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Offering an exceptional quality of life on board, directly inspired by Lagoon yachts, the interior enables you to take full advantage of the sea, the sky, the sunshine, and the beauty of your environment:  a design challenge successfully met by the Lagoon 55.

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STRENGTH AND QUALITY

With bold, contemporary lines, the Lagoon 55 plays with the codes, combining innovation with the fundamentals of the brand’s heritage.  This subtle blend graces this new model with a contemporary silhouette, and sets a new milestone, in terms of design.

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TURNED TOWARD THE EXTERIOR

Designed as a true terrace on the water, the aft cockpit of the Lagoon 55 offers an incomparable view of the sea.  New architectural design solutions enabled the rearrangement of space on the aft transom in order to reinvent the flow of movement and life on board.

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THE ART OF COMFORT

Aboard the Lagoon 55, la dolce vita takes place far from the constraints of daily life.  Vast interior spaces have been designed for you to escape, to unwind, and to savor moments suspended in time.  This haven of well-being welcomes you with full comfort and privacy.

VIRTUAL VISIT OF THE LAGOON 55

Turned toward the exterior environment, with its large opening windows in the coachroof, the Lagoon 55 offers you a new perspective on your dream destinations.

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Specifications

  • Length overall 16,56 m / 54'4''
  • Beam overall 9,00 m / 29'6''
  • Water draft 1,55 m / 5'1''
  • Air draft 28,93 m / 94'11'
  • Light displacement (EEC) 27,7 T / 59.614 Lbs
  • Sails area upwind 183 m² / 1.969 sq ft
  • Square top mainsail (optional.) 109 m² / 1,173 sq ft
  • Self-tacking jib 74 m² / 796 sq ft
  • Code 0 (opt.) 101 m² / 1,087 sq.ft
  • Motorisation - standard 2 x 115 CV / HP
  • Water tank capacity 960 L / 254 US gal
  • Fuel tank capacity 1,100 L / 291 US gal
  • No. of berths from 8 to 16
  • CE approval A: 14 / B: 14 / C: 20 / D: 30

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Lagoon 55 review: new iteration remains quintessential cat

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  • October 14, 2021

34 years on from the original Lagoon 55, the new iteration shows how much catamaran design has evolved towards loft living with a sea view from the terrace. François Tregouet reports

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The number 55 holds a special place in the history of Lagoon – it was its inaugural model, launched back in 1987. The 2021 version of the Lagoon 55, still designed by VPLP, is the quintessential modern cruising catamaran according to the world leader in the multihull market. Yachting World was able to hop aboard to measure just how far we’ve come from one millennium to the next.

Legend has it that the first Lagoon 55 was christened Lagoon , and that her owner drew the logo, the now famous palm frond, on a restaurant tablecloth.

After years of sailing on the family’s First 456, she wanted to ‘sail flat and have more space’. Convinced of the advantages of the catamaran, she wanted the silhouette to ‘resemble that of a monohull ’.

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Flying a Code 0 kept the Lagoon 55 moving in our light airs trial. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

Thirty-four years later, three design studios were involved in the creation of the brand-new Lagoon 55, including former Renault chief designer Patrick Le Quément on the exterior design. The imposing topsides deliver taut lines, sculpted bows and a pronounced lower chine to maximise interior living space yet minimise wetted surface area.

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A new feature from the Bordeaux-based yard is that the sugarscoop transoms extend beyond the topsides to make access to the boat easier. Once aboard, two steps lead up to the cockpit which is flush-decked with the aft platform. With the mainsheet track now on the bimini the aft beam disappears, freeing up the view and your options for moving around: this is a real terrace on the sea.

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Aerial view shows off the new Lagoon 55’s outdoor living areas on foredeck, flying bridge and main deck. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

Such fluidity of circulation is also to be found in the forward cockpit, no longer ‘dug’ into the foredeck but integrated seamlessly on the same level as the trampoline. With its comfortable seating, two options for sun protection and communication with the interior via the opening front window, this is a completely revised living space.

