This is a great conversation. I think the Lagoon 450 is a fantastic boat. Our boat, Ocean Song, a 2019 Lagoon 42 owner's version is also in the TMM fleet. As great as the Lagoon 450 is, the Lagoon 42 is shattering Lagoon sales records for a reason. The 42 is on pace to pass the Lagoon 380 as Lagoon's most popular catamaran in another 2.5 years. The 380 has been in production for nearly two decades, the 42 - for three years! There is a reason the 42 is likely to become Lagoon's all-time most popular boat. Lagoon is now opening a new production line for the 42 due to its unparalleled popularity.
The 42 has the interior volume of a much larger boat, in fact, she feels more open and airy than the 450. Her more sleek styling is less boxy, square, and cumbersome than the 450. I know two current 450 owners who are now considering the 42 for their next boat. No doubt, due to its longer waterline and greater sail area, the 450 is a faster sailboat; however, the Lagoon 42 is a much easier boat to handle. Her reduced sail plan and self-tacking jib are perfect for stress-free sail handling and wonderful sailing! Don't think for one minute the 42 doesn't sail well, she does. In fact, we have been surprised at her turn of speed when the sails are well trimmed. The 42 hits the sweet spot for sailing catamarans!
Ocean Song, is a 2019 owner's version (3 cabins) with generator, gas grill, modified helm seat, AC, radar, AIS, microwave, 2 refrigerators, freezer, large Engel cockpit cooler, and Yanmar 57's. In September she will have underwater lights installed as well as SUP and Kayak racks.
Last edited by OceanSong; 07/10/2019 07:22 AM.
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