Our boat Lagoon 450F

Ahoy there, fellow adventurers and seafaring enthusiasts! Today, we’re setting sail on a journey into the world of the Lagoon 450 F, a catamaran that’s a party on the high seas. Let’s take a closer look at this nautical marvel and why it might just be the ultimate floating party platform!

The Lagoon 450F is a top-of-the-range cruising catamaran, designed to offer exceptional comfort and performance at sea. With its 13.96 meters in length and 7.87 meters in width, this boat boasts a spacious and elegant interior, as well as vast outdoor spaces to enjoy the sun and the sea. It’s equipped with everything boaters need for a short or long cruise, including a high-performance sail and a powerful engine.

Our boat, Lagoon 450F
Lagoon 450F

Technical Features

General Specs:

  • Length HT: 46ft (13.96m)
  • Max. Width: 26ft (7.87m)
  • Weight: 16.3 tons
  • Draft: 4ft (1.35m)

Layout:

  • Max. Sleeping Capacity: 12
  • Number of Cabins: 3 to 6
  • Bathrooms: 3 to 6
  • Water Capacity: 350L

Standard Motorization:

  • Engine Power: 116hp
  • Fuel Capacity: 1040L

Standard Canopy:

  • Total Sail Area: 509sqft (155m2)
  • Mainsail Area: 289sqft (88m2)
  • Genoa/Jib Area: 187sqft (57m2)

A Floating Mansion with Sails

The Lagoon 450 F is not your average boat; it’s a floating mansion with sails. It boasts a fractional sloop rig, which sounds very technical and all, but all you really need to know is that it’s designed to make you feel like a true sea captain. If the idea of a deck-stepped mast, two sets of swept diamond spreaders, and aluminium spars gets you excited, you’re in the right place. Plus, it has stainless steel wire rigging that’s as strong as a pirate’s resolve!

The hulls of this beauty are a work of art – slightly raked stems, reverse transoms with swimming platforms, dual spade-type rudders, and twin fixed fin keels. It’s like they took inspiration from a dolphin’s grace and a shark’s agility. If you ever dreamed of steering your own floating palace, well, here’s your chance, matey!

Spacious & Comfortable Living

The Lagoon 450 F isn’t just a boat; it’s a floating hotel. It can sleep up to 6 people comfortably. Imagine having a cabin with a double island berth, a lounge, and a head + storage in one hull, and 2 cabins, 2 heads, and 2 showers in the other. It’s like having your own luxury resort on the water. And don’t even get me started on the four-cabin “charter” configuration – it’s like Airbnb for the high seas!

Now, let’s talk about the kitchen, (Galley) because a true sailor needs their grub. The galley on this beauty is U-shaped and comes with a four-burner stove, a refrigerator, freezer, and a double sink. It’s like a celebrity chef’s dream kitchen, only it floats! And with 80 inches of headroom, even the tallest of pirates won’t feel cramped.

The Ultimate Outdoor Playground

The Lagoon 450 F is one of the widest catamarans in its class, so you’ve got all the space you need for your shenanigans. A spacious cockpit, a flybridge with a control station, and a lounge area with a solarium and netting – it’s basically a floating playground. You can even do acrobatics on the boom if that’s your thing (not recommended after a few rums, though!).

Stepping down from the helm, you’ll find a roomy aft cockpit, perfect for lounging and watching the sunset. And yes, there’s a fridge for all your rum and grog.

Sailing Performance

For such a big, comfortable boat, the 450 sails well. She’s no performance cat, but she holds her own. With a 75-foot, double-spreader rig and square-topped mainsail, there’s plenty of power to head upwind at 6 to 7 knots in a decent breeze. Come off the wind and you should see 8 knots and up to double figures, especially if you are flying a gennaker set off the bowsprit.

The 450F is powered by 2x 54 HP Yanmars. With one engine at 2400 rpm, you will get around 5-6 knots as long as you are not heading into the wind. With both engines at 2800, you will get 8-9 knots out of her in calm conditions.

The mainsheet and traveler are aft of the helm on the coachroof, and all of the sheets and reefing lines are forward. Everything is set up tidily with electric winches, clutches, and big pockets for your lines. You can sail her solo theoretically (but let’s be honest, it’s always better with an extra pair of hands!).

Final Thoughts

So, whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just someone looking for a floating palace, the Lagoon 450 F has it all. It’s like a five-star hotel, but with waves and sails. So hoist the anchor, catch the wind, and set sail for adventure on the Lagoon 450 F!