A large forward triangle for a wider choice of downwind sails: a guarantee of performance
• A shorter boom for ease of manoeuvring
• A main sail with a high aspect ratio, enabling the capture of better airflow in the upper parts of the sail for optimised performance
• The re-centring of weight, thanks to aft positioning of rigging, considerably reduces pitching

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NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

VPLP design (Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost)  is a French-based naval architectural firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, responsible for designing some of the world’s most innovative racing boats. Their designs presently hold many of the World Speed Sailing records.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Nauta design.

Nauta Design are an award-winning naval architecture, yacht exterior styling, and interior design company … having been involved in a range of projects from small production sailing, motor yachts, and catamarans with notable builders such as Beneteau and Lagoon, to large, custom superyachts in both sail and power.

EXTERIOR STYLING

Patrick le quément.

Patrick Le Quement ensures overall design cohesiveness and focus on the key values of seaworthiness, performance, manoeuvrability, and simplicity, ensuring the Lagoon will perform well in all scenarios, continually bringing a fresh new perspective to the world of naval design.

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Lagoon 42, Sabella

“”Lagoons are boldly angular in shape, and we thought that was fantastic. It creates that space inside and looks great on the outside. And the sailing performance for a production catamaran … is very very good.

When we arrived in Les Sables-d’Olonne John had this rockstar entrance… surreal does not even begin to describe how it felt.” ” – Aaron and Lara Jones – Lagoon 42, Sabella

“A big tick to TMG… They’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll give them a 10 out of 10, it’s been great… If you’re going to buy a Lagoon buy it from TMG. ” – Liz and Rob – Lagoon 42, Bilby

Antics on the Flybridge

“It’s very very easy, so much space, we just had 4 couples for 5 days, it was very chilled out and relaxed.

The flybridge is such a big beautiful place with a view, its elevated and we put permanent clears around ours so you can use it anytime, day or night, windy or raining, it doesn’t matter. You can sit up there have lunch, have dinner. We call it the first class lounge, you can’t go wrong.” – Anthony and Seryn Ryan – Lagoon 630MY, Antics

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Happy Lagoon 46 owners

“So excited to have finally taken delivery of our Lagoon 46 in Manly, Queensland yesterday. Rowan McMahon from TMG took us on a windy delivery trip up from the Gold Coast yesterday with lots of smiles onboard. Very happy with our clears, solar arch, Weber BBQ platform and tender setup. We can’t thank TMG enough for their support in getting Arena ready for our family sailing adventures.” – Dean Robertson, Lagoon 46 Owner.

Lagoon 400S2, Espresso

“We love our Lagoon, we’ve been out in some pretty tough conditions and it’s always brought us home safe, it’s fantastic under sail and great at anchor so we absolutely love our boat.

Our favourite thing about our boat is the places it can take us, we get to see a lot of the east coast that most people can only imagine to see and to be able to access it with a boat it’s just fantastic.” – Matt Doncan – Lagoon 400S2, Espresso

Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer

“Greg and Sue Harding created and monitor the Lagooned in Oz Facebook Community and are vital and enthusiastic Lagoon owners.

The pair have owned numerous Lagoons and love their current Lagoon 440. – Greg and Sue Harding” – Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer

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There is more enjoyment in a sailboat in that the enjoyment is in the journey as much as it’s in the destination. That to me makes it a totally different experience.

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“The fact that you can wake up every morning with different scenery… it’s the freedom! For us it was finding a boat that would take us and all our possessions and our Lagoon does that. We live and sail in paradise! ” – David and Nerida Lee – Lagoon 380 Seabreeze

Ticketyboo delivered

“The entire TMG team were really good. In the initial stages, John gave great advice and helped spec the boat, looking back it was all very valuable… From our first enquiry, through specification, order, to delivery and after-sales, TMG have been terrific to deal with. Ordering our Lagoon 40 was no small decision and a perfect delivery reassured us from the start,” Mike Pain.

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“I wanted a big, spacious saloon that you could see through for transparency. I wanted it to feel like a home, like a floating apartment. I thought regarding the kids, on the 42 specifically, we can steer the boat from here on the same level, it’s not a separate area … and the entire thing can be enclosed without it being a visual and physical barrier,” said Lara.