Command station

Higher up, it seems there’s now no longer a question of whether to have a flybridge on a 55ft cat – it’s a mandatory feature. The optional rigid bimini obviously means the boom is quite a lot higher, compelling the crew to undertake some challenging manoeuvres.

A second access to the flybridge on the starboard side deck, an option not fitted on our test boat, will avoid the need for any further acrobatics. Without it, it’s a long way from the helm to the foredeck via the aft cockpit to, for example, set the Code 0.

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Forward sun deck continues seamlessly onto the trampoline. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

These couple of reservations aside, the flybridge has a lot going for it. In addition to the forward and aft sunbathing areas and the outdoor galley, the forward-facing flybridge table and seating is very pleasant – in good weather and moderate wind anyway.

From their position to starboard, the person at the helm has a very good 270° view for manoeuvring off the pontoon and leaving harbour. At the foot of the mast, which has been moved aft in keeping with current trends, all sailing manoeuvres are carried out using three winches. The mainsail is hoisted and the self-tacking genoa unfurled with ease, by a single crewmember.

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Aft cockpit and lounging areas are protected from the heat of the sun by the flybridge above. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

However, on the day of our test, the Catalan coast was building up a swell, and the wind wasn’t forecast to exceed 9 knots. There was a lack of square metres to our white sails to get the fully-laden 33 tonnes moving forward. So a 154m² Code 0 was quickly unfurled, allowing us to sail at between 5.5 and 6.5 knots with the wind on the beam.

We then bore off under the 272m² asymmetric spinnaker at an average of 5.5 knots before returning upwind (40° to the apparent) at 5 knots. The Lagoon is very easy to handle, and with a little more time – and wind– we might have validated the 8- to 9-knot average speeds claimed by the works crew on their European tour.

Italian influence

The third group to have worked on this version 3.0 of the Lagoon 55 is Nauta Design, who drew the interiors. The joinery and materials are reminiscent of the atmosphere aboard Lagoon’s two big cats, the Sixty 5 and Seventy 7. This illustrates the high-end positioning of the 55, which for the time being tops the manufacturer’s ‘classic’ range.

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Loft apartment-style living in the spacious main saloon by Nauta. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

While the hulls are available with four, five and even six-cabin versions, the layout in the nacelle remains identical. The L-shaped galley on the starboard side is extended by a nice bar unit.

The large U-shaped bench seat simply invites you to settle in comfortably, still with an unrestricted view of the sea. The telescopic table also adapts to suit the use.

There is plenty of stowage space, from floor hatches to bookshelves. In the four-cabin version we tested, the owner’s cabin, aft on the starboard side, enjoys a privileged amount of space, occupying two-thirds of the hull. That said, the guests in the three other cabins have nothing to complain about, each with an en-suite.

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Some 20 examples of the original 1987 Lagoon 55 were built but, even ahead of the official launch, its namesake from 2021 has already had more orders – confirmation enough that Lagoon excels in understanding the expectations of today’s sailors. The aesthetics may no longer have much to do with that of a monohull, and the displacement inherent with such volumes doesn’t lend itself to pleasure at the helm, but you have to be impressed by the variety of different spaces available inside and out this catamaran, as well as the level of finish. Ultimately, the design team has succeeded in integrating several big innovations, especially on the exterior. In this sense, the Lagoon 55, 2021 version, is a worthy heir to the original. It sets new standards for ‘Crossing the oceans in comfort and serenity’ as was the ambition stated in the sales brochure... from 1987.

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Catmar Explorer® 55 Power

An ideal ocean-going explorer power catamaran for worldwide blue water cruising and circumnavigation.

The hulls, deck, deckhouse and the entire structure are made of certified aluminium. Safe, strong, reliable and robust!

The result is a stable, homogeneous and torsion-resistant structure without the annoying creaking noises that can occur with GRP constructions or mixed forms - such as hulls made of aluminium, deck and superstructure made of GRP - in rough seas.

Catamaris ®  is committed to environmental friendliness and sustainability. Numerous building components can be recycled and reused in an environmentally friendly way, see below.Built in our shipyard in Holland.

