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VITESSE | 1989 Lagoon 55

Bocas del toro, pa.

vitesse catamaran lagoon

VITESSE | Lagoon 55 55ft

Us $355,000.

...

Alexis de Boucaud

 Office: +1 215 508-2704   Mobile: +1 484 744-2740   [email protected]

Further Price Reduction to $360,000. Serious sellers. Bring offers on this highly optioned voyaging cat. A true sailor's cat.

Specifications

  • Length: 55ft
  • Beam: 30' 9"
  • Hull: Composite
  • Status: Active

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MEASUREMENTS

  • Length Overall: 64 ft
  • Beam Measure: 30' 9"
  • Engine Brand: YANMAR
  • Engine Model: 4JH4-HTE
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Hours: 650

Accommodations

  • Number of heads: 3

DIMENSIONS + DETAILS

  • S/V Vitesse
  • JTA Jeanneau Technique Advances France
  • Construction: Epoxy, vacuum bagged E-glass, Carbon fiber, Kevlar, Balsa and PVC core
  • Beam: 30 ft 10 in
  • Headroom: 6 ft
  • Draft: 4 ft 6 in
  • Displacement: 15 tons
  • Mast height: 82 ft
  • Bridgedeck clearance: 2 ft 6 in
  • Speed: 10+ kts

CONSTRUCTION

  • Epoxy Sport Model
  • Built with Epoxy Resin
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Vacuum bagged in a mold

TANKAGE + PLUMBING

  • Fuel tanks: 170 gallons, 1.2 gallons per hour per engine
  • Water tanks: 260 gallons
  • Holding tanks: eleoctrosans
  • Yanmar 4JH4-HTE x2 with V-drives and shafts
  • 2012 Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110 HP engines x2 installed 2016
  • 2008 ZF V-drives transmissions x2 installed 2016
  • KE-4 electronic shifters with remote installed 2016
  • LS hydraulic helm pump / system for rudder steering
  • Raycor fuel filters system on engines with fuel magnets
  • 220 volt switch / breaker panel with LED meters (Paneltronics)
  • 110 volt switch / breaker panel
  • 24 and 12 volt switch / breaker panel with VSM monitor (Bluesea)
  • (Outback) Solar remote panels x2 12v and 24v
  • (Outback) Solar controllers x2 Flex60 and Flex80
  • 5 – 270 watt Solar panels
  • Xantrex SW3012 3000 watt inverter / 150 amp charger
  • Xantrex SW2024 2000 watt inverter / 120 amp charger
  • Xantrex remote monitors x2
  • 50 amp 220 v surge protector on shore power
  • 50 amp 220 v shore power hook up
  • 12000 BTU AC unit
  • 17000 BTU AC unit
  • 110 volt outlets thru out each room
  • Isotherm main fridge 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm main freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • portable fridge / freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm Ice maker 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • Isotherm water heaters x2
  • LED TV 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • WaterMaker system 220 volt AC using generator
  • Phasor 12 KW generator
  • 4 – group 31 AGM batteries for main engine start and electric winches 2016
  • 2 – group 31 AGM batteries for 24 volt systems 2020
  • 5 – Northstar suitecase style AGM batteries for house 185 ah each 2016
  • 1- group 25 AGM battery for Genset 2021
  • 1 – group 25 AGM battery for Tender 2019
  • We have 3 – 8D 300 ah lithium batteries on order to replace the Northstar batteries. Due in Aug 2021

ACCOMMODATIONS + AMENITIES

  • Modified 3-cabin with owner version on port side hull
  • 2 queen beds that are end load with latex mattresses
  • 1 twin bunk
  • Bulkhead steering station fully protected from the weather
  • All new refitted accommodations and furniture
  • Separate w/d
  • 2 electric heads with bidet sprayers with fresh hot and cold water
  • 1 manual head with larger bowl
  • 1 large walk-in shower room + sink
  • 12 volt built in sound system
  • Isotherm built in ice maker
  • 40″ flat screen LED TV
  • 3 piece leather sofa with power recliner
  • 2 I-JOY message chairs
  • Galley down
  • Isotherm stacked fridge and freezer stainless steel
  • Portable fridge and freezer
  • 24″ gas stove and oven
  • Large double sink with drain shelf
  • Glass tile countertops
  • Large hidden spice cabinet
  • Overhead cabinets
  • Bulkhead driving station with Racaro helm chair
  • Electronic shifters
  • Full protected cockpit with Strataglass curtains or screens
  • New cushions with Sunbrella material
  • Folding teak table with teak chairs
  • 2-Rigid Frigid built in coolers
  • Carbon hardtop with LED lights
  • 5 opening glass windows

ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

  • Raymarine ACU400 autopilot with LS hydraulic pump 24 volt
  • Raymarine P70 autopilot displays x2
  • Raymarine I70s multi displays x2
  • Raymarine ST290 wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 CH wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 rudder display
  • Raymarine E120 MFD x2
  • Raymarine A65 MFD
  • Raymarine VHF Radio with AIS
  • Raymarine ITC5 converters x2
  • Raymarine ST60 wind transducers x2
  • Raymarine Raynet junction box
  • Airmar 1KW in-hull sonar transducer
  • Raymarine depth transducer
  • Raymarine Speed and temp transducer
  • Raymarine XM weather box
  • Raymarine Sonar box
  • Raymarine 24″ Radar
  • Sony CD / stereo / JBL speakers

SAILS + RIGGING

  • Main Sail is tri-radial Hydranet (2017)
  • Self tacking jib is Black Dacron (2021)
  • Code-0 4,4 oz Nylon (2019)
  • Spinnaker 1.5 oz
  • Asym-spinnaker: 1.5 oz
  • New storm jib (2020)
  • Spare self-tacking jib (2008)
  • Harken self tacking track and car system for Jib replaced 2021
  • 3 – Harken winches on mast for main halyard, topping lift, reefs and all other halyards 2 – 48’s and 1 -56
  • 2 – Harken 56 main sheet and traveler winches in cockpit
  • 2 – Andersen 68 electric winches for sheets or tender or furlers added 2016
  • 2 – Profurl 52 furlers for Jib and Code-0 changed 2015
  • Harken C- track and batt cars replaced 2018
  • Lewmar Ocean 3 main traveler and cars replaced 2016
  • Custom boom rail for main sail added 2016
  • Standing rigging on mast 316 compact 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottom replaced 2019 Mack Sails
  • Standing rigging for furlers and Cap shrouds are standard 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottoms
  • Custom Mack Pack for main sail 2017
  • New Hylas stanchions and 316 lifelines with gates on both sides installed 2016
  • Custom 1.25″ 316 stainless corners / bow pulpits with seats installed 2016
  • new toe rails out of composite installed 2021
  • New Awlgrip topsides finished in 2021
  • New Coppercoat installed July 2021
  • Awlgrip hulls and bridge deck were painted in 2011
  • 2 – custom 85 gal. composite main fuel tanks that will never rot 2016
  • 1 – stainless steel 30 gal generator tank
  • Hot and Cold fresh water shower on Starboard transom
  • fresh water wash at anchor locker
  • fresh water wash at cockpit
  • New tramps 2016 and Stainless rail and eye nuts installed 2017

GROUND TACKLE

  • Lofrans 1500 windlass 24 volt with 3/8″ G-4 chain and remote installed 2016
  • Stainless steel delta anchor installed 2016
  • Fortress spare anchor installed 2016
  • 5 Solid Stainless steel 16″ cleats 2016
  • 2 tube Stainless steel 16″ cleats 2016
  • 2-1/2″ rub rail added 2016
  • 12′ RigidBoat with Euro steering system
  • bench seat with Rigid cooler built in
  • Garmin depth sounder
  • Switch and Breaker panel
  • Running lights
  • Mantis anchor system
  • Bimini with 316 stainless frame
  • seat cushions and back rest
  • 25 hp Yanaha 2 stroke outboard
  • Updated safety equipment onboard
  • Life vests for 12 people
  • No life raft. Tender is unsinkable

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Purchased 2 used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE engines that had 8000 hours on them. New parts were installed and these parts were taken off and packed for spares
  • Stored in Florida and ready to ship if needed
  • 2 – Turbos
  • 2 – coolers
  • 2- after coolers
  • 2- fresh water pumps
  • 2- raw water pumps
  • 2- injector pumps
  • 2- starters
  • 2- alternators
  • Yanmar senders
  • Many spares onboard including hardware
  • 2- fixed pitch props
  • rudder molds

OWNER COMMENTS

S/V Vitesse is a Bocas Del Toro. Panama based 1989 Jeanneau Lagoon 55s Catamaran. This JTA Jeanneau Technique Advances / Lagoon 55s catamaran has had a total refit and has been customized turning it into 60 foot waterline boat by adding two extra feet in the engine room area and then three foot swim platforms / sugar scoops. This all epoxy built fiberglass cored boat was built from the Jeanneau factory using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlayed bottoms.

