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The Lagoon 42 is the French yard’s top seller and that is because it hits that sweet spot for many buyers. It’s big enough to live aboard very comfortably while not feeling too big to handle for a couple. This review will cover the main Pros and Cons of this model and some of the options we think you should go for.

First Came the 420.. This VPLP design replaced the 420 and the 421 which were pretty big sellers for Lagoon (170 or so), so it had some pretty big shoes to fill. Read our Lagoon 410 review to get an idea how things have moved on since the 2nd Generation boats.

In common with her other fourth generation sisters (the 40, 46 and so on), the 42 has a curvier look than her predecessors. It’s a design that has evolved from the third generation models like the Lagoon 400 (another top seller) and the 450.

She’s solid and looks like she could handle a big sea. And then you have those trademark vertical windows in the saloon that maximise the living space and help keep the sun out of the saloon. You are not going to be sailing as fast as a C-Cat 48 , but that’s not the point of the Lagoon 42. It’s a great sailing/comfort package.

Photos credit: Nicolas Claris, Lagoon.

In common with the other boats in this generation, the mast has been stepped further aft allowing you to fly more sail area forward of the mast. This helps to centralise the weight and reduce pitching, and it makes it easier for a couple or even a solo sailor to manage the mainsail when the wind picks up.

On the 380, Lagoon positioned the rig 37 percent aft. On the 42 it’s 53 percent aft, it´s that big a difference. That’s what helps to minimise the pitching: it’s just over halfway down the boat, centralising the weight of the mast.

Weighty This isn’t a light boat though. There is an option to go for a larger square top mainsail which we would recommend to put at the top of your extras list. The Lagoon philosophy is to build catamarans that are easy to use, and that are comfortable and safe. The 42 ticks those boxes and it performs well for its length and weight, even if it’s not a performance catamaran.

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• Living space. If you are looking to max out your living space per metre of length, then a Lagoon is always going to score highly and the 42 is no exception with a high beam to length ratio. You’ll notice the difference down below, especially. You can see from the side profile shot how far the coachroof extends forwards. That means a big comfy saloon. The shower in the owner’s version is huge.
• The life raft is held in a dedicated open recess on the transom of the boat and can be easily deployed whatever the orientation of the boat.
• Protected helm. The bulkhead helm is well connected to the cockpit and is well protected with a sturdy dodger. It´s a position that has proved popular with buyers. It is open to the sea though (see cons below).
• Although the boom is higher than some of the 42’s competitors, it is lower than a flybridge cat and pretty easy to access- a good compromise
• All the lines lead to the helm which sits to port on the main bulkhead. This make it an easy boat to sail short handed – the coach roof is just a short hop away.
• There’s a nice big nav station to starboard in the saloon at the end of the sofa.
• Resale. Although Lagoon sell a lot of boats, the demand for them is also high on the second hand market as they are a popular brand. If you look after your 42, she should fetch a decent price later.
• This is a heavy boat, so you will need to put some money in your sail locker to power it. Off the wind, you can call these boats nippy (it’s a catamaran after all), but you won’t be setting any speed records closer to the wind, particular in lighter conditions. Make sure the square top mainsail is at the top of your options list. A code 0 would be nice too.
• Lack of hand-grabs on the coachroof. We’d have liked to have seen hand rails here to improve safety going forward. There is a channel that runs along the coach roof to grab, but if its aesthetics vs safety, we choose safety.
• Visibility from the helm. If you stand on tiptoes, and duck and dive a bit, you can just about see all 4 corners of the boat from the bulkhead main. It is easier for taller people. That helm seat is pretty low, you might want to buy an extra cushion!
• Also, the helm is pretty open to port. On the one hand this makes it easy to nip around, but it feels exposed at sea and would worry me on longer night passages.
• Because of the bulkhead main, there is less room in the aft cockpit than other “open” designs. It is hardly cramped though.
• Ventilation in the saloon. There are no overhead hatches, only 2 forward opening windows.
• With the mast stepped back, you have a pole in the saloon breaking up the space. On the other hand, it’s something to grab onto if the weather turns. You might find yourself doing a bit of impromptu pole dancing if the waves get up.
• The edge of the coach roof can get slippy. Watch your step!

Despite her weight, VPLP have done a great job with the 42 on her sailing characteristics. She accelerates well in gusts and on a beam or a broad reach she is a nice mover.