Description

Perfectly designed for a small crew, e.g. for a couple, even with children or occasional guests. 

The flybridge with 30 sqm offers space for relaxing and dining and an outside steering position. For bad weather, the comfortable inside steering position is a safe place. Also available in a well thought out layout for wheelchair users.

The yacht is built from class 5083 H 321/H111 aluminum, which is certified by "Germanischer Lloyd, Bureau Veritas or Lloyd's Register". Our Explorer catamarans are equipped with bow reinforcements and crash boxes with watertight bulkheads.  More about the advantages of aluminium .

Strong highly effective foam insulation throughout the interior provides protection against heat and cold and contributes to a pleasant interior climate.  

Available with conventional diesel engines or with the innovative electric hybrid system "Green Eco Power Supply".

With the optional extra fuel tanks, transatlantic range is possible at Eco-Speed.

At 174.20 sqm, the Catmar Explorer 55 Power offers particularly large living/usable areas. Headroom in the saloon 2.10 m, in the hulls 2.05 m. CE Certification Category A with 12 persons.

Optionally available reinforcements, approx. 30 cm above and below each of the 4 waterlines, provide increased protection against containers, flotsam and ice in Arctic waters.

Design according to your preferences

The design of the Catmar Explorer 55 Power can be customised to your individual requirements in terms of the flybridge design, the number, layout and design of the cabins, the saloon, the interior fittings, the furnishings, ceilings and walls as well as the entire technical equipment.

Alternatively, a completely new "full custom" design is also possible according to your preferences and ideas.

The designing and construction costs are comparable to those of some semi-custom manufacturers. However, with Catamaris® there are no restrictions on the realisation of your ideas and desires thanks to the "full-custom" construction method.

In the final result, every customer gets his Catmar Explorer® catamaran exactly as he wants it!

Manufacturing your yacht

Under the constant supervision of Catamaris®, your CATMAR EXPLORER 55 Power catamaran will be built at our partner Dijkstra Jachtbouw B.V. shipyard in Harlingen on the Wadden Sea in Holland, which has many years of experience in building multihulls. Dijkstra is certified by "Germanischer Lloyd" and "Bureau Veritas" and has already built more than 180 aluminium catamaran yachts and commercial vessels.

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Sustainable and eco-friendly

Catamaris ®  commitment to the sustainable reduction of its carbon footprint focuses in particular on the materials used. These components can be recycled and reused in an environmentally friendly way:

  • Hulls and superstructure built of certified aluminium
  • All components made of stainless steel (Inox)
  • Engines, gearboxes, shafts, propellers, generators, water makers
  • Cork for deck coverings
  • Furniture construction, upholstery, safety glazing of the windows, fireproof insulation of aluminium hulls und superstructure

Catamaris ®  also makes a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions during operation.On Catamaris ®  catamarans, these components reduce CO2 emissions:

  • Engines, gensets and equipment that meet the high EU standards in terms of CO2 emissions, for example.
  • With our optional diesel-electric hybrid propulsion systems, a further significant reduction of CO2 emissions into the environment is achieved.

With a sustainable and environmentally friendly Catamaris ®  catamaran, you can make a positive contribution to reducing your carbon footprint.

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Lagoon launched their first catamaran, the original 55, back in 1987. Fast forward to 2021, and the first new generation Lagoon 55 splashed representing almost 4 decades of development and design evolution from this famous French catamaran manufacturer.

Lagoon celebrated its 6,000th catamaran launch in 2021 since 1987, quite a milestone.

These days, the Lagoon brand is all about maximising comfort and space while maintaining decent performance under sail. On a test sail off Port Ginesta (our home base near Barcelona), we achieved 9.7 knots with the Code 0 up in a moderate breeze of 15 knots on a beam reach (apparent wind angle of 75). Those aren’t the kind of numbers that you’d hit on an Ocean Class from Catana , but still, pretty impressive for such a comfortable, spacious boat.

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Looking around this catamaran, they have certainly delivered on the comfort, and we’d say they have delivered on the space too.

