Lagoon 440

Brand:: Lagoon

Designed by:: Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP)

Yard(s):: Bénéteau

Description:

The Lagoon 440 was introduced to fit between the 410 and 470 models. Targeting ocean cruisers seeking for ultra comfort and good performance on the one hand, and charter holiday makers on the other, the boat is available in an owner's version and a charter version - in the former, the starboard hull is one big cabin with sofa, desk and all other amenities.

The main distinguishing feature of the Lagoon 440 is its flybridge and the rigid bimini. There are three cockpit areas: a forward cockpit for lounging and enjoying the views in good weather, an aft cockpit with table, shaded by the bimini, and finally the flybridge, an elevated cockpit with all sail controls. The flybridge is set up for short-handed sailing. For crewed charter, the sailing operation could thus be conducted out of the way of social activities on board; however, the flybridge has bench seating for six and could easily become another favourite place to relax and share some of the excitement of sailing.

There is a forward-facing chart table in the saloon, which can be equipped with autopilot, joystick and even a second set of engine controls, as well as all other electronics.

Access to the water via the port stern section was further improved in this model, and there is an aft passageway that allows crossing from one side to the other without disturbing those sitting in the cockpit.

Part of the design brief was to achieve better performance and modernising the lines whilst retaining the Lagoon 'look.' Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost have improved speed potential and limited pitching with a higher 'gull wing' bridgedeck underwing form which has the added benefit of creating more space for access from the saloon to accommodation in the hulls.

Type:: Cruiser

Multihull type:: Catamaran

Construction:

Polyester and vinylester resins
GRP sandwich with balsa core for bridgedeck, decks and hulls above the waterline
Solid laminate below the waterline
Laminated marine ply bulkheads

Sails and rigging:

Fully battened main and roller furling genoa
Optional spinnaker
Optional gennaker
Optional longer mast

Sails and rigging images:

Deck layout and gear:: Flybridge: helm station; bench seating for 6 or more; bimini
Cockpit: table with seating (functions as outside lounge area); fixed bimini
Forward deck: forward cockpit
Transoms: engine compartment access; deck showers; swim ladder; transom steps

Deck layout images:

Keels, boards and rudders:: Fixed low aspect ratio keels

Accommodation:

Charter version:
Bridgedeck cabin: large saloon with seating for 8+ in the dining area; chart table; galley
Hulls: double cabin fore and aft, all with en-suite heads compartments including shower and wash basin

Owner's version:
Bridgedeck cabin: same as charter version
Port Hull: same as charter version
Starboard Hull: double cabin aft; settee and desk midships; large heads forward