New plumbing, new wiring, new panels, new watermaker, new standing and running rigging, new sails, newer engines, new electronics, new composite interior floors and cabinets, new flooring, new protective driving station, owners suite , new carbon hardtop with side wings and glass windows, new washer and dryer. The list goes on and on with the custom work that has been done to remove weight and keep the boat balanced. This refit was done over a 10 year period to turn an x-charter boat into the perfect 2 person cruiser. Having the knowledge from owning a composite kit aircraft company for over 15 years allowed the current owners the ability to create a boat that checks almost all of the wants in a cruising vessel.

This Lagoon 55 sailing yacht, has undergone a full refit, and restored to a better than original beauty. This 3 cabin, 3 head owners version is a must-see.

In the late 1980s, racing catamaran designers made the first cruising catamarans. Foremost among the designers were VPLP ( a French based naval architecture firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prvost). Vitesse is hull number 5 restored to better than new condition over the past ten years.

Why an early model Lagoon? The answer is simple.1) Horsepower to weight. The ship is elegantly designed to provide spacious living but it retains a racing-cats v-hull shape and lightweight. Her displacement is 13 tons compared to the modern 55 foot boat which weigh in around 20 tons. 2) The difference is in the build. These boats were hand laid up using woven e-glass and EPOXY vacuum bagged in a mold. Some of the L55s were also built using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlaid in the hulls below the waterline for abrasion resistance. This vessel was one of the few that has all three materials used in her build. It was also built with PVC core below the waterline so rot would not be an issue here. Building this way gave her better performance, lively acceleration and speed to safely to outrun weather and get to your destination. She has excellent sailing qualities and easy ship handling. This vessel goes over the seas instead of punching through them..

The ships refit was thorough, repairing items that had suffered the impacts of time and age which brings her to better new.

In 2010, Vitesse was put the on the hard. The top deck, formerly cored in balsa, in areas where attachments like deck blocks, tracks, stanchions or other hardware had been mounted, had developed rot in the core because the balsa core was not remove and replaced with thicken epoxy hard points. That takes time and material to do it right and we all know that production boats are trying to cut cost. All of the deck hardware was removed then the core and glass was removed and replaced with synthetic PVC foam core, vacuum bonded and re-glassed and faired anywhere that had any water intrusion or rot. The aft cross beam also needed to be rebuilt. The forward part of the bridge deck in front of the main bulkhead also had core rot. That complete area also had the core replaced and re-glassed with new tramp stainless hardware with backing plates so that issue would not happen again. The next issue that was addressed was the cockpit and duel outboard driving stations that had restricted views for maneuvering the boat. The driving stations were removed including the double teak floors that revealed more rotten core that needed replaced.

In 2011, we then rebuilt that entire cockpit area making new seating and we moved the driving station to the bulkhead. Vitesse now has a view of each corner of the boat for easy maneuvering. Electronic shifting was installed at the new helm with a backup plug on the port cockpit for a remote set of shifters. This allows us to be able to walk the boat while docking. Another plus is that same shifter can be placed forward thru the open hatch at the windlass locker so the captain can help anchor the boat. This is a huge plus as shouting or hand signals are not necessary to determine where the anchor rode is.

The next big change was the engine rooms. Originally, the engines were against the engine room bulkhead with the v-drives inside under the bed. That meant the engine room was completely open to the bed so heat, diesel and normal engine room stuff was not isolated from the bedroom. It also gave bad access to the shaft seal because it was directly under the bulkhead where the engine was against. We decided to spend the time correcting these issues. It required two foot extensions for the hulls in that area. They were constructed using the same build materials except the core was PVC. The hulls were cutoff close to engine room bulkhead in the solid glass area. The new panels were installed and then the fun was to reshape the rest of the engine room to fit the new panels. While this was being done we also added sugar scoop type platforms into the end of the hulls. It took 3 months per side to make the parts, cut off and install the platforms and then reshape and reinstall back to the factory specs. Carbon reinforcements were also used in this area. The original engine mount beds were just stringers with steel plates for the engine to sit on. The stringers were left but shelves were added so you could lay or sit beside the engine. The engine rooms were then filled and finished with all epoxies materials and then Awlgrip paint was applied New rudder shaft logs with new bearings replaced the aluminum tubes factory logs that were in bad shape.