In a gentle breeze you should be sailing at 5-7 knots and in a Force 4 or moderate breeze 8-9. Downwind with the gennaker up you should log speeds in the low teens.

You can pinch the 42 closer, say to 50 (35-40 apparent), but the speed will drop off and you will start to slip sideways. Folding props should be the next item on your extras list after the square top mainsail. They should buy you an extra knot.

Get the Big Sails Out When You Can When the wind dies, you will have your work cut out for you though. In anything under the 10 knots, the 42 is sluggish unless you have more square footage to fly forward of the mast. A gennaker for downwind work and a Code 0 for angles closer to the wind will keep you moving.

If they didn’t make the budget cut, then you can always power up the leeward engine upwind to get you where you need to go quickly. And if they did make the budget cut then it could be time to think of ordering that parasailor for the downwind work 😉

Well Organised With all the lines coming back to the helm, the 42 is well set up for short handed sailing and she is a forgiving boat.

The self-tacking jib makes things easy, but one thing to note is that with the mast stepped back on these boats, the centre of effort of the mainsail is further aft than on other cats. That will tend to turn the boat into the wind and you need to watch the weather helm and make sure that you balance the sail plan.

The Design Feedback Loop All in all, with the 42, Lagoon has learnt from previous models and fed that information back into the design process. In that respect, this French builder is unique in that they have so much data. Only Fountaine Pajot and Leopard come close.

The previous model, the Lagoon 420 has a long bridgedeck, and small nets. That means big comfort with all that volume, but the performance suffers.  On the Lagoon 42, they brought the bridgedeck ratio (LOA-to-bridgedeck length) down to 1.52-to-1.

Living Space

As with most of the range, this is where the Lagoon 42 excels – it is now part of the French builder’s DNA to build comfortable boats and that means plenty of interior volume for her length.

There’s a top-loading fridge by the stairs to the port hull (it can be tricky to rummage around in the bottom of it while you are perched on the steps).

Navigate from the Sofa Forward, there´s an L-shaped sofa which ends up at the nav station, with a decent sized chart table and the interior B&G nav instruments. All in all, it’s a decent space.

They still haven’t gone for overhead hatches on the 42 (same as the older boats like the 450). I can’t think why, as this is a problem for ventilation, especially when you are cooking on the hook or at the dock – the breeze comes through from two forward windows.

A Big Shower If you go for the owner’s layout, the starboard hull is all for the owner with a spacious island berth aft and plenty of windows for light and visibility. There’s a desk amidships and a huge head forward with a spacious shower space. We’ve no complaints, it’s one of the nicest set ups we’ve seen on a production cat.

In the port hull, the aft berth is repeated and next to it is a private head with a separate shower space. Going forward in the port hull is the forward cabin (not as spacious but with plenty of room) with a head and shower combo. You can convert the forepeak into a skipper berth for charters.

The Lagoon 42 comes with twin 45HP Yanmars with saildrives as standard, but you can opt for 57HPs Yanmars and Flexofold folding propellers if your budget will stand it. I would put the folding props at the top of your options list.

The standard power unit will push you along at 7 knots at 2,000 rpm and just over 8 knots at 3,200 rpm with the pedal to the metal, depending on the sea state of course.

Go for the 57s if You Can You’ll get around half an knot extra with the more powerful engines, but they will help you punch through the waves if you are smacking into them.

Owner’s Review

If you would like more information on the Lagoon 42, Anas & Noellie from Sailing Malaika have also kindly helped us out with an owner’s review.

Lagoon have done a great job on the 42 in designing a boat that punches above its weight on performance for the volume it carries and the comfort that gives.

This model is a big step up from the 420 performance wise and it feels like they are turned the speed dial up versus the previous generation of boats.

The boat can be sluggish in light airs, but then you have the option of the Code 0. Because the mast has been stepped aft, you have room to fly more square metres forward of the mast. Top of your options list should be the square top main as that will push your SA/D ratio up to a more respectable 18.

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How much does a Lagoon 42 Cost? What is the Price? As always, this heavily depends on the options you go for. The basic price for a Lagoon 42 is around the €350k mark, but once you start adding all of those options, you can easily arrive at a figure of €500k. Then you add your taxes, of course. That should give you a ball park figure.

