Lagoon 42 | Catamaran - 2018

The gull-wing designed bridge deck helps to reduce drag and noise caused by water slapping under the belly of the yacht when underway in lumpy seas. I really like this feature, as I find the pounding and resulting "shudder" that tends to telegraph throughout other catamarans to be rather unsettling.

I am admittedly short at only 5'2 and a bit, so I often have trouble seeing the bows on various catamaran models from the helm. If I stand on tippy toes and lean forward over the wheel, I can see the tip of each forward pontoon, and can easily see the stern on both sides. Others (taller than myself) will have to duck to see the starboard aft pontoon. The raised helm presents a crisp and clean design with all lines, winches, and controls within easy reach ... even for me. The rigid helm bimini has a sail viewing port (nice touch) as well as a see-through sliding hatch, providing easy access up three steps to the coach roof and the always popular sun pads.

The cockpit is comfortable, spacious, very well-shaded and offers a good amount of seating and lounge space with outdoor dining. You won't find any awkward bulkheads to climb over, as the single level deck extends all the way from the top of the extra large sugar scoops to the forward window in the main saloon. When the sliding glass door and window are open, you'll enjoy each of the integrated indoor/outdoor entertainment, cooking and lounging spaces.

The interior Is lovely and bright, with Lagoon's signature vertical wrap around windows providing excellent visibility in the main saloon, and two opening hatches in the forward windows providing additional flow-through ventilation. The well-designed roof overhang helps to keep the saloon cool, even with the generator and air conditioning turned off.

A very workable U-shaped galley is located to starboard and is equipped with a three-burner stove, oven, microwave, single stainless steel sink and the necessary pots and pans, utensils, glasses, etc.

To port of the galley is a counter with front opening fridge, top opening freezer and storage space below. Forward and to port is the L-shaped settee and dining/lounge area. At the end of the settee is the fully equipped navigation station facing outboard to starboard.

If you are over 6'4" tall, you will have to duck a little in the cabins, however, you won't spend that much time upright in there anyway ... so it shouldn't be that much of an inconvenience. Consider the reduced height an important sacrifice for improved sailing performance due to reduced weight and windage. The berths are still extra long, so tall folks won't have their feet dangling over the end of the berth.

The two aft cabins are very airy, have an abundance of natural light, great storage space, and each has walk-around, island berths and an ensuite head with separate shower stalls. The two forward cabins each have a slightly smaller berth with access from one side and an ensuite head with shower combo.

This is a surprisingly spacious yacht that belies her 42' length. Yes, the companionways between the forward and aft cabins are a little narrow, but the space gained in the main saloon, as a result, is definitely worth the tradeoff.

This yacht offers: 2 Queen cabins - 2 Double cabins - 1 Single berth - in the following configuration:

• 2 Forward double cabins - Sleeps 2 in each
• 2 Aft queen cabins - Sleeps 2 in each
• 1 Starboard Forepeak single adult berth - Sleeps 1

• Free on board Wi-Fi.
  
• Pots & pans, dinnerware, glassware and cutlery are provided in quantities matching the capacity of this yacht.
  
• Towels, bed linens and snorkel gear are supplied for all aboard. Beach towels are not provided.
  
• Small first aid kit, binoculars, navigational tools, small chart and a cruising guide to the Virgin Islands.
  
• Life jackets are supplied for all aboard. However, if you will have a toddler or very small child aboard, it would be wise to bring a zip up life jacket to Tortola as small life jackets are in very limited supply and fit is not guaranteed.
  
• A starter kit including 1 toilet roll per head, small hand soaps, 1 roll of paper towels, dish liquid, all-purpose cleaner, 1 sponge, 3 Handi Wipes, 2 small and 2 large trash bags, matches, and 4 bags of ice are provided. Once the starter kit has been used, you are responsible for all consumable items.
  

• Accommodations suitable for your captain: Midships bunk cabin | quarter berth cabin | double or queen cabin.
• You may also assign an adult forepeak berth provided the crew have clear access to a head (bathroom) that does not require entering a private cabin occupied by members of your party.
• If your group is of a size that requires the use of open berths such as an open midships berth or saloon table conversion, please designate members of your party to fill those spaces.
• Please note that a captain is hired at your request and is non-cancellable less than 91 days prior to the start of your charter. Should you wish to cancel a crew member 90 days or less prior to your charter start date, the full crew fee will will become due and payable.