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ARC

A Lagoon 420 just won the multi-hull division of the ARC finishing ahead of many other multis including a 421. They finished well in front of J. Ventura's rocket the Lagoon 380.

This is not a...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

19-01-2010, 09:19

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420: Lagoon 420 Owners & Fans

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Posted By planetoftheapes

Lagoon 420 wins the ARC multihull division.

LAGOON AND THE ARC
The ARC, which each year allows many sailors to cross the Atlantic without
any problems, has had Lagoon as its sponsor for a long time now. Once again
this year, Lagoons...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

05-10-2009, 20:09

Replies: 45

Views: 23,420

Posted By planetoftheapes

Nothing really

I would like to make a couple more points about the 420. One, before my new baby arrived, I had a decent cash offer for my 420, but after my wife spent a few weeks aboard she did not want to sell, MY...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

29-09-2009, 09:05

Replies: 45

Views: 23,420

Posted By planetoftheapes

More Disinformation

asb,

My Lagoon 420 is not listed for sale, although I did consider selling when my new child arrived. The offers have come unsolicited. I don't believe suggesting that someone check their facts...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

27-09-2009, 09:49

Replies: 45

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Posted By planetoftheapes

More Disinformation

"Those are the 2008 production stats from a Lagoon publication. There were no numbers for the 420, but it must be around 100, I guess."

The number of 420's/421's built is greater than 170...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

22-09-2009, 17:15

Replies: 45

Views: 23,420

Posted By planetoftheapes

Bad Science

There are 50 Lagoon 410s for sale and 40 Lagoon 440 for sale on Yacht World. This must mean the Lagoon 420 performs better as there are only 25 for sale.

The Lagoon 420 diesel version is a...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

06-06-2009, 12:59

Replies: 1,178

420: Lagoon 420 Owners & Fans

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Posted By planetoftheapes

Diesel

I’ve owned Avanga, a diesel 420 for a year now, but have only spent about six weeks aboard. I believe that after you are aboard for awhile, many of the catamaran debating points become less...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

12-04-2008, 01:32

Replies: 83

Composite boat-building materials & techniques

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Properties of materials

Bigcat,

Resin is used to bind and transfer shear stress between load bearing fibers in a composite matrix. The tensile strength of a resin is only one consideration. The tensile part of strength...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

06-02-2008, 06:21

Replies: 562

Characteristics of a Circumnavigating Cat

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Posted By planetoftheapes

Lagoons are the best, pound for pound

A Lagoon wins the Catamaran Class in the ARC Rally 2007 (12/14/07)

For this new edition of the ARC Rally, Lagoon was strongly represented with 14 catamarans on a total of 26. This year for...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

03-02-2008, 11:47

Replies: 24

420: Lagoon 420 Advice for Buying

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Posted By planetoftheapes

I have a dog in the fight

AG,

I signed my PA with Catco in December of 2005, if you can believe that. I've been involved in this process for over two years. A lawyer reviewed the Catco PA which basically says you give...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

02-02-2008, 20:32

Replies: 24

420: Lagoon 420 Advice for Buying

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Posted By planetoftheapes

Avanga

Can you describe what you mean by take all the risk? Do you mean a non-refundable deposit? Dollar exchange risk? I am not sure what you mean.

Also, I am so sick of L420 bashing. There are multiple...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

11-12-2007, 09:21

Replies: 1,178

420: Lagoon 420 Owners & Fans

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Posted By planetoftheapes

Gee, the L420 is doing fine for a very, very...

Gee, the L420 is doing fine for a very, very comfortable cruiser. Please keep in mind that the big props and regeneration drops speed by at least 0.5 knts. Let's see 17 days x 24 hours x 0.5 knts =...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

09-12-2007, 14:49

Replies: 1,178

420: Lagoon 420 Owners & Fans

Views: 339,668

Posted By planetoftheapes

I certainly do not disagree with your assertions,...

I certainly do not disagree with your assertions, I am looking at this from a different perspective. In the real world of cruising there is no handicap. There are simply cruising boats with cruising...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

09-12-2007, 11:50

Replies: 1,178

420: Lagoon 420 Owners & Fans

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Posted By planetoftheapes

It is nice to see the L420 hold her own on a...

It is nice to see the L420 hold her own on a long, commonly made, passage.

I don't know if I can legitimately make this statement but it seems, in the real world, loaded down for long-range...

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

09-12-2007, 11:36

Replies: 1,178

420: Lagoon 420 Owners & Fans

Views: 339,668

Posted By planetoftheapes

Forum: Lagoon Catamarans

08-12-2007, 17:08

Replies: 1,178

420: Lagoon 420 Owners & Fans

Views: 339,668

Posted By planetoftheapes

ARC

I am not sure how this fits with Intentional Drifters excellent ARC analysis: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/cats-weight-performance-value-6537.html.

This is anecdotal but after around...

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

20-11-2007, 21:51

Replies: 152

Value of the dollar?

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Posted By planetoftheapes

The falling and failing dollar is having a major...

The falling and failing dollar is having a major impact on my cruising plans. I imagine it affects others as well.

The dollar may be falling for reasons more sinister than a simple economic...

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

20-11-2007, 18:14

Replies: 152

Value of the dollar?

Views: 19,468

Posted By planetoftheapes

The End of America

Rebel,

Take a look at this Naomi Wolf presentation on the state of America. We may be facing far more than a simple economic cycle.

Talk by Naomi Wolf - The End of America...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

05-11-2007, 21:41

Replies: 113

Home land security?

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Posted By planetoftheapes

Freedom to travel without interference from...

Freedom to travel without interference from government authority is at the foundation of America. We have lost this fundamental right. Loss of freedom will greatly impact the recreational boater. Do...

21-10-2007, 10:37

Replies: 207

Views: 17,656

Posted By planetoftheapes

I believe those standing against the GW...

I believe those standing against the GW propaganda machine are passionate because we recognize this pattern. Problem-Reaction-Solution. Those in power create a problem, they mobilize the population...

18-10-2007, 19:38

Replies: 207

Views: 17,656

Posted By planetoftheapes

I would like to thank the powers that be for...

I would like to thank the powers that be for allowing this discussion. Sailors tend to be good people with level heads. I believe it beneficial to hear the opinions of my cohort. May I add to the...

17-10-2007, 18:24

Replies: 207

Views: 17,656

Posted By planetoftheapes

I feel it is important to understand that...

I feel it is important to understand that dramatic climate change has been continuous and the rule through Earth's history, long before man's arrival.

When some group tells you the answer to a...

17-10-2007, 17:18

Replies: 207

Views: 17,656

Posted By planetoftheapes

SUV's On Jupiter?

Are humans responsible for climate change on the outer reaches of the solar system, or is it the sun?
Paul Joseph Watson
Prison Planet...

13-10-2007, 21:14

Replies: 207