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From stealing the spotlight in the Sydney International Boat Show to bagging four awards within one year of its launch, the Lagoon 42 catamaran is famous for its almost oxymoronic quality of being remarkably spacious yet compact enough to be easy to navigate. 

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DESIGN – EXTERIOR & INTERIOR

The Lagoon 42 catamaran is a powerful yet graceful product of Patrick Le Quement’s exterior designing combined with France’s VPLP Design. The interior has been designed by Italy’s Nauta Design and the Lagoon 42 boasts a generous space not only in the cockpit but also the helm and the saloon, thanks to the unique uniform cockpit to saloon leveling. 

The Lagoon 42 catamaran’s helm station easily fulfills the need for a large area. The helm station allows for one person to  work the lines while the other helms – making it very convenient for couples or two-person crews. If the need arises, the proximity of the helm station to the line management area even allows the person on the helm to simultaneously do both – manage the lines while also working on the helm.

The equipment at the helm station is not only efficiently angled and placed but is also protected from harsh weather conditions by the hard-top bimini and Plexiglass panels. The Plexiglass panels also provide excellent visibility of the sails, given that the low seat at the helm is not occupied by someone of a short stature which might not make viewing over the high coachroof an easy task. The seat, however, does have room to be comfortably occupied by two people. 

The helm station does have one drawback, though. The helm person is exposed to the sea with nothing but a cockpit tent precluding the fall into the side deck and even potentially into the water on a particularly rough sea day. The safety, therefore, might be something to consider when looking into buying the Lagoon 42 catamaran. 

Another unique feature that the Lagoon 42 catamaran boasts is the replacement of grab rails with the recessed rails around the coachroof. The recessed rails are not characteristically easy to hold onto and might pose a risk to those who do not make holding onto them a strict priority. 

Overall, the helm is spacious, ideally equipped and also easily accessible from the cockpit. 

ACCOMODATIONS

The Pixel glass sliding panels form the way from the cockpit to the saloon for which 3-cabin and 4-cabin versions are available. 

The U-shaped galley does not provide a lot of space with its narrow bench but does have a direct access to the cockpit. It is divided into two parts and has a single sink, three-burner gas stove, an icebox that acts as a refrigerator and a microwave oven. 

The master suite has a 175 cm wide bed, a desk in the middle and a large shower room. The rest of the guest cabins have a relatively smaller  shower rooms but overall there is enough room for 3 couples to be easily aboard the Lagoon 42 catamaran. All hulls, constructed with a Balsa wood core, are light, spacious and bright and have plenty of storage area in the form of underfloor storage as well as cupboards, drawers and shelves. The cabins themselves have multiple opening hatches to allow for ventilation.

The saloon front of the Lagoon 42 catamaran has vertical windows which means there is no unfiltered sunlight but almost a 360° view that can be enjoyed. There is also enough seating space to accommodate a considerable number of people in the cockpit along with an L-shaped settee and an Ottoman.

The build of the interior includes veneer front plywood which is not thin and flaky. The cabinetry is lined with solid wood so the veneer will not peel off very quickly. The joinery also stands out as being of good quality and is considerably fine. The color range is also refreshingly different from the trend of lighter colored interiors. 

ENGINE ROOMS

The engine rooms of the Lagoon 42 catamaran are easily accessible from the stern of the boat without the need for a complete dismantling of the bed. All key steering systems can also be very easily accessed from the engine rooms, making the practical design compatible with safety. The access also means that evaluating filters or belts is not cumbersome and plant machinery can be easily maintained. 

The life raft position is in the middle of the transom which is also very easy to get to and hence definitely a plus point for the Lagoon 42 catamaran.

Perhaps the best part of the Lagoon 42 catamaran design is its compatibility with function. It has been popularly described as being “curvaceous”, owing to the absence of sharp edges. All the corners and edges at the Lagoon 42 catamaran are curved away so there are no hazards if you choose to take the cat into rough seas. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Lagoon 42 is a 42-foot tall catamaran with an overall length of 12.80 meters and a 7.70 meters beam. It has 300 liters of water and fuel capacity each and a maximum 10 day passenger capacity. The Lagoon 42 catamaran has 45 hp power and a minimum draft of 1.25 meters. The main sail area is 55 sq. meters while the genoa area is 35 sq. meters. 