The 55 represents a big step up from the 51 with a bigger beam, redesigned aft cockpit and transoms, a full flybridge, saloon skylights and an improved foredeck. Let’s take a look.

Of course, with all of that space comes weight: 27.7 tonnes of it with no kit on.

When the wind heads below 7 knots, your speed will drop away and you will need to motor sail, particularly at tighter angles to the wind. That is your compromise. With a breeze and the Code 0 up, she moves very well.

  • Huge living space from the aft platform to the forward cockpit with the flybridge added for good measure
  • A step up in quality and design in the interiors compared to smaller models
  • Decent performance for the amount of space and weight of this boat.
  • You will need good crew to manage this boat in the marina.
  • Not much feel on the helm.
  • Once you add the options, the price can accelerate.

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Nauta Design are responsible for the interior design and overall they have done a great job.

The boat feels like a smaller Sixty 5 rather than a bigger 51, it’s the new generation alright. The L-shaped galley on the starboard side has a bar attached, and the huge sofa will soak up plenty of guests. The saloon table will fit 8-10 people when fully extended.

The overall feel is warm and cosy.

Heading through you arrive in the enormous saloon (27 m² or 290 sq ft) which is linked to the the forward cockpit via a large fully opening front window. Here you have another large sofa area and a deck that is flush with the nets. There is an option for a shade sail on carbon poles.

Helming is done from the flybridge with a rigid bimini that is accessed from the port side deck (there is an option for an additional access to starboard which would make the journey to the trampolines easier). The flybridge has forward and aft sunbathing areas, an outdoor galley / bar area, and forward-facing table and seating.

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The mainsail can be hoisted by a single crew member thanks to the electric winches.

During our test sail off Port Ginesta, we hit 7-8 knots in a 15 knot breeze with full mainsail and jib. Once the 154m² Code 0 was unfurled, we accelerated to almost 10 knots with the wind on the beam. Not bad for a boat weighing over 30 tonnes with all the gear on.

You can expect to sail at around 70% of TWS with the bigger sails flying off the bowsprit unless the wind really dies, and then you will need to motor-sail.

With the 272m² asymmetric spinnaker, you will maximise your speed heading on a broad reach as well. Lagoon are reporting 6 knots in only 7 knots of true wind, 8 knots in 10. You are not going to be breaking any speed records on the Lagoon 55, but the performance is nevertheless impressive for such a spacious boat.

There’s plenty of room for sails on this boat, it makes sense to stock the sail locker up with some big ‘uns.

The living space is enormous in the hulls thanks to the pronounced chimes.

The Lagoon 55 is available with four, five and six-cabin versions. In the four-cabin version , the owner’s cabin (17.5 m² or 188 sq. ft.)  is aft in the starboard hull and fills two-thirds of the hull. The other three cabins each have an en-suite.

The Lagoon 55 (2001) is so different from the original model launched 34 years before, and represents how Lagoon’s design philosophy and DNA has changed in over 3 decades of development.

Performance catamaran enthusiasts may prefer the older model, but Lagoon has already sold more new 55s than the total number of original 55s produced. They know their market. The bottom line is that there is more market demand for this kind of package.

For comfort, space, sailing ability and value for money, this cruising catamaran ticks a lot of boxes.

What is the price of a Lagoon 55 (2021)? How much does this catamaran cost? As always, we will qualify this with “it depends on your options”, but to give you an idea, you will start the conversation at around €1.1m and head up to €1.4-1.5m depending on how you kit the boat out.

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Sunreef’s New 55-Foot Hybrid Catamaran Has a Walk-Around Deck With Fold-Down Platforms

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Sunreef has been steadily growing its fleet of custom catamarans for the past two decades, but, evidently, it’s still got more pioneering designs up its sleeve.

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Continuing Sunreef’s eco-friendly legacy, the multihull is equipped with the yard’s signature solar panels that are fully integrated into the composite bodywork, as well as the lightest batteries in the industry for cleaner, more efficient cruising. She will also be finished in a variety of responsibly sourced or recycled materials.

