Lagoon 42 | Catamaran - 2017

The helm is suitable for one or two people and is nicely appointed, having all winches and lines within easy reach. At just 5'2", I am vertically challenged and cannot see the forward bows, but in a pinch, if I stand on tippy toes and lean forward over the wheel I can just glimpse the tips of the bows, so would definitely need a spotter when docking. The view to aft is great, though tall folks may have to duck a bit to see under the coach roof. The hard bimini has a viewing port for the mainsail as well as a sliding port for access to the coach roof.

There are three steps leading up to the coach roof if you need to check the mast, boom or if you want to take advantage of our beautiful weather, and put the full-length sun pads to good use. Your solar panels can also be found up there.

The huge, open sugar scoops provide a wonderful boarding platform with the starboard side featuring your swim ladder, which you'll find is quite easy to deploy. The aft cockpit is very roomy and offers a good deal of lounge space as well as outdoor dining, with lots of headroom under the rigid bimini with recessed LED lighting. A handy cockpit fridge is an ideal spot to keep your cold drinks so folks won't be traipsing in and out of the galley all day long.

A seamless entry from your cockpit to the main saloon helps integrate the two main social areas of the yacht. The cook will never be kept out of the loop because the well-equipped galley adjoins the cockpit. This particular yacht boasts two under counter refrigerators with a total of 8 cubic feet of interior space, a separate freezer, 3 burner stove, oven, microwave, pots, pans, utensils, glassware, etc.

The Italian designed interior of this air-conditioned catamaran is particularly airy, bright and cleanly modern throughout. The spacious main saloon features the vertical wrap around windows Lagoon yachts are famous for. Two opening hatches located in the center of the forward windows provide flow through ventilation while sitting at anchor. It should be noted that the air conditioning unit has individual controls for each cabin as well as the main saloon.

A fully equipped navigation station and chart table with B&G instrumentation are located at the end of the L-shaped settee that easily seats 6 for indoor dining.

The starboard side owner's suite boasts a queen sized, walk-around island berth with copious amounts of natural light provided by 2 fixed ports and 2 opening ports behind and beside the bed as well as an opening hatch above. You'll find this cabin provides ample drawer, closet, and storage space for two, as well as a dressing room settee, a private desk with soft close lid, book shelves, and a nifty sliding door for privacy. A spacious ensuite head with separate shower finishes off this lovely cabin very nicely.

To port are two additional guest cabins. The aft cabin has another queen sized, island berth with its own ensuite head and separate shower while the forward cabin is slightly smaller and the berth has walk-around access on one side. This cabin has a smaller head with shower combination. There is also an opening hatch access to the forepeak berth from the forward cabin. This berth is suitable for a child, teen or small adult but cannot be assigned to a hired captain.

I really like this yacht. I could do without the mast step in the middle of the main saloon ... but it's a small price to pay for the improvement to the boat's handling and responsiveness. The Lagoon 42 is guaranteed to be a winner in the BVI bareboat scene for a long time to come!

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

• 1 Port Forward double cabin - Sleeps 2
• 2 Aft queen cabins - Sleeps 2 in each
• 1 Port Forepeak single adult berth - Sleeps 1
• Saloon table converts - Suitable for 1 or 2 persons Adults or children

• 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.