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Lagoon's WILD NEW 43 Footer is Replacing the 42!
31 March 2025 · 8 min · 16K views
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The Lagoon 43 replaces the Lagoon 42 as the brand's entry-level charter catamaran.Watch Measuring 45 feet long and 25 feet wide with a 4-foot draft, the vessel features a redesigned hull shape that maintains width toward the bow to equalize cabin sizes.2:46 The helm station sits on a flybridge with all sheets led to two electric winches.1:39 A side-hull boarding gate allows access from docks, and a swinging davit system supports a RIB with a 20-horsepower outboard.1:28 The interior includes a modular table system that connects the cockpit and saloon.3:59 Performance testing shows the 31,000-pound boat sails best off the wind, struggling to point higher than 45 to 50 degrees.2:51 The mast height of 65 feet 5 inches limits passage under some Intracoastal Waterway bridges.3:09 During inspection, a soft, clicking spot indicating potential delamination appeared in the deck near a hatch.3:24
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