Sunreef 100 Eco

The Sunreef 43M and 100 Eco , meanwhile, received a new aft cockpit design. Essentially, the swim platform can be lowered and the two fold-out platforms opened up to create a vast walk-around beach club. Sunreef also shared that a contract had been signed for the 100 Eco.

The Sunreef 100 Eco sports twin 270 kW electric motors and roughly 2,600 square feet of solar panels that can generate 46 kWp. The 100-footer can cruise the seas sans emissions and harness power from the wind to increase speed.

Sunreef 43M Eco

Similarly, the 43M Eco packs two 200 kW engines and solar panels that can generate up to 50 kWp. The yard confirmed it had sold the first Sunreef 43M Eco in October at the Monaco Yacht Show. The autonomous 140-footer is set to become the world’s largest electric catamaran upon delivery.

Keep it up, Sunreef.

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    Catalina 545: Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet

    • By Herb McCormick
    • Updated: December 9, 2019

    Catalina 545

    So here come the Big Boys: the four finalists in the BOTY Class of 2020 vying for the title of “Mightiest Monohull” of them all. It would not be a cut-and-dry choice, however, as all four contestants were so radically different from one another.

    Unfortunately, due to the extreme and unusual weather during the sea-trials portion of the contest (see “A Little Bit of Everything,” page 67), the yacht with perhaps the greatest sailing potential—the Beneteau First Yacht 53—went untested on the water. The 53 is a departure for Beneteau, which is betting big on attracting the performance-cruising segment of the market. So the judges were left to ponder the boat’s fate based on their dockside inspections.

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    It received high marks. Judge Ed Sherman said: “This is a very interesting boat. It’s actually an outlier in terms of the electrical system in that it’s still using 12 volts, while almost everyone else seems to be evolving to 24 volts. There’s some real innovation happening here. They get kudos for the in-house digital-switching control system they’ve designed, which is pretty slick and enables the owner to control the system with their cellphone, or even remotely via the internet with the onboard Wi-Fi.”

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    Like the Beneteau, the year’s largest entry, the Hanse 675, comes with a price tag of over $1 million, a major topic of discussion in the final deliberations for the class. And while the judges did get aboard the boat for a test sail, the conditions were so calm that, again, decisions were based largely on the dockside visit. And it also generated positive reviews.

    “Mechanically, the systems were very well-done,” judge Ralph Naranjo said. “The idea of using hydraulics for the anchor windlass was great, though I thought the capstan and chain size were quite small. Under sail, we didn’t have a fair evaluation because of lack of wind. But the sails, running rigging and so on were splendid. Under power she did very well, making better than 10 knots at the high end. And she backed down well either way.”

    Bavaria C57

    The second of two Bavarias to be introduced in the United States this year was the stout C57. “In terms of installations, the systems are very similar to the C50,” Sherman said. “I’d say Bavarias in general have achieved a point in their construction expertise where they’re on par with Groupe Beneteau boats—they’re all in the same league in terms of the craftsmanship it takes to install commonly requested marine systems.” Naranjo added, “They’ve done an interesting thing with the 57, as they have several different draft versions from which to choose, and the engineering is solid in that they change the ballast with the different draft options.”

    That left the 56-plus-foot Catalina 545 , which—spoiler alert—not only was named Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet , it also was named the overall Boat of the Year .

    “I liked it as soon as I got on it,” judge Dan Spurr said. “I like the looks of it. I like the cockpit layout. The designer and builder, Gerry Douglas, did an excellent job explaining how he put the boat together and the choices that he made. I was impressed by the overall layout abovedecks and below. We didn’t have a ton of wind when we sailed it, but it acquitted itself nicely. It seemed like a pretty straightforward rig that my wife and I could handle pretty comfortably. In other words, it wasn’t complicated. Pricewise, in this category, it was in the same range as the Bavaria but considerably less than the Beneteau or Hanse, which I think is important. It represents good value. It’s a simple boat but one that’s handsome and well-thought-out.”

