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Lagoon 55 - The Perfect Charter Boat for Your Caribbean Vacation
12 May 2025 · 9 min · 9K views
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The modern Lagoon 55 is a 54-foot luxury cruising catamaran with a 30-foot beam, a 5-foot draft, and a displacement exceeding 60,000 pounds.2:04 Powered by twin Yanmar 4J engines, the vessel carries 291 gallons of diesel and 254 gallons of water.2:19 Its fractional rig requires a 95-foot bridge clearance, limiting its use on the Intracoastal Waterway.2:38 The design features outboard chain plates, flush side decks, and a flybridge helm station equipped with winches and instruments for single-handed operation.3:17 The interior layout includes a main saloon with a galley, a navigation station, and a convertible sunbed, while the hulls house multiple staterooms, each with a private head and island-style berths.5:08 The flybridge includes a lounge area enclosed in Sunbrella fabric and rooftop windows for sail trim visibility.4:26 While the boat’s size and construction make it a complex vessel for private ownership, its layout and amenities are optimized for large-group Caribbean chartering.7:35
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