In conclusion, the Lagoon 42 catamaran provides a good value for its money. It is beamy, fast, light and very spacious for a couple. Although there are issues that can be adjusted with varying levels of effort, Lagoon 42 is quite promising for a catamaran of its price, given the amount of comfort and ease it provides to its owners. 

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• Architects: Van Peteghem-Lauriot Prévost
• Exterior styling: Patrick Le Quément
• Interior design: Nauta Design
• Length over all: 12.80 m / 42′
• Beam: 7.70 m / 25′ 3″
• Draft: 1.25 m / 4′ 1″
• Mast clearance: 20.65m / 67′ 9″
• Light displacement: 12 t / 26,460 lbs
• Sail area: 90 m² / 968 ft²
• Full-batten mainsail: 55 m² / 592 ft²
• Squaretop mainsail opt: 59 m² / 635 ft².
• Self tacking jib: 35 m² / 395.5 ft².
• Code 0 (opt.): 68 m² / 732 ft²
• Engine (std): 2 x 45 CV YANMAR 4JH45 / 2 x 45 HP YANMAR 4JH45
• Fuel capacity: 300 l (+ optional 300 l) / 79 US gal (+79 US gal in option)
• Fresh water capacity: 300 l (+ optional 300 l) / 79 US gal (+ optional 79 US gal in option)

Lagoon 42: A Sleek Modern Design

The Lagoon 42 has a strong resemblance to the Lagoon 52. While it retains the main features of the new generation of Lagoons, it sports a beautiful and elegant silhouette. The mast was moved far aft to re-center the weight which greatly reduces pitching. With a self-tacking genoa and much smaller boom, sail-handling is made a lot easier for short -handed sailing or for a couple.

The open transoms and one-level living space from cockpit into the saloon is new for Lagoon and provides a nice unobstructed living area. The saloon and cockpit are huge areas with lots of lounging space everywhere. The raised helm is closed in by a sliding door, similar to that of the 450S and 52S . The Lagoon 42 is yet another powerful and dynamic design by VPLP.

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Explore the wonders of the sea with the elegant Lagoon 42 Catamaran.

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• Overall Length 12,80m / 42'
• Overall Beam 7,70m / 25'3''
• Draft 1,25m / 4'1''
• Height over keel 20,65m / 67'9''
• Displacement (CE) 12,1 t.
• Sailing area 90 m² / 968 sq.ft
• Mainsail Crab 59m² / 635 sq.ft
• Jib 35m² / 377 sq.ft
• Code 0 (opt.) 68m² / 732 sq.ft
• Engines 2 x 45 CV / 2 x 45 HP
• Fuel 300 l / 79 US gal
• Capacity Water 300 l / 79 US ga
• Beds 6 a 12
• Certification A:12; B:14; C:20; D:30
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Discover the stunning lagoon 42 catamaran: features, performance and design.

The Lagoon 42 is one of the most impressive and popular catamarans on the pleasure boat market today.

Designed by renowned French naval architect Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prevost, the Lagoon 42 combines elegance, comfort and performance to offer a unique sailing experience.

This 42 feet (12.8 meters) long and 25 feet (7.7 meters) wide catamaran has a capacity to accommodate up to 8 people, making it perfect for trips with family or friends.

The Lagoon 42 has a spacious and ergonomic design, with a large deck and a well-designed cockpit that maximizes comfort and functionality.

Performance-wise, the Lagoon 42 is a fast and stable catamaran.

With a light weight and a large mainsail, this catamaran can reach a cruising speed of up to 8 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.

Therefore, the speed of the Lagoon 42 makes it ideal for both sport sailing and long distance sailing.

In addition, the Lagoon 42 features a sensitive steering system that allows easy and safe handling even in adverse weather conditions.

It also has a large storage capacity, allowing you to carry everything you need for long periods of sailing.

In terms of design, the Lagoon 42 has a modern and elegant look.

The hull is designed with a low profile and smooth curves that enhance its aerodynamics and performance.

The deck features ample space for sunbathing and relaxing, as well as an open-air galley and spacious dining area.

Why is the Lagoon 42 the perfect catamaran for demanding sailors?

The Lagoon 42 is a sailing catamaran designed to offer the perfect balance between performance, comfort and safety.

This makes it an excellent choice for demanding sailors looking for a catamaran that can offer a high quality sailing experience.

In terms of performance, the Lagoon 42 features a lightweight and aerodynamic structure that allows for smooth and fast sailing.