For a total of 18 months, we worked full time on the hard to fix hull and deck rot issues, remove all hardware, mast, boom, bow beam, compression beam and their fittings, change anchor brackets to the bottom side, build 7 bow sprit for Code-0, remove front windows and make those areas ready for hatches. We cut the hulls and finished the 5 foot extensions. We filled and finished the hulls and them painted her with Awlgrip fighting lady yellow. We also Awlgripped all of the aluminum parts including the mast and beams. A Coppercoat bottom job was applied in Aug. 2011. The boat was then craned into the water and towed home to continue the work with no engines, no fuel tanks, no rudders and so on.

From mid 2011 2016, we purchased new and lightly used Lewmar Ocean hatches to replace and up-size the hatches that were installed by the factory. All of the hatches were removed and molds for the hatch deck rings were made to fit the new hatches. New parts were made and installed and hard points for the screws were added so no water could get into the core. Ten new portlights were also installed on the outside of the hulls. Five of the older port lights were re-used in the inboard sections of the forward hulls for more ventilation. New acrylic was installed to make them like new.

We purchased used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110hp engines which had only 600 hours on them in 2014. We took them down to the block and installed new bearings and seals, rings and did valve jobs on the heads, cleaned and reassembled them and then test ran them until the engine rooms were finished.

In 2016 the carbon and corecell hardtop was made along with the carbon side wings and front windshield with opening glass windows. The raised driving helm was built with an instrument panel for the electronics and hydraulic steering station. Electronic shifting was added and installed when both engines were done. The main fuel tanks were removed and composite tanks were made and replaced under the aft berth floors. The wiring was pulled and replace with new 220 / 110 volt AC panels and 24 / 12 volt DC panels. The plumbing was also removed and replaced for hot and cold water, bilge pumps, fresh water pumps and high water systems with alarms. The rudders were pulled and remade. In 2017 we had Vitesse back together enough that we spent 3 weeks in the Bahamas.

From 2017 to present, the interior was completely removed so most of the living areas were changed using PVC cored panels that I built. We opened the fresh water tanks and cleaned them. We then replaced the plywood tops of the tanks with composite. The floors were also replaced with composite. We purchased and installed stainless stanchions and gates from Hylas. New 1.25 316 stainless corners and bow pulpits were custom made and installed. The side coach roof windows were removed and replaced with hurricane glass windows. We added a new solar system. New Lewmar 70 hatches were installed in the front of the coach roof which replaced the fixed windows from the factory. The teak toe rails were also in bad shape and were removed and remade out of composite materials and painted with Teak Awlgrip paint.

In 2020, the topside was faired, and painted with Snow white Awlgrip and Matterhorn white non-skid.

The Genset and Watermaker were installed in 2021.

(Starboard Hull) Aft guest berth. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, 24 volt electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan holding tanks that are Coast Guard approved, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. Moving forward, major changes we made in the redesign of this interior. Making the galley longer with overhead cabinets and making a more open overhead area for more light from the coach roof windows. We removed the forward doorway using part of the dressing room from the forward berth to make this happen. We took out the bed and then built a large pantry for storage. I also sew. The pantry also has folding tops that make a sewing table for my sewing machine stored it that area. The room in front of the berth was the work room that only had access from a deck hatch. By removing the bed where the pantry is, a new door was was added for the workroom access. All new galley was installed with a Isotherm freezer and fridge, a portable refrigerator/ freezer in a pull out drawer, Blomberg gas oven / stove, lightweight glass tile counter tops and huge double sink area. The head in the galley area is our ocean going head. No holding tank, with new larger toilet with hand pump, new liners and mirrors.

(Port Hull) The owners berth is aft. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. The chart room was also left in the same shape were the updated control electrical panels are located. Moving forward, the twin bunk berth was converted to one overhead bunk with a 220 volt Blomberg separate washer and vent-less heat pump dryer. Next to it is a Isotherm freezer for overflow or place to move the food to defrost the other units in the galley. The access for the washer and dryer is behind the cabinets so if the units need to be replaced in the future the access is easy. Further forward, was 2 more heads that were removed and replaced for a large walk in shower. Glass tile floors and counter top with curved bench seat and great storage using white Formica. The crew berth again had only access from the deck hatch in that area. By removing the wall from the 2 heads, that is now access from the shower room. It is now the sail and rope locker / storage.