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Every day is magical when you’re living on board. Take this morning, for example … the water was like a millpond, delivering a special sunrise. This was the view from our cabin as we woke up. We chose the 380 for her spacious interior. She’s super easy to sail, well suited for the two of us to live and work on board comfortably and she has plenty of indoor and outdoor living areas,” Said owners, Justin and Kelly.

Lagoon 39, Zephyr

“Ross was super – he went through everything.

We’ve never had that; going through everything was a huge positive.” – Graeme and Linda Hubbard – Lagoon 39, Zephyr

“I think it’s a fascinating and great way to live … so many people put things off until retirement and then can’t achieve their dream when they get there.

I’m happy with my choice.

It stretches you a bit and you juggle a lot of things, but with good people like the team at TMG, you can follow your dream.” – Drew Hakin, Adèle 1

Wonderful memories sailing Sabella

“From our 6 months onboard, there are so many personal highlights. From a sailing and cruising perspective, I can hardly put our time in the Balearics into words. Formentera in particular, some of the anchorages there once the crowds had gone for the day were absolutely stunning. Seeing our young girls develop was something special.”

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Steve is as passionate about Lagoon and Sailaway offers people access to a ‘wow factor’ as part of their holiday – “It’s in reach for people to enjoy a bit of that business class feel with their friends and family, in an everyday way. With the Lagoon, we can live out our passions for sailing, nature and the environment. I have had confidence in Lagoon from the moment I first stepped aboard.”

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“The comfort is just amazing. When we were in rough seas sitting in the cockpit in the monohull, we could touch the water. But in the cat, you’re sitting on top of the flybridge – with 2m following seas – she’s solid, she’s stable, she’s just fantastic in the water,” said Lagoon 440 owners.

Sailing Sabella April Update

Lagoon 42 owner Aaron tells us “…living on Sabella is wonderful. Whilst much smaller than an Australian house, we each have our own space and it doesn’t feel cramped.”

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Bob and Margaret Kennedy have called their Lagoon 420 home for 6 years, “We thought it was terrific. In comparison, our other boat was ‘camping’, but this was ‘home’. We found a little-used boat in very good condition – we lucked out with the perfect boat.”

The Jones Family heads for warmer climates

“There are so many wonderful memories from this short time at sea – sunsets, dolphins, peaceful night watches – this way of life is just spectacular and really feels right for our family. We pinch ourselves each day and wonder when we’ll wake up from the dream,” Lagoon 42 owners the Jones family.

Is this the best Lagoon 450 ever?

This Lagoon 450F was Johns 3rd out of 4 Lagoons “You want to buy a production boat, built in a factory in series. You get a properly designed and built boat. Compared to other 40ft boats a 40ft Lagoon will have the most volume. A signature of Lagoon is its vertical windows. The advantages are you have ample headspace in the saloon, plenty of light and 360 degree views, whilst keeping the sun out.”

The Jones Family take delivery of their new 42

“We’re in Les Sables-d’Olonne and we’re taking the boat out for a test sail and I’m floating on a cloud, I’ve got no idea what’s going on! It’s the most stunning day – in January no less! The weather was fine and the wind almost calm, but regardless she made 3 knots in 5 knots of breeze. What a clever little thing she is!”

HAPPY DAYS ON ZEPHYR

“As soon as we got onboard, we were sold— the sliding doors were brilliant, the big glass window right by the kitchen sink—it was just like an apartment,” said Lagoon 39 owners.

PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS WITH THE WATERS FAMILY

With only limited yachting experience between Darren and Kristy, their Lagoon 500 is fortunately “very user friendly and it was easy to pick up”. To anyone considering following their lead, Kristy is quite clear — “Do it!”

Don McIntyre- A Lifetime of Global Adventure

Don McIntyre, Global Adventurer and Explorer, Life in Tonga with his Lagoon 450, Golden Globe, Royal Yacht Club Nomuka. Don describes the boat as “perfect, fantastic, incredible”— this “is the most fun” and “living on-board is like an apartment on the water”.

The liveaboard life Lagoon style

The Atkinsons love their catamaran. They had the design in mind for 20 years, and even though they weren’t actively looking, when they saw the Lagoon 400, they found the exact layout they had been dreaming of.

LAGOON 52F – HANDOVER COMPLETE!

Working with TMG was a positive experience for John and Tania, “the team were always on hand and did everything they could for them throughout the process,” said the Lagoon 52 owners.