The catamaran features a tall mast and a large mainsail, allowing it to sail efficiently even in strong wind conditions.

In addition, the Lagoon 42 is equipped with two high-powered diesel engines, making it more maneuverable and easy to control.

In terms of comfort, the Lagoon 42 features a spacious and ergonomic design that makes it ideal for long periods of sailing.

The catamaran can accommodate up to 12 guests, with four double cabins and two single berths at the bridge ends.

In addition, it features a full galley, a spacious dining area and a lounge area that can be opened up to enjoy the sea breeze and ocean views.

In terms of safety, the Lagoon 42 is designed with a number of features that make it safer for offshore cruising.

The catamaran has a solid and stable structure that allows it to maintain its balance even in heavy swell conditions.

In addition, it is equipped with a series of high-tech navigation equipment, such as a GPS system, a radar and an emergency communication system.

Unforgettable sailing experience: The ergonomics and comfort of the Lagoon 42

The Lagoon 42 is a catamaran that offers an unforgettable sailing experience thanks to its ergonomics and comfort.

The design of this catamaran has been carefully thought out to offer the highest possible level of comfort to its occupants.

On the deck of the Lagoon 42 you can find different areas designed for entertainment and relaxation, such as the large lounge area located at the bow of the boat, ideal for sunbathing or enjoying an outdoor dinner.

In addition, the Lagoon 42 has a large living area in the cockpit, equipped with comfortable sofas and a central table to share unforgettable moments with family or friends.

The interior of the Lagoon 42 is also exceptionally spacious and comfortable.

The layout of the spaces is very practical and functional, with a galley equipped with everything you need to prepare meals on board, a dining area and a lounge area.

The cabins are also spacious and feature plenty of storage, making the onboard experience even more comfortable.

Another feature that makes sailing aboard the Lagoon 42 exceptionally comfortable is the responsive steering system.

The helm is designed to be easy to operate, which makes sailing smoother and easier.

In addition, the Lagoon 42 boasts a large storage capacity, which means you can take everything you need with you on board without sacrificing space.

In short, the Lagoon 42’s ergonomics and comfort make it ideal for those looking for a comfortable and luxurious sailing experience.

If you want to enjoy sailing with maximum comfort, the Lagoon 42 is an excellent option to consider.

The sporty performance of the Lagoon 42: A fast and safe catamaran

The Lagoon 42 is a catamaran that offers excellent sporty performance thanks to its advanced design and high quality materials.

This catamaran has been designed to be fast, safe and maneuverable, making it perfect for those looking for an exciting and sporty sailing experience.

One of the features that makes the Lagoon 42 exceptionally fast is its hull design.

The catamaran’s hulls are designed to minimize water resistance and improve the boat’s speed.

In addition, the hull design also makes the Lagoon 42 more stable and maneuverable in windy conditions and rough seas, which improves safety on board.

The Lagoon 42 is also equipped with an advanced navigation system, which includes a satellite navigation system, a radar system and a radio communication system.

These advanced navigation systems allow boaters to accurately track their position and avoid potential hazards on the water.

In addition, the Lagoon 42 features a large mainsail and furling jib for efficient sailing and increased speed on the water.

The catamaran is also equipped with a motor propulsion system, which is automatically activated in the event of a lack of wind to ensure that the boat always has enough power to maintain its speed.

Spacious and elegant design: The deck and cabin of the Lagoon 42

The Lagoon 42 is a catamaran that has been designed to offer the highest level of comfort and luxury in its interior.

The design and interior features of the Lagoon 42 have been thought out to provide a first class sailing experience for its occupants.

The interior of the Lagoon 42 is exceptionally spacious and comfortable. The layout of the spaces has been designed to be very practical and functional.

The galley is equipped with everything needed to prepare meals on board, and features a refrigerator and freezer to keep food fresh.

The dining area has a central table and comfortable seating to share unforgettable moments with family or friends.

The Lagoon 42’s cabins are also spacious and feature plenty of storage, making the onboard experience even more comfortable.

In addition, the cabins are air-conditioned and ventilated, ensuring a comfortable temperature at any time of the day or night.

The Lagoon 42 also features a spacious living area in the cabin, equipped with comfortable sofas and a central table.

