Lagoon 55 Catamarans For Sale

The Lagoon 55 is a large, performance-oriented cruising catamaran developed under Jeanneau Technique Advances (JTA) to a VPLP design by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost. Built in composite cored sandwich construction—predominantly fiberglass and epoxy, with some boats incorporating carbon or Kevlar reinforcements—the model was produced in limited numbers (approximately 20 hulls) from the late 1980s into the 1990s. Published hull and weight figures for the type include a 55 ft LOA, 50 ft waterline length, 31 ft beam and a reported displacement in the region of 28,600 lbs, with a shallow draft near 4.0 ft on several examples.

Design priorities are evident in the deck and accommodation arrangements: broad side decks, an elevated helm on the flybridge for visibility, a sheltered coachroof and forward cockpit for additional alfresco use, and integration of folding swim platforms on many boats. The full-width saloon concept with large glazing and double sliding doors is a recurring feature, delivering substantial natural light and panoramic views. Interior layouts vary by refit and owner configuration, but commonly cited arrangements include four private cabins with en suite heads plus forepeak spaces that have been used as crew berths, storage or workshops.

Listings and refit histories illustrate the platform’s adaptability for long-range passagemaking and charter use. Examples range from a 2024-delivered five‑cabin Lagoon 55 offered with a Hydronet sail wardrobe, roller furling code zero and charter income, to extensively refitted older hulls that have received engine work, new systems, carbon hardtops, reinforced structural repairs, and updated electrical and plumbing installations. Reported upgrades include replacement or refurbishment of engines (for example Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110 hp units in one refit), new gensets and watermakers, modern navigation suites, expanded battery capacity and solar provision in various examples.

Practical considerations noted by owners and brokers include accessible mechanical spaces after refits, robust deck hardware layouts to reduce crew movement, and durable interior finishes selected for liveaboard and blue‑water use. The Lagoon 55 is therefore represented in the market both as a turnkey, nearly‑new charterable platform and as a candidate for comprehensive structural and systems refurbishment where long‑range capability and weight‑sensitive performance were retained or enhanced.