Lagoon 46

An extraordinary number of 40-45ft cruising catamarans continue to hit the market. Lagoon has sold 900 of its 450 model in eight years, maxing out the 130-a-year mould capacity in latter years. Updating such a popular model then is a significant step.

Yann Masselot, CEO of the CNB yard where many Lagoons are built, showed us over the new 46 at Düsseldorf. He explained that the focus was placed on circulation aboard and living spaces, while increasing the level of comfort.

Despite the increased volume, Lagoon wanted to keep the same if not better performance than the 450. A glance at the hull shapes tells you how VPLP has achieved this. Keeping the waterlines narrow, but flaring them out significantly inboard, helps increase volume inside, particularly in the forward cabins. It’s the first time on this size of cat that you can have the same size of bed fore and aft, Masselot declared.

Other modifications over the 450 include a new cradle-style davit system or optional hydraulic platform, and a lighter weight bimini roof. There is a larger sunbathing area on the flybridge, which has access from both side decks, more exterior galley options and increased cold stowage space. With the mast further aft, a self-tacking jib is now standard. The Nauta interior thankfully demonstrates more rounded edges coming back in, with light oak or walnut Alpi finishes offered. Price ex VAT: €433,000 www.cata-lagoon.com

LOA 13.99m/45ft 11in

Beam 7.96m/25ft 10in Draught 1.3m/4ft 3in Displacement 16,600kg/33,603lb