    “The little things did it for me,” Sherman said. “The rigid stainless-steel handrails and the great toe rail. Really chunky stuff. I love the drain down the side of the deck. It was slippery in pretty light air. I mean, we got it up to 5 or 6 knots without any effort at all. I really loved the interior layout too. That forward stateroom with the little daybed was great. And the furniture in the main saloon is solid wood, not laminated stuff. It’s seemingly a minor thing, but it’s actually pretty major in terms of maintaining the value of the boat down the line.”

    Many decades ago, Catalina Yachts was launched with the name of the prominent island off the coast where the company was founded. Fittingly, the Catalina 545, the latest and perhaps greatest of all the models that came before it, is an island unto itself.

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    Oceanway China Yacht Award 2021 - Best sailing catamaran over 50 feet 1 / 28 Offering an exceptional quality of life on board, directly inspired by Lagoon yachts, the interior enables you to take full advantage of the sea, the sky, the sunshine, and the beauty of your environment: a design challenge successfully met by the Lagoon 55.

  3. The Lagoon 55: Built for the Long Haul

    The Lagoon 55 is a head-turner dockside and will pamper owners and crew alike. In February, French boat builder Lagoon brought Hull No. 2 of its 55-foot luxury catamaran to the Miami International Boat Show. I can easily see this long-legged bluewater cruiser finding a niche among its siblings that range in length from 40 to 77 feet.

  4. 555 Power Catamaran

    The Two Oceans 555 power catamaran is an impressive 55-foot vessel and is built to the highest quality standards on the market today. Elegant simplicity, is one way of describing Du Toit's styling, and their interior designs are light, modern and low maintenance. The 55' Power Cat is comparable in space and accommodations to a 70' motor ...

  5. Lagoon 55 review: new iteration remains quintessential cat

    The 2021 version of the Lagoon 55, still designed by VPLP, is the quintessential modern cruising catamaran according to the world leader in the multihull market. Yachting World was able to hop ...

  6. Outremer 55 Catamaran Review

    The 55 was designed by VPLP - the same architects behind the larger 5X and the Gunboat 68, the flagship of Outremer's sister company. She clocks in at just 13.5 tonnes light. For comparison, a Catana 53 weighs around 14.5 tonnes lightship, so that's one tonne less and it's two feet longer.

  7. CATAMARIS Explorer 55 Power Catamaran

    At 174.20 sqm, the Catmar Explorer 55 Power offers particularly large living/usable areas. Headroom in the saloon 2.10 m, in the hulls 2.05 m. CE Certification Category A with 12 persons. Optionally available reinforcements, approx. 30 cm above and below each of the 4 waterlines, provide increased protection against containers, flotsam and ice ...

  8. Outremer 55 Owner's Review

    The 55 gets sailing from 3 knots of apparent wind and up. That's eco sailing. 38 degrees AWA is the sweet spot for VMG going upwind. The flexible dual helm setup works well in all conditions. Cat Greatcircle plans on 230 nm days. That's just under a 10kt average.

  9. Lagoon 55 Review

    Description. Lagoon launched their first catamaran, the original 55, back in 1987. Fast forward to 2021, and the first new generation Lagoon 55 splashed representing almost 4 decades of development and design evolution from this famous French catamaran manufacturer.. Lagoon celebrated its 6,000th catamaran launch in 2021 since 1987, quite a milestone.

  10. Atlantic 55: Makes An Impression

    The combination of large distances and the need to carry considerable supplies speaks to a catamaran of 55 feet in length. Most cruising cats of 45 feet have plenty of interior space to comfort a family for extended periods and I felt little need to significantly expand the accommodation layout of a 55-foot cat to the extent often seen in those ...

  11. Sunreef's New 55-Foot Hybrid Catamaran Features a Walk-Around Deck

    Sunreef's New 55-Foot Hybrid Catamaran Has a Walk-Around Deck With Fold-Down Platforms The 55-footer is a perfect blend of speed, stability and luxury, according to the yard. Published on ...

  12. Tested: Silent 55 Solar-Electric Power Catamaran

    A product of this design collaboration, the Silent 55 launched in 2018, but the team has continued to improve and upgrade its drivetrain. The hull I sea trialed in late 2019 was powered by twin 250-kW e-motors, giving it a solid cruising speed of 10 to 12 knots. Under solar power alone, the yacht makes 5 to 6 knots.

