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Originally Posted by ireaney
Anybody got a Lagoon 42, or sailed one, know someone who has one or even owned one, etc.
I would love to hear some feedback on what your opinions are to it's build quality, living aboard quality, performance etc.
I know that TPI in the States made some as well as Lagoon in France but there are very few informative reports to be found anywhere.
I alos know that there are a couple for sale on Yachtworld, but that's about it.
Thanks in advance
Ian
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Ian,
My husband and I have a TPI Lagoon 42 named Exit Strategy. We have been living aboard for 6 to 9 months per year since 2005 and sailed her from Connecticut to Trinidad and back spending a good deal of time in the
Bahamas and the
Caribbean.
This boat is extremely well built, sea kindly, and easy to sail. As a
live aboard she is comfortable. We have modified the starboard
hull to have a large
head forward and desk amidships. We built a hard top
bimini and loaded it up with
solar panels. We changed out the
refrigeration, which had become problematical, so we installed NovaKool
refrigerator and
freezer. They are VERY energy efficient.
If you want to spend some real time aboard and actually sail from place to place in the ocean as opposed to motoring in the waterway or motorsailing in light air, this boat is for you. She is also ideal for living at
anchor in the
Bahamas and
Caribbean, or the
Chesapeake Bay. She draws 4.5 feet, which is a lot for a
catamaran, but it shows in her performance. She tracks well and tacks easily.
If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask.
Exit Strategy is currently in St Augustine and she is for
sale. (see ad on this site)
Doris