This area is ideal for enjoying the panoramic view of the sea and relaxing while sailing. The cockpit also features a multifunction screen that displays navigation information and the boat’s systems.

In short, the Lagoon 42’s design and interior features offer the highest level of comfort and luxury on the water.

If you are looking for a luxurious and comfortable boating experience, the Lagoon 42 is an excellent option to consider.

Safety on board Lagoon 42: Design and features

Safety is a major concern when sailing, and the Lagoon 42 is designed to ensure the safety of its occupants at all times.

This catamaran has advanced safety features that ensure safe and smooth sailing.

One of the most important safety features on the Lagoon 42 is its hull design.

The catamaran’s hulls are designed to minimize water resistance and improve the boat’s speed, but also to ensure the boat’s stability and safety at all times.

The hull design makes the Lagoon 42 very maneuverable, making it easy to sail in windy conditions and rough seas.

The Lagoon 42 also features an advanced anchoring system that ensures secure anchoring on any type of seabed.

In addition, the catamaran is equipped with advanced communication systems, such as a VHF radio system and a satellite emergency call system, which enable clear and fast communication in case of emergency.

Another safety feature of the Lagoon 42 is its lighting system. The catamaran is equipped with navigation lights that allow other boats to see it in the dark, reducing the risk of collisions.

In addition, the Lagoon 42 also has deck lights and reading lights in the cabins, ensuring adequate illumination at all times.

In short, the Lagoon 42’s advanced design and safety features ensure safe and smooth sailing at all times.

If you are looking for a catamaran that offers a safe and worry-free sailing experience, the Lagoon 42 is an excellent option to consider.

Benefits of Lagoon 42: What makes this catamaran special?

The Lagoon 42 is a catamaran that offers a wide range of benefits to its occupants, making it one of the best options for those looking for a luxury sailing experience.

Here are some of the benefits that make the Lagoon 42 special:

• Design and Comfort: The Lagoon 42’s design is exceptionally comfortable and spacious. It features an abundance of storage space, fully equipped galley, dining and lounging areas, and spacious and airy cabins.
• Performance and stability: The Lagoon 42 is a very stable catamaran that offers exceptional sailing performance. The hull design allows for smooth and comfortable sailing even in windy and rough sea conditions.
• Advanced safety: The Lagoon 42 has advanced safety features that ensure safe and smooth sailing. The hull design, anchoring system, communication systems and lighting are just some of the safety features of the Lagoon 42.
• Advanced technology: The Lagoon 42 is equipped with advanced technology that makes it easy to use and navigate. The navigation system, multifunction displays and speed control systems make navigation simple and precise.
• Style and luxury: The Lagoon 42 is a luxury catamaran that offers a modern and elegant style. It features high quality finishes and exceptional attention to detail that make the onboard experience truly luxurious.
• Energy saving: The Lagoon 42 is also designed to be energy efficient. It features renewable energy systems, such as solar panels and advanced energy management systems, which reduce fuel consumption and lessen environmental impact.

In short, the Lagoon 42 offers a wide range of benefits that make for a truly exceptional sailing experience.

From its design and comfort, to its performance and advanced safety, the Lagoon 42 is one of the best options for those looking for a luxury catamaran.

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S/V Korra is a 2018 Lagoon 42 catamaran, for sale by owner. Korra has been owned and actively maintained by a full-time cruising couple since 2020. She is a 3-cabin owner’s version and is extremely well outfitted for blue-water cruising.

Starting in Spain, the owners sailed across the Atlantic, through the Panama Canal and up the west coast of Mexico to her current destination in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The boat has never been chartered and has been lovingly cared for and maintained. Korra comes with significant upgrades, spares, creature comforts and toys for an easy start to your new adventure. Most of the upgrades were installed between 2021 and 2023. The boat has everything necessary for coastal or long-distance cruising – bring your bathing suit and sail away! An out-of-water survey from September 2023 is available at request.

This new member of the Lagoon family is a sleek, modern design. While retaining the main features of the latest generation of Lagoons, it shows us a new path. The elegant silhouette with newly designed coach roof emphasizes the powerful and dynamic nature of this new model.

An ingenious deck layout: The mast is moved further aft and the self-tacking jib, provide ease of handling and the ability to bring all operations together in one place.