Lagoon 42 modified for quadriplegic sailor

‘When you’re in a wheelchair there’s a lot of places you never see or you can’t get to. They’re just not accessible. Yesterday when we were out we sailed past some of those places that I have never seen before,’ Cliff said. For many sailors the freedom of the sea is one of the attractions. For Cliff, it’s life changing.

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The Lagoon 40 is the entry level catamaran for the famous French catamaran manufacturer now that they have stopped producing the 39, the 400 S2 and the iconic 380. The 40 is almost 800kg lighter than the 39- that will give you an idea of how Lagoon had adjusted the dial on this boat. The mast is further back than the 400 in the new Fourth Gen style and it is wider.

A Big Seller Will the 40 hit the kinds of sales that the 380 achieved? You wouldn’t bet against it, this looks like it will become one of the best selling Lagoon catamarans of all time. It will have to catch the 42 though. These days, of course, they have a lot of competition from the likes of Fountaine Pajot , Leopard and even sister company Excess.

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– The 40 is 800Kg lighter than the 39. – The mast has been moved further back compared to the 400 (easier sail handling). – Visibility is pretty good to all 4 corners, the port bow being the hardest to see. – Down below there’s plenty of space. She’s the best in class here. – Put the square top mainsail down as one one of your priority options. – She sails OK upwind for a fixed keel cruising cat, don’t pinch her too high. – Upgrade to the 45HP Yanmars if you can.

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Overall Design

Designed by long term Lagoon partners VPLP, the 40 has taken many of the design cues from her older and larger fourth generation sisters (especially the successful 42): a more angular, muscly look, bigger windows and portholes for more light.  The saloon windows are still vertical, that trademark Lagoon look, but they have been stretched which gives the boat a streamlined look.

4th Gen Styling with the Mast Further Aft With a vacuum-infusion construction and balsa coring in the deck and the hull above the waterline, the weight has been kept off as much as possible. The mast is well aft in the new 4th Gen style, with an easy to handle main and bigger foresail- all good stuff for sailing her short handed.

• The accommodation is the roomiest in her class, although Fountaine Pajot probably matches her with the Isla 40.
• She feels safe to clamber about – there are plenty of handrails to grab onto and most of the hatches are recessed on deck
• The Lagoon 40 is well set up for short-handed or even single handed sailing with that mast aft, big headsail configuration.
• She is surprisingly good upwind and great fun off the wind (especially with the larger headsail up in 18 knots of wind).
• Lagoon is a popular brand. If their previous models are anything to go by, there should be demand for your boat when it is time to sell.
• The Square Top main is an option. This should be first on your list in my opinion or you’ll risk feeling underpowered under sail, especially in lighter winds.
• Because the bimini stops short of the aft bench and that bulkhead helm, the aft cockpit will get wet quickly in a downpour.
• The saloon / aft cockpit area doesn’t feel as open as many of her competitors, especially with that mast support stepped so far back. It feels a bit like you have to weave your way into the saloon compared to more open designs like some of the Nautitech catamarans we have taken a look at.
• There is no ventilation in the roof in the saloon – this could get hot and stuffy quickly with the burners on.
• The folding ladder that you use to get onto the coachroof from the foredeck could be sturdier
• At 300L, the fresh water storage is on the low size compared to the competition.

2 steps take you up from the sugar-scoops to the aft cockpit where they have added an aft beam seat and a dining table with an L-Shaped wrap around sofa. The bulkhead helm peeps up over the bimini on the starboard side in traditional Lagoon Sport Top fashion, and there´s a day lounger tucked in behind it on the starboard side.

You´ll need to step up to see the bows though which makes it more difficult to reach the throttles. Coming in stern first when docking is the way to go, just duck under the bimini for the best visibility and at 38 and a half foot, she is very manoeuvrable with those twin engines (29HP or 40HP on the upgrade).

Getting up onto the bimini and to the mast is pretty easy- either jump up from the helm, or head up via the ladder from the foredeck. Most of the deck hatches are recessed on the deck (apart from the forepeaks).

Decent Visibility, Well Connected Overall, the helm position is a great compromise. You are connected to the cockpit, visibility is OK, and the mast is still low enough to access quickly and easily if you need to sort problems out with any lines.

The downside with these single bulk head helms is that it’s not so easy to trim your sails on both tacks. The genoa is problematic on the port tack. Also, if it´s raining hard, your aft cockpit is going to get wet quickly unless you get your helm covers up quickly, there is not as much protection as you get on cats with a full bimini.

