Saona 47: New 47 or Lagoon 450F

[Sa Sailor]

I am now torn between New 47 and the Lagoon 450F.The 47 looks on the limited information to have moved the game forward I like the semi raised helm perhaps compomise between the Lagoon flybridge and sport.I will use mine for a lot of day sailing the build in grill and lifting platform look great.I am not sure how prices will compare.

[Escape_Velocity]

Originally Posted by Sa Sailor

I am now torn between New 47 and the Lagoon 450F.The 47 looks on the limited information to have moved the game forward I like the semi raised helm perhaps compomise between the Lagoon flybridge and sport.I will use mine for a lot of day sailing the build in grill and lifting platform look great.I am not sure how prices will compare.

I wish there was more discussion about this ... I'm in the exact same situation. Would love to see some credible reviews of the Saona 47.

p.s. Although I live in the U.S., I was born in Cape Town. :-)

[Gordon]

Hull # 2 only recently delivered to the owners in La Rochelle. Am sure there will be reviews available soon.

[BionicT]

I compared both the Saona 47 and the Lagoon 450S at the multihull show in La Grande Motte last month. I like the look of the interior of the FP but it does not seem as high quality as the Lagoon. The stats on the two boats are very similar with the Lagoon being heavier. I haven't got the numbers in front of me but for a cruising options I want the FP was more than 100K Euros more than the Lagoon. Things like the swim platform are expensive options (e.g. 30K Euros). Given the similarities and price differential I am leaning towards the Lagoon.