Lagoon - 450 - For Sale

Experience the 450byLagoon— a versatilesailing yachtdesigned as a spaciouscatamaranwith a durablefiberglass and plastichull. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov, this model brings together comfort, performance, and thoughtful design for confident cruising.

Selecting a 450

The 450suits owners seeking the stability and volume of acatamaranwith the elegant simplicity of asailing yacht. With a 46 ft (14 m) LOA and a broad 25 ft (7.84 m) beam, it offers generous living space for family cruising. A shallow 1.3 m (4.265 ft) draft enhances access to protected anchorages, while twin Yanmar diesel engines aid precise handling in marinas. Designed by VPLP (hull) with interiors by Nauta Design, it balances capable passages with comfortable life aboard.

Features of the Model

• Living space and accommodations: sleeps 8 with 4 heads, plus 2 crew cabins and 2 crew beds for flexible service or privacy.
• Handling and performance: twin Yanmar diesels support close-quarters maneuvering; typical cruising speed about 7 kn (8.06 mph) and max about 9 kn (10.36 mph).
• Shallow-draft access: 1.3 m (4.265 ft) draft helps reach bays and moorings many deeper designs cannot.
• Design pedigree: hull by VPLP; interior by Nauta Design for a refined onboard experience.
• Build and configuration: fiberglass and plastichull, fiberglass deck, and truecatamaranplatform within thesailing yachtclass.

Technical Specifications

• Model: 450
• Builder: Lagoon
• Category: sailing yacht
• Hull configuration: catamaran
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Fiberglass
• LOA: 46 ft (14 m)
• Beam: 25 ft (7.84 m)
• Draft (min/max): 4.265 ft / 4.265 ft (1.3 m / 1.3 m)
• Cruise speed: 7 kn (8.06 mph)
• Max speed: 9 kn (10.36 mph)
• Engines: 2 × Yanmar, Diesel
• Hull designer: VPLP
• Interior designer: Nauta Design
• Accommodation: 8 (sleeps 8)
• Heads: 4
• Crew: 2 crew cabins, 2 crew beds
• Fresh water: 158.5 gal
• Fuel: 264.17 gal

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing is available on request. To discuss current opportunities for the 450byLagoon, contact Shestakov Yacht Sales — your dedicated broker Andrey Shestakov will guide you through availability, inspections, and purchase logistics.

Questions and Answers

• What type of yacht is the 450byLagoon? The450is asailing yachtconfigured as acatamaranwith afiberglass and plastichull, combining stability with generous living space.

• How many people can sleep aboard and what facilities are included? It provides 8 berths,4 heads, plus2 crew cabinswith2 crew bedsto support privacy and service flexibility.

• What are the typical speeds? Expect about 7 kn (8.06 mph)cruising and up to9 kn (10.36 mph)maximum under favorable conditions.

• What powers the yacht and how does it handle in marinas? Two YanmarDieselengines enhance close-quarters control, complementing the inherent maneuverability of acatamaran.

• What is the draft and why does it matter? A 1.3 m (4.265 ft) drafthelps the yacht access shallower anchorages and moorings compared with many deeper-keeled designs.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and charter operators consistently describe the 450fromLagoonas a comfortable, high-volume cruising catamaran. It is widely used in vacation charters yet also serves well for private family cruising and liveaboard life, thanks to a very large salon, a U-shaped galley, and generous social spaces often likened to a "condo-maran." Layout flexibility is a strong point, with a 3-cabin owner version featuring a full starboard master or 4-cabin charter arrangements; as one owner put it, "My favourite thing is the owner’s cabin—it’s so spacious."

Underway, owners report a predictable, forgiving motion, with the design emphasizing comfort and volume more than high pointing ability. Typical observed figures are about 4+ kt in roughly 6 kt true wind when close-hauled in light airs, around 6–7 kt on a 12–15 kt close reach, and approximately 8–9 kt on a beam reach in flat water. In short, choppy head seas, bridge-deck slapping has been noted and can be uncomfortable.

For passages, owners have completed offshore/bluewater legs, but many recommend structural inspection or reinforcement before heavy ocean work. Forward main bulkhead deformation has been widely reported; Lagoonresponded with an inspection and factory-approved reinforcement program reviewed with VPLP. Where damage was found, reports cite that roughly 80% of cases required on average about 30 labor hours to repair, and many brokerage listings now note "forward bulkhead reinforced"—reinforcing the advice to obtain a thorough survey and verify service history.

Pros and Cons

• Very large salon and owner’s cabin with a U-shaped galley and extensive social spaces.
• Flexible layouts (3-cabin owner or 4-cabin charter) suit family cruising and charter use.
• Predictable, forgiving motion with reported 6–9 kt on reaches in typical breezes.
• Designed for comfort and volume rather than high pointing performance.
• Bridge-deck slapping reported in short, choppy head seas.
• Forward main bulkhead deformation widely reported; verify inspection/reinforcement history before passages.

Comparison with Other Models