An ergonomic helm station at the coachroof bulkhead, offers many advantages including direct communication between the cockpit and saloon, improved circulation forward and aft of the helm station, direct access to the coach roof with easier access to the boom, a composite bimini with a sliding panel to ensure a good view of the sails, a closure panel for helm station safety when under way.

The cozy cockpit, with smooth, elegant curves, a single level from the aft platform to the saloon ensures excellent use of space and ease of circulation on board. A large glazed door, the entire width of the coach roof, provides access to the interior. The suspended steps at the transom provide a continuous wide platform worthy of a large vessel.

Outstanding features and upgrades:

• New standing rigging incl. all wires, turnbuckles, swages (Sep 2023) There was no incident (manufacturing defect)
• New Northern Lights 5kw 220v Generator, 50h (Dec 2023)
• New ACCO 3/8” G4 Galvanized steel anchor chain (Sep 2023)
• Copper-coat antifoul bottom paint (2021)
• Flex-o-fold folding propellors (2021)
• Electrical Upgrade (2021):
• 1200Ah 12V Relion LiFePO4 lithium batteries,
• 5kw Victron Quattro inverter (220V),
• Voltworks 2000W Pure Sinewave inverter (120V),
• LG solar panels x4 (LG360NIC) 360W,
• Victron MPPT solar charge controllers 2x (150/60) & 1x (100/50)
• 40Gph Watermaker from “HP Watermakers” with prefilter and 5-micron spare filters
• Water heater
• Teak cockpit deck and upgraded teak table
• Full weather enclosure
• Starlink dish and WiFi Router
• 2 Yanmar 57 HP engines (1600 hours, last full service at 1500h)
• Dinghy Tender with 15 HP Suzuki engine, Aluminum bottom
• Dinghy wheels, stainless steel dinghy chain and small anchor
• Bowsprit and Code 1 (2021)
• Second genoa sail

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Construction.

• Fiberglass polyester and vinylester resin and Foam sandwich hulls - white gelcoat
• Solid glass under waterline
• Yanmar 4JH57 (57hp) x 2 engines with SD60 saildrives (circa 1600 hours)
• Latest generation digital Yanmar engine displays
• Flex-o-Fold Folding props
• Northern Lights 5kw generator
• Spare Oil, Coolant, Belts, and Filters
• Upgraded Sirocco 2 fans
• Modified dropdown table with full cushion for more comfortable lounging
• Dimmable lighting controls
• Integrated Fusion speakers
• Induction Stove
• Factory Gas Stove
• InstaPot (airfry/roast/bake/pressure cooker/sautee/steam)
• Extra cupboard shelf
• Faucet galley tap extender
• Smoked-glass splash back behind sink (to prevent cockpit table cushions getting sprayed)
• 220v AC plug outlet (2 sockets) in work surface
• Stainless Steel Isotherm CR-130 fridge with front opening door and ice box
• Stainless Steel Frigonautica Freezer with front opening door
• Isotherm DR65 Drink Fridge
• Eno gas oven
• Stainless Steel Pots and Pans with detachable handle for saving space
• Bluesky microwave

Electronics

• Samsung HD TV
• Sonos Soundbar
• 1200Ah 12V Relion LiFePO4 lithium batteries
• 5kw Victron Quattro inverter (220V)
• Voltworks 2000W Pure Sinewave inverter (120V) for US devices
• LG solar panels x4 (LG360NIC) 360W 2kw of solar panels on beautifully designed custom arch and
• Victron battery management systems and Cerbo screen, with Victron Remote. Monitoring and Control (monitor & take control of the systems remotely via your phone or tablet!)
• Victron Cerbo tank level monitoring of diesel

Deck Equipment

• Electric Harken winch at helm (for sailing plus dinghy hoist)
• Manual Harken winch at helm
• Spare Washdown pump
• Dyneema sugar scoop guardrails (replaced awkward wired ones)
• Fly screens and sunshades on all main hatches
• Boat hook and fish gaff hook
• Mooring lines and fenders
• Various country courtesy flags

Sails and Rigging

• Square top main sail
• Self-tacking gib on furler
• Custom made reinforced code zero
• Custom made spare genoa
• Additional sheave fitted at mast top for extra halyard (spare or for asymmetric)
• All halyards and most running rigging changed to Dyneema, including dinghy hoist line and topping lift
• Main Halyard fitted with anti-chafe cover

