French yacht builder Lagoon introduced this 38-foot catamaran as part of their popular cruising range, targeting sailors seeking the perfect balance between manageable size and livable space. Built with Lagoon's signature focus on comfort and stability, this catamaran represents the builder's commitment to creating vessels that prioritize onboard living without sacrificing sailing performance. The twin-hull design delivers the exceptional stability and interior volume that Lagoon catamarans are renowned for, making this model particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and extended live-aboard adventures. The wide beam characteristic of catamarans provides generous deck space and allows for spacious interior layouts that feel more like floating apartments than traditional sailboat cabins. Lagoon's reputation for building reliable, comfortable cruising catamarans makes the 38 an attractive option for sailors transitioning from monohulls or those seeking a vessel capable of handling both weekend getaways and longer passages. The design emphasizes ease of handling and creature comforts over pure racing performance, appealing to cruisers who value stability, space, and the shallow draft capabilities that open up access to secluded anchorages and beaches inaccessible to deeper-draft vessels.
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What is the Lagoon 38's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Lagoon 38 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.82. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
How much does a Lagoon 38 weigh?
The Lagoon 38 has a displacement of 22,575.34 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 43.04 ft.
Who designed the Lagoon 38?
The Lagoon 38 was designed by Vplp Design, first built in 2025.