stern
Cockpit
A big table and sofas under a hard top — shade all day. This is where breakfast and lunch happen, and where evenings start with a glass of wine.
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Lagoon 42 — a proven classic for a week at sea
13 metres, four double cabins with private bathrooms, a trampoline up front and a sunbed on the coachroof.
13.2 mlength
7.7 mbeam
4guest cabins
4bathrooms with shower
8guests + 2 skippers
About the boat
The most popular catamaran in its class
The Lagoon 42 is built in France by Lagoon — the world leader in cruising catamarans. Hulls by VPLP, interior by Nauta Design. It is one of the most common boats in the Mediterranean, loved for its reliability and well-thought-out layout.
On the Lagoon 42 the mast is set further aft and the jib tacks itself — no winching or running around the deck at every tack. So she sails calmly even in a fresh breeze.
The raised helm station sits by the saloon door: the skipper can see both sides of the boat while staying close to the guests in the cockpit.
- Shipyard
- Lagoon, France
- Designers
- VPLP Design, Patrick le Quément
- Length
- 13.22 m
- Hull length
- 12.79 m
- Beam
- 7.68 m
- Draft
- 1.26 m
- Displacement
- 12.1 t (light)
- Sails
- mainsail + self-tacking jib, 94 m²
- Engines
- 2 diesels
- Fresh water
- 300 L
- Fuel
- 570 L
Layout
How the boat is laid out
The saloon and galley sit on the bridgedeck between the hulls; the cabins and bathrooms are down in the hulls.
What’s where on the plan
- Four double cabinstwo in each hull — aft and forward.
- Four bathroomsbetween the cabins, one for each cabin — with a separate shower stall.
- Saloon and galleyA U-shaped sofa with a table, hob and oven, sink and fridge; windows all round.
- Forepeakssmall forward cabins with separate berths.
On the plan the stern is on the left and the bow on the right.
Life on board
Where the day goes
From the shady cockpit to the sunbed on the roof — everyone finds their spot.
centre
Saloon and galley
A bright saloon with windows all round, a sofa and table, and a galley with hob, oven, sink and fridge. The door to the cockpit opens fully.
foredeck
Trampoline
Catamaran classic: lie on the net with the water beneath you. In front of the coachroof there’s a soft sunbed.
up top
Rooftop sunbed
The highest and quietest spot on board, with a view over the whole bay. Come up here to sunbathe and watch the sunset.
helm
Helm station
A raised helm by the saloon door, right next to the cockpit. Stand beside the skipper and have a go at steering.
ashore
Tender with outboard
The inflatable hangs on the stern and is in the water in a minute. We use it to get from the anchorage to the shore, a beach or a restaurant.
Cabins
Every couple gets a cabin and a bathroom
Four double cabins with large beds, wide hull windows and overhead hatches. Next to each one is a private bathroom with a separate shower stall.
- Double bed, bed linen and towels
- Hull windows and an opening hatch
- Fan and reading lights
- Shelves and lockers for a soft bag
- Private bathroom with shower stall
Lagoon 42 photo gallery
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