The other thing with the 40, is that the bimini does not extend back to the aft of the boat. That gives you a view of the mainsail from the aft bench but again, that means there is less protection from the sun and rain at the back of the boat.

Well, this is where Lagoon excels, isn’t it? With fatter hulls than much of the competition, there is more room down here for accommodation and the 40 feels like a much bigger boat than 38 and a half feet.

The saloon and galley layout is pretty standard- why change a winning formula? There’s an aft facing galley on the port side (with only a single sink though). Forward is an ample wrap around sofa, the dining table and a nav desk tucked into the forward port corner.

To starboard aft is a refrigerator/freezer and plenty of storage. Ventilation comes from 2 forward hatches. They could do with some hatches in the roof in my opinion, I say that about most of the Lagoons. It would be cooler and you could keep an eye on the mainsail.

Three or Four Cabins Your options are three to four cabins and two to four heads. In the maestro version, the whole port hull is given over to the master suite, and it feels big. Forward is the head with a large shower , and aft is an island berth. Amidships, there’s an office space with a desk and sofa, and a sliding door to keep any pesky guests out. With those bigger port windows, it’s nice and light down here.

In the other hull to starboard, there are two guest cabins that share a head with a shower (or you can go for 2 smaller heads). If you really want to pack ’em in, you can configure the boat with 4 berths and 4 heads, but I’d go 4 berths and 2 or 3 heads or 3 berths and 2 or 3 heads.

It´s worth going for the square-top mainsail option on the 40, as this will catch the clean air up high and will move the Lagoon nicely in a breeze. Like most of the range, she won´t get going quickly in light airs, but once the wind fills in, this catamaran will move nicely, especially on a beam reach with the Code 0 up (go for the bowsprit option if you can). In a moderate to fresh force 4/5 you should see double digit speeds off the wind and respectable speeds (8 knots) pointing higher up to 50 degrees apparent.

Acceptable Upwind Performance Sailing upwind, you will probably be doing 110 degree tacks. Pinch her any further and the speed drops off and you will start to slip sideways, but that is true of many cruising cats. If you need to get up wind fast, fire up the leeward engine to give you a boost.

The standard sail area is 875ft with a self-tacking jib with sheets that lead back to a track on the coach roof just forward of the mast. This frees up the foredeck for a sunlounger cushion just aft of the nets.

She’s an easy boat to handle short-handed. All lines come back to the helm (apart from the furling lines for the headsails and the gennaker sheets). Make sure you go for the folding props- that should give you an extra knot.

The standard engine set up is twin 29HP Yanmars with saildrives, but I would recommend the upgrade to 2x 45HP to help you power through the chop. There is minimal weight penalty. The 40 will motor along happily at over 7 knots at 2,300 rpm and you should see 6 knots with just one engine running if you want to conserve diesel. The engine rooms are nice and roomy for maintenance – we have no complaints on that front.

The Lagoon 40 has every chance of match the 380’s sales number as long as they don’t launch another entry level boat any time soon.

The Market Leader There is stiff competition in this sector of the market, with Fountaine Pajot launching the Isla 40 (bit nippier, feels less robust), the Nautitech 40 Open (more performance, less space down below) and the Bali 4.1 (higher boom, more living space), but I would guess that the Lagoon is the top seller.

The charter companies have lapped this boat up and they remain very popular with owner operators too. It should definitely be on your short list.

How does the Lagoon 40 compare to the 400S2 and the 380? In terms of size, the 40 sits in between these 2 boats. With the mast stepped back, in general the Sail Area to Displacement ratios are lower for the newer Lagoons. In light winds, the game is all about getting the Code 0 up. The 410 is substantially longer and packs more sail power for its weight than the others.

How much does a new Lagoon 40 cost? The price is heavily dependent on the options you go for, but €500-550k gets you in the ball park for a new boat (ex taxes).

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Nathalie | 2019 Lagoon 40

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Nathalie | Lagoon 40 39.27ft

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At the forefront of the Lagoon brand is Lagoon 40, one of their most popular models. Despite being a smaller model, Lagoon 40 clearly honors the brand's high standards and is characteristic of Lagoon Catamarans in terms of design and spirit. It has a spacious layout and is known for both high comfort and personal style. Industry-leading construction methods ensure highest quality and top performance.

