Lagoon 42
Description
The Lagoon 42 is a luxurious, performance-oriented cruising catamaran designed by VPLP Design in collaboration with interior experts Nauta Design and stylist Patrick le Quément. Launched in 2016 as the successor to the popular Lagoon 39, it's built by Lagoon (part of the Beneteau Group) in France using vinylester resin-infused balsa core construction for lightweight strength. At 42 feet, it strikes an ideal balance between spacious liveaboard comfort for families or charter groups (sleeping 6-12) and agile sailing capabilities, making it a top choice for bluewater cruising, island-hopping, or long-term voyages. With a beam nearly as wide as its length, it offers expansive living areas, including a flybridge helm for panoramic views and an open cockpit-saloon flow. Over 500 units have been produced, and it earned accolades like Cruising World's Boat of the Year 2017 and Sailing Today's Multihull of 2016. Owners and reviewers highlight its "punch above its weight" performance despite the volume, with easy handling for couples and robust seaworthiness in varied conditions.
Construction Details
| Designer | VPLP Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lagoon (part of the Beneteau Group) |
| Length | 42.500 ft |
| LOA | 42.500 ft |
| LWL | 38.750 ft |
| Beam | 22.670 ft |
| Displacement | 16550 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.420 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48.56 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.78 ft |
| p | 50.20 ft |
| e | 13.78 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.56 ft | 13.78 ft | 50.20 ft | 13.78 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Lagoon 42 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50.2 ft - (15301 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.78 ft - (4200 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.32 ft - (15642 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.59 ft - (15725 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 356.5 ft² |
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Lagoon 42 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 40.38 ft - (12308 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.92 ft - (5462 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.73 ft - (10891 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.85 ft - (4831 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.96 ° |
| Area | * 320.04 ft² |
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Lagoon 42 - GENOA
| Luff | * 47.95 ft - (14615 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.97 ft - (6696 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.47 ft - (13859 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 495.53 ft² |
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Lagoon 42 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 900 ft² |
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