Lagoon 43

The Lagoon 43 is a fractional sloop catamaran built by Lagoon Catamaran from 2025, succeeding the Lagoon 42 as the brand's entry-level charter catamaran.0:50 Designed by Van Peteghem, Lauriot Prevost, and Lauriot-Prevost, with exterior design by Patrick le Quement and interior by Nauta Design, it measures 13.85 meters LOA with a 1.31-meter draft and 13,900 kg displacement.1:39 The hull features high-volume, flared bows and a "redan" step near the waterline to improve buoyancy and reduce slamming.1:27 Aboard *Practical Sailor*, the 43-foot vessel, which is 25 feet wide, showed a redesigned hull shape maintaining width toward the bow for equal cabin sizes.2:26 The helm station is on a flybridge with all sheets led to two electric winches, and a side-hull boarding gate allows dock access.1:39 The interior includes a modular table system connecting the cockpit and saloon.3:59 Performance testing by *Practical Sailor* indicated the 31,000-pound boat sails best off the wind, struggling to point higher than 45 to 50 degrees.3:14 The mast height of 65 feet 5 inches limits passage under some Intracoastal Waterway bridges. *SVN solovelanet* noted the galley faces forward, prioritizing volume and storage.2:11 In the four-cabin version, the owner’s suite has a forward-facing bed and a large aft head. *45 Degrees Sailing* toured the 2024 Lagoon 43 named Fox, noting wider side decks, a forward-shifted mast, and a genoa replacing the self-tacking jib compared to the Lagoon 42.8:07