The 2019 Lagoon 40 Nathalie has been in our charter fleet since new. In excellent condition.

Option to stay in our fleet until October 2025 with 22.000€ guaranteed income or take the boat out from our fleet after this season in November.

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• Length: 39ft
• Beam: 23' 9"
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Status: Active

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• Length Overall: 39.27 ft
• Beam Measure: 23' 9"
• Engine Brand: Yanmar
• Year Built: 2019
• Engine Model: 3YM30
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 3265

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Lagoon 40 – tested and reviewed

Lagoon yachts has led the way for cruising catamarans and the new 40 is another trailblazing example, as sam jefferson discovers.

William Morris may be best remembered these days for his rather floral duvets that blight great swathes of Kensington, but he was a man who could pen a punchy quote once in a while. Back in the day he observed that: “There can be no true beauty without purpose.”

The first time I clapped eyes on a cruising multihull my thoughts turned to William. I don’t care how you dress ’em up, they rarely look anything other than lumpen and angular. Yet while they are not going to win many beauty contests, they are also fiendishly popular and there has to be a reason for this. That reason becomes eminently clear to anyone who has worked for any length of time in the charter industry – particularly in the Caribbean. Out there, you can be anchored in a monohull with a load of guests all jammed in the cockpit like peas in a pod trying to enjoy a sundowner while the boat rolls to the swell in somewhat disconcerting arcs and your guests all complain of slight queasiness.

Meanwhile, a few metres away, a catamaran will be lying serenely at anchor with guests flitting around an area the size of Trafalgar Square with an air of unhurried sang-froid that contrasts unpleasantly with your own unhappy crew and you know which skipper will be getting a tip at the end of the trip. This is why cruising multihulls are popular – and growing in popularity year on year.

In recent years Lagoon has done more than probably any other manufacturer to put cruising cats on the map and it continues to be the market leader. Backed by the financial muscle of the Beneteau Group and the expertise of VPLP yacht design it continues to turn out polished performers and the Lagoon 40 is the successor to the old 400.

It’s an entirely new design that incorporates many of the features seen in the Lagoon 42. As such, the mast has been shifted much further aft. This allows for a bigger, more powerful fore triangle and also reduces pitching significantly while also making for a more manageable mainsail. Lagoon has also worked hard on trying to provide more ‘feel’ for the helmsman; a common criticism of multihulls is that you feel somehow divorced from the action and Lagoon has worked hard on the steering linkage and rudder shape in order to obviate this.

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I’m never going to be bowled away by the beauty of any cruising multihull, but the Lagoon was reasonably easy on the eye. At 40ft long, she’s not at the point where she is intimidatingly slab sided and her freeboard has been further offset by a knuckle just below deck level that deflects the eye away from the freeboard. The deck superstructure is also reasonably neat and unobtrusive. The helm is offset to starboard and is raised slightly above the cockpit level but is certainly not a full blown flybridge. This keeps things looking neat and uncluttered. The lack of a flybridge also means that the rig looks somewhat less like a clumsy afterthought perched atop like an incongruous feather in a baseball cap. Instead, it looks far more integrated into the yacht itself.

Although Lagoon has worked hard on weight-saving measures, the 40 is by no means a lightweight flyer. She weighs in at 10.2 tonnes which is significantly more than the 7.8 tonnes of Nautitech’s N40. But Lagoon knows its market and the key here is decent sailing performance married to high levels of comfort and ease of handling. In these respects the Lagoon excels. As soon as you step aboard, you can see that the cockpit area and deck layout have been well thought through. The easiest access is via the sugar scoops and you then find yourself in a comfortable and commodious cockpit area shaded by a solid fixed bimini that is an integral part of the coachroof. The helming position is separated off slightly by being raised but not to the extent where the helmsman is completely divorced from the crew. This is important, as a full blown flybridge can leave the helmsman isolated and this can even be a safety issue in heavy weather. Meanwhile, all of the basic running rigging controls are led to the helmsman’s station keeping the cockpit uncluttered. Only the two winches for the Code 0, located aft and well outboard even hint that this is a sailing yacht to the crew cosseted in the comfort of the cockpit. The large cockpit table, which is offset slightly to port with an L shaped seating arrangement. There is further lounging space to starboard and also aft. The dinghy davits are sensibly thought out and constructed of chunky looking tubular steel.