  13. HH60

    The HH60-SCF is the same boat as the SC, but features a forward cockpit and optional aft tiller chairs. This lowers the boom, reduces weight and increases sail area (and performance). It also makes room for an industry leading 5,774 watts of solar on the coachroof and davits. Better by design.

  14. Lagoon 55

    16,7 m / 55 ft. 2 x 180 hp Volvo's. Lagoon 55 | Valium 55 | 2024. VALIUM 55 is a luxurious 55ft catamaran built by Lagoon. A model created by passionate designers for sea lovers searching for freedom. S/Y Valium 55 features 5 cabins and accommodates 10 guests. A vessel with nothing left to chance, Lagoon has designed it in all its smallest details.

  15. Leopard 50

    Live out your sailing dreams aboard the Leopard 50. This catamaran is everything you envisioned, plus so much more. With a never-before-seen lounging flybridge of this size, the Leopard 50 incorporates the best attributes from its predecessor and 2012 Boat of the Year, the Leopard 48. Now, with even more living space and options, your journey ahead is boundless.

  16. Catamaran BALI 5.4

    Empty weight 45942 LBS. Standard sail area (mainsail + solent) 1,700 SQ FT. Maximum upwind sail area (square top mainsal + code 0) 2,195 SQ FT. Flybridge Yes. Displacement at maximum load 65808 LBS. Forward cockpit door Yes. Engines 2 X 42 hp up to 59 hp Yanmar. Fuel max 317 US GAL.

  17. Sunreef 55 ULTIMA is a Luxury Catamaran With a Walk-Around Deck

    When it comes to the Sunreef 55 Ultima, one of the things new owners will appreciate is its eco-friendliness. The yacht comes equipped with 2,600 square feet of solar panels that are fully integrated into the bodywork of the catamaran and can generate 46 kWp. These panels feed into batteries that are exceptional because of their lightness ...

  18. Outremer 51 |Bestselling catamaran

    With a load capacity far greater than that of the Outremer 45, this best-selling family boat from the Outremer range, twice awarded European Yacht of the Year and Boat of the Year in the United States, is the benchmark cruising catamaran for families sailing around the world. Powerful yet easy, with unequaled resilience, it has proven itself on ...

  19. Lagoon 55

    The Lagoon 55 is a sailing catamaran like no other. Drawn from the depths of Lagoons DNA, where innovation coexists with attention to detail and creativity. The Lagoon 55 is the Lagoon concept of tomorrow. For liveaboard cruisers this is the ideal home away from home. Made to be functional and comfortable, with practicality at it's core ...

  20. 2022 Boat of the Year: Best Cruising Catamaran (Over 50')

    Lounge around, sit and chat, grill a meal or drive the boat—you can do it all on the Samana 59's flybridge. Jon Whittle. When all was said and done, though, the judges couldn't help but honor the efforts behind the Xquisite X5 Plus; it must be noted that, unlike its competitors in the class, chartering wasn't part of the design brief.This is a dedicated cruising cat, through and through.

  21. OUTREMER 55

    GROSS/NET TONNAGE (GRT/NRT): Not a measure of the ship's weight or displacement, gross tonnage is a ship's total internal volume expressed in "register tons (GRT)", each of which is equal to 100 cubic feet (2.83 cubic meters or 748 US Gallons). Net tonnage (NRT) refers to usable space by subtracting from gross tonnage the volume of ...

  22. Catalina 545: Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet

    Cruising World Judges named the Catalina 545 the Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet for 2020. The Catalina 545 sailed very well in marginal conditions. Jon Whittle. So here come the Big Boys: the four finalists in the BOTY Class of 2020 vying for the title of "Mightiest Monohull" of them all. It would not be a cut-and-dry choice, however ...

  23. Outremer 55 boats for sale

    2023 Outremer 55. US$2,499,999. Boatshed St Lucia | St.Lucia, Saint Lucia. Request Info. <. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction.