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Lagoon 42

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · 1990–1994

A Van Peteghem and Lauriot-Prevost catamaran featuring a versatile fractional rig with a staysail for offshore cruising

Designed by Van Peteghem & Lauriot-Prevost, built by Jeanneau.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

See her sail

The Lagoon 42, on the water

The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.

Footage from sailing vessel reality

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LightHeavy

127 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 127
EasygoingPowered-up

16.8 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.

Sail area / displacement 16.8

What the fleet has seen

The Lagoon 42, as the fleet has seen it

Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.

The Lagoon 42 is a 12.9-meter fractional sloop catamaran designed by Van Peteghem and Lauriot-Prevost, built between 1990 and 1994 by Jeanneau, TPI, and CNB. It features a fully battened main, roller furling jib, and staysail, with a reported displacement of 7506 kg. Aboard SVN solovelanet, a Lagoon 42 was used to survey the coast of Isola d'Elba in the Tuscan Archipelago, navigating its 130 anchorages and five primary ports.1:44 Aboard sailing vessel reality, a Lagoon 42 completed an 11-hour passage from St Nevis to Antigua, anchoring in Carlisle Bay before clearing customs in Falmouth Harbour.2:27 The crew noted the need for multiple attempts to set the anchor securely due to weed on the seabed.15:42 For a delivery from Les Sables d'Olonne to Marina Castel, a new Lagoon 42 crew prepared with offshore gear, including a Gill OS1 jacket and salopettes, Musto GTX Ocean Racer boots, and a Crewsaver ErgoFit Extreme life jacket.0:06 Epic Navigator analyzed the Lagoon 42's 220V power system, noting that exceeding the battery bank's 2,000W continuous draw limit can cause damage, and emphasized turning off the inverter before switching on shore power or the generator.1:02

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 11 times across 7 channels of the fleet.

Basemap © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On the water

The Lagoon 42 on video

Sailing Directions: Discovering Elba Island by Sailboat and Catamaran with SVN SoloVelaNetPortoferraio requires entering and exiting to the left to maintain clearance from active ferry traffic lanes.SVN solovelanetSailing Directions: Discovering Elba Island by Sailboat and Catamaran with SVN SoloVelaNetNavigating Elba requires choosing between five ports and 130 bays based on specific wind and depth constraints.SVN solovelanetElba Island pilot book video - for subscribers only - promotional videoA Lagoon 42 and an Oceanis 40.1 survey the 130 anchorages and five ports of Isola d'Elba.SVN solovelanetThis video will save your batteries. Energy management on board a boatLagoon 42 battery management: why a 2,000W draw limit protects your bank from high-draw appliances.Epic NavigatorGill OS1 Offshore Ocean Sailing Gear UnboxingNick outfits a new Lagoon 42 delivery with Gill OS1 gear and Musto GTX Ocean Racer boots.45 Degrees SailingSailing A Catamaran To A National Park In The MIDDLE Of NOWHERE!! S4:E18A 42-foot Lagoon catamaran completes a delivery run from Stock Island to Dry Tortugas National Park.Sailing The Far SideSailing the British Virgin Islands | The Ultimate 7-Day Yacht Charter Movie (Full Trip)A seven-day BVI charter itinerary covers mooring at Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada.Sailing DoodlesSailing Directions: Discovering Elba Island by Sailboat and Catamaran with SVN SoloVelaNetPortoferraio requires vessels to enter and exit on the left side of the harbor to avoid traffic.SVN solovelanetSailing Croatia on Lagoon 42 CatamaranA Lagoon 42 explores Croatian coastal waters, utilizing mooring buoys and local knowledge to navigate rocky anchorages.Igor StropnikIndonesia, Whale Sharks… and Our New Boat? Eps 69Cozzy and Mitcho evaluate four catamarans in Indonesia while swimming with whale sharks in a protected reserve.Salty Days AdventuresCrew Cabins: Where does the skipper sleep?The Lagoon 42, 46, and 40 crew cabins have no standing room, no bathroom access, and no air conditioning.45 Degrees SailingLagoon 51 Catamaran - 2700nm France to CroatiaLagoon 51 delivery from Bordeaux to Croatia covers orca avoidance, fuel range, and lock timing.Igor Stropnik

What they go for

Market signal

Where the fleet has seen this model for sale, and the asking prices that came with it.

1seen for sale
1channel weighed buying one
US$600,000Median asking

From the fleet's own footage — our observed signal, not broker listings.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.8
Displacement / length
127.0
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1990–1994
Units built
51
Designer
Van Peteghem, Lauriot-Prevost
Builder
Jeanneau, TPI, CNB

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Island Spirit 41012.63 mSame hull family0.3 m shorterA high-performance fractional sloop catamaran from Albatross Marine Design, featuring a 24.24 SA/displacement ratio
ST Francis 4413.45 mSame hull family0.5 m longerA shallow-draft 13.45-metre catamaran with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio, updated from the 43-foot model
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