The yacht I tested had the teak deck option which certainly helped cut down any glare as there is always going to be a fair acreage of white plastic on a catamaran of this size. It certainly made the cockpit a really pleasant, convivial space. Stepping out onto the side decks, I was struck by how wide they were and they felt secure with plenty of decent handholds.

Up at the bow there is a small lounging area and anchor locker plus storage set into the bows while further forward there is a trampoline and a short sprit to set the Code 0. There is good storage here for fenders and ground tackle and all of the fittings were of a good specification. There was also the inclusion of a midship cleat which is very important for manoeuvring and is frequently overlooked. It is interesting that Lagoon has eschewed the entirely solid foredeck pioneered on the Bali 4.0 which certainly opens up new vistas of space up here, but is likely no fun in a heavy head sea.

The twin engines on sail drives were set right aft in the hulls abaft the rudder posts and access was somewhat tight but carefully thought out so that you could get to all the relevant and important parts of the engine.

To state that you head ‘down below’ on a catamaran truly is a misnomer as you simply head through a set of patio doors and you’re in an area that resembles a very comfortable and modern apartment. This is the real beauty of cruising catamarans; the simple feeling of space and comfort you get here can’t be rivalled until you get on a monohull in the 60ft range and it is this and it is the fact you are so perfectly connected to the cockpit that makes them so perfect for chartering. The interior has been designed by Nauta, who work with Beneteau on all of their yacht interiors and the general feel in here is very slick and smart if just a tad soulless. The layout is pretty simple; there is a large U-shaped seating area with dining table forward, with a small chart table offset to port.

Aft of this is the galley, which is well placed for passing things out to the cockpit table, with the fridges and freezers set to starboard of the entrance and the L-shaped work surface area including cooker and sink set to port. It’s a sea of smart laminates, light Corian, neutral fabric colours and faux leather that is 100% contemporary. I think in this case it will also age pretty well as it gave the feeling of being hard-wearing. All that light helps to make this interior space feel relentlessly pleasant.

There is an option of three or four cabins with the yacht I tested being the three cabin version with a larger owners suite to port with its own ensuite. There was loads of headroom and also a vast amount of light down here. Again, the furnishings were light and somewhat soulless but it was a genuinely pleasant place to be. The ensuite had a decent amount of space and lovely views of the sea from your shower which is always a boon. To starboard, the pair of doubles nestled at bow and stern with a shared heads in between. Again, there was plenty of space – doubtless aided by the masses of natural light. The general feeling was of a boat that had been very nicely put together down below.

At 40ft the Lagoon doesn’t feel like a tank when manoeuvring in tight corners which was just as well, as the test yacht was jammed into a small spot in a marina near Palma, Mallorca. Conditions were moderate with about five knots of breeze to start with, although the sea breeze picked up to 10-15kt by the afternoon. We motored out of the marina and anchored the 40 in a small cove where we swam and ate and drank while we waited for the breeze to kick in. This was the ideal opportunity to fully appreciate what a great platform the 40 was for simply relaxing and enjoying the sunshine in classic Med conditions.

Eventually, in a moderate breeze, the Code 0 gave the Lagoon real power in what were at times extremely light airs. All of the sail controls were well thought out and, with the exception of the Code 0, it would be eminently possible to sail the 40 singlehanded. The helming position also afforded excellent visibility, with only a small section of the port bow being a blind spot, while you also had an excellent view of the sails while not feeling excluded from the goings on in the cockpit. The self tacking jib was also noticeably more powerful than on many competitor cats. In the very moderate breezes we rarely exceeded 6kt but the yacht handled pleasingly and there was a good amount of ‘feel’ to the helm. I have been told that the yacht is also a strong performer in heavier conditions, as the ‘gull wing’ shape of her nacelle and rig situated well aft has helped reduce pitching and slamming. Sadly, I will have to take other people’s word for that, but it does make sense.

Sam’s Verdict

Lagoon knows its market when it comes to creating cruising cats and, what’s more, it knows what it is about.

The 40 is not revolutionary in concept but she is smart and well thought out. If sailing hard on the wind, pinned over with spray rocketing across the deck is your idea of fun then the Lagoon cannot cater for you.

However she can sail fast and deliver you to your destination in comfort. What’s more, once you’ve dropped anchor, you’ll be able to crack open a bottle of red and sit down to a thoroughly civilised meal in a yacht that is considerably roomier, more comfortable and better appointed than many apartments I have stayed in.