Engines and Mechanical

• Folding props from Flexofold (2021)
• Northern Lights generator (September 2023 circa 60 hours)
• "3D Tender" Aluminum hard bottom with front storage
• Suzuki DF-15 four-stroke 15hp engine
• 10' SS anchor chain and anchor
• spare fuel can

Navigation Equipment

• B&G Zeus 12 inch plotter at helm (Navionics charts (Caribbean & Mexico) plus C Map charts (Med plus UK))
• B&G Halo 20+ radar
• B&G V60 VHF plus remote handheld unit (with extra helm charging cradle fitted)
• Chart table chart ipad mount (dedicated custom fitted tablet repeats helm Zeus chart plotter and is forward facing, for night time or inclement weather situations if required)
• Marine Beam (USA) LED Tri-colour masthead navigation light plus anchor light.
• 2x Auto-Inflating Life Jackets/Harnesses
• Jacklines and tether
• Horseshoe throwable buoyancy cushion
• E.P.I.R.B. Kannad Safe Pro (Battery good until 2028)
• Crewsaver 4px Liferaft (next check 2025)
• 4x Brand New Fire extinguishers
• Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector
• Emergency Bailout Bag
• Heavy Duty Pontoon bags

Anchor and Docking

• Quick windlass remote and chain counter at helm
• Original Lagoon wired-control
• Rocna Vulcan 33kg anchor with SS swivel
• 200' ACCO galvanized steel chain (NEW)
• Delta 25kg anchor and short chain
• Chain locker professionally fitted out with storage segments
• Full set of both round and cylindrical fenders with sleeves
• Large diameter docking and mooring lines for increased peace of mind when in high winds

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ABOUT THE CATAMARAN MAXIM 42

Maxim is a Lagoon 42 ft. catamaran. Truly a luxury and modern beauty! 

We can provide you with 3 double cabins. All with island double beds, private bathrooms with separate showers and toilet. Large windows in the cabins offer magnificent views of the surroundings, large saloon area. The U-shaped fully equipped kitchen oriented towards the external sun-shaded cockpit. Two large trampolines at the bow offer the most comfortable place for relaxation and sunbathing!

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SPECIFICATIONS

Year: 2018 Architects: VPLP design Length: 12.80m / 42 ft. Beam: 7.70 m / 25.3 ft.  Draft: 1.25 m / 4.10 ft Main Sail: Full Batten Genoa: Furling Engine: 2 x 57 HPFuel Capacity: 600 l / 158.50 US gal   Water Capacity: 200 l / 158.50 US gal Base: Malta, Roland Marina, Ta’Xbiex

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An enjoyable catamaran

For this new model, Lagoon has redesigned access to the catamaran by creating an additional aft entryway for each hull.  This innovative solution facilitates movement between the boat and the dock, combining comfort and safety to promote well-being on board.

With its unique signature design, the new access is perfectly integrated into the lines of the catamaran.

A generous catamaran

The new hull form of the Lagoon 43 features generous interior volumes – as well as larger berths, with greater dimensions in every cabin – offering unprecedented living space for her category.

In the owner's cabin, a large forward berth with an en suite head and shower aft provides increased living space, undisturbed by engine noise.  This layout is similar to those found aboard much larger yachts.

An adaptable catamaran

Lagoon has reimagined life on board, presenting a versatile boat with modular boundaries.  This advance makes it possible to transform the space, connecting the interior and the exterior, the saloon and the cockpit, according to preference.

Create numerous arrangements quickly and easily, with a dining table able to accommodate up to 12 people.  An inviting new living area is formed for gathering and sharing a moment together with family or with friends.

Specifications

• Naval architect VPLP Design
• Exterior design Patrick le Quément
• Interior design Nauta Design
• Length Overall 13,92 m / 45,6''
• Beam overall 7,69 m / 25'2''
• Draft 1,4 m / 4'5''
• Air Draft 19,94 m / 65'4''
• Light displacement (CE) 13,319 T / 29,363 Lbs
• Upwind sail area 105 m² / 1,130 sq.ft
• Square top mainsail 68 m² / 731,946 sq.ft
• Furling genoa 37 m² / 398 sq.ft
• Engine power 2 x 57 CV
• Fuel capacity 570 L / 151 US gal
• Water tank capacity 300 L / 79 US gal
• Number of berths From 6 to 13
• CE Certification A:12; B:14; C:20; D:30

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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