The Spec LOA 38ft 3in (11.7m) Beam 21ft 9in (6.7m) Draught 4ft 2in (1.3m) Lightship displacement 10.9 tonnes Mainsail area 47.50m² Self-tacking jib 34m² Code 0 65m²

Price (base) £227,000 As tested £293,000

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Popular heiress to the 380 with a sleek new style.

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• Easy to handle with an ergonomic helm station, high aspect mainsail, and self-tacking jib.
• Single-level connectivity between cockpit and saloon, with smart, simple and elegant interior design for comfortable and stylish living.
• Strong, but lighter than her predecessors. Weight distribution is optimized to maintain strength and improve performance.
• It will appeal to couples and family cruisers looking for a manageable cat capable of blue-water cruising.

If you would like to find out more or buy this Lagoon 40  please contact us here , or email Robin Hodges, our yacht sales manager, at [email protected].

The Lagoon 40 Catamaran Features:

Easy sailing.

The 60’5” mast is set to further aft as you see on the 42, the boom is shorter and the mainsail is smaller with a higher aspect ratio, making it more manageable but without compromising performance. This 40 has the heavy-duty main which is recommended for the Caribbean trade winds. She also has a self-tacking jib which facilitates shorthanded sailing.

The “white sails” provide plenty of power: in smooth water, with a true wind of 17-20 knots, you will see over 8 knots regularly. There is an option for a bow-sprit and gennaker which will further improve the off-wind speed –  look forward to 10 knots plus.

The standard Yanmar engines are 29HP but we upgrade to the 45HP’s just in case there is any powering to windward in some lumpy seas.

ERGONOMIC HELM STATION

The helm station is compact but with a seat with room for two.  With the mainsail controls, Yanmar engine controls, and power winch easily in reach, sailing short-handed is a breeze. The latest B&G navigation instrumentation is clearly laid out right in front of you and is user-friendly.

The sloping composite bimini offers decent sun protection and there are clear protective roll-down screens if you should encounter a shower.

The slightly raised helm gives great visibility generally around the boat and the steps into the cockpit mean good interconnectivity with the crew. Moving around the deck is safe, the hatches are flush, and the side decks are wide with decent handholds.

The boom is low to the coach roof and access to the mainsail/stack pack for stowing is easy via steps from the helm position. The whole design brings harmony between the rig and the rest of the boat, it simply looks right.

COMFORTABLE AND ELEGANT LIVING SPACE

The transoms are wide and have just two steps to the cockpit level.

The cockpit itself is compact with a good size cockpit table and plenty of seating/soft lounging areas. There is single-level connectivity to the saloon through the sliding door and a sliding window panel gives greater access for passing items from the galley

In the saloon, which feels like a comfortable apartment, the wrap-around vertical windows bring masses of light as well as giving great panoramic views. There are two opening windows forward which provide ventilation and an option for passing drinks forward to those sitting on the forward deck sun cushions. The headroom is 6’6 in the saloon with the nav station on the port side and the ‘lounge’ seating on the starboard. The galley has a three-burner stove, fridge, and freezer as well as good low and high-level storage space and generous countertop areas.

The interior hull design is smart and simple. The joinery finishes inside is walnut which brings an upscale quality. Large embedded portlights allow plenty of natural light and make the cabins feel light and airy. This 40 is the 3 double cabins, 2 heads and showers version.  All cabins and heads are well thought through with decent storage and hanging space and comfortable double berths.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

The Lagoon 40 is strong but lighter than its predecessors. Weight distribution is optimized to maintain strength and improve performance. There is solid fibreglass below the waterline giving reassuring solidity but they have kept the weight low above the waterline with vacuum-infusion construction and balsa coring in the deck and the hull.

The aft rig position reduces pitching and the gull wing-shaped nacelle reduces slamming in heavier seas. The newly squared-off transoms are wide and make dinghy access much easier. Also, remember the anchor has the roller on the cross-beam so anchoring and attaching the bridle is easy.

IN CONCLUSION

She is easy to handle, looks good and will get you from A to B quickly and in comfort. She is a great platform for couples and families to enjoy the sun and sea in the Caribbean.

The Lagoon 40 Catamaran can be purchased for private use or for placement in our highly regarded charter fleet in the Caribbean. Email Robin Hodges in our yacht sales team at [email protected]  to learn more about this or another Lagoon model.

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