(The Saloon) was completely taken out and rebuilt. We used real leather furniture on the port side and 2 massage chairs for lounging and seating on the starboard side. There is a Isotherm ice maker with a flat screen tv also on the port side. A beverage refrigerator was also added that has not been hooked up in the middle of the saloon for easy access.The house batteries and 2 inverter chargers are behind the sofas.

(The cockpit) can be completely closed in with Strataglass snap on window covers or inside screens. The back of the cockpit has a complete drape for rain protection. A single drop leaf teak table was refinished using epoxy finish. New seat cushions with Sunbrella material are in place. The helm chair is the focal point of the boat. A Recaro chair from a mega-yacht. Once you sit in it, you will not want to leave. The electronics are Raymarine from 2009 and 2016. Most of the electronics were installed to make the 8 day trip home from Tortola in 2009. Some have been now been replaces with newer unites and we have a NEMA 2000 system. The autopilot has been upgraded to a newer version. There is great storage in the cockpit in the floors and under the seats with two rigid frigid coolers built in to the seats. Blue led overhead lights with 2 center tri-color lights.

(Tender storage) A fiberglass / carbon fiber Targa bar was built and installed to lift the tender. Hinged aluminum chocks are in place to set the tender on for storage. The two electric sheet winches are used to pickup and lower the tender. We can do this in less than 2 minutes ether way. The tender can easily be tied down to the cleats for big wave traveling. The tender is a 12 foot Rigidboat with a Euro driving station bolted to the side of the boat. Yamaha 25 HP 2 stroke for lighter weight. It came with a cooler bench seat. Bimini for sun protection.

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Vitesse yacht For sale

Vitesse YACHT

Sailing YACHT Vitesse

The Vitesse yacht is a 55' (16.76m) luxury yacht, launched and delivered to her original owner by the leading yacht builder LAGOON yachts in 1989 .

The brilliantly appointed interior accommodations has a 3 stateroom layout.

Her hull is made of fiberglass, with a beam of 30' 9" (9.37m), a draft of 4' 6" (1.37m) .

The Catamaran Vitesse is currently located in Bocas del Toro Province, with an asking price of $365,000

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  • Vitesse 1989 LAGOON 55 Catamaran Yacht MLS #355406

Vitesse - 1989 55' LAGOON 55 Bocas del Toro Bocas del Toro Province Panama $365,000 USD

Full specifications.

DIMENSIONS + DETAILS

  • S/V Vitesse
  • JTA Jeanneau Technique Advances France
  • Construction: Epoxy, vacuum bagged E-glass, Carbon fiber, Kevlar, Balsa and PVC core
  • Beam: 30 ft 10 in
  • Headroom: 6 ft
  • Draft: 4 ft 6 in
  • Displacement: 15 tons
  • Mast height: 82 ft
  • Bridgedeck clearance: 2 ft 6 in
  • Speed: 10+ kts

CONSTRUCTION

  • Epoxy Sport Model
  • Built with Epoxy Resin
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Vacuum bagged in a mold

TANKAGE + PLUMBING

  • Fuel tanks: 170 gallons, 1.2 gallons per hour per engine
  • Water tanks: 260 gallons
  • Holding tanks: eleoctrosans
  • Yanmar 4JH4-HTE x2 with V-drives and shafts
  • 2012 Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110 HP engines x2 installed 2016
  • 2008 ZF V-drives transmissions x2 installed 2016
  • KE-4 electronic shifters with remote installed 2016
  • LS hydraulic helm pump / system for rudder steering
  • Raycor fuel filters system on engines with fuel magnets
  • 220 volt switch / breaker panel with LED meters (Paneltronics)
  • 110 volt switch / breaker panel
  • 24 and 12 volt switch / breaker panel with VSM monitor (Bluesea)
  • (Outback) Solar remote panels x2 12v and 24v
  • (Outback) Solar controllers x2 Flex60 and Flex80
  • 5 – 270 watt Solar panels
  • Xantrex SW3012 3000 watt inverter / 150 amp charger
  • Xantrex SW2024 2000 watt inverter / 120 amp charger
  • Xantrex remote monitors x2
  • 50 amp 220 v surge protector on shore power
  • 50 amp 220 v shore power hook up
  • 12000 BTU AC unit
  • 17000 BTU AC unit
  • 110 volt outlets thru out each room
  • Isotherm main fridge 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm main freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • portable fridge / freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm Ice maker 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • Isotherm water heaters x2
  • LED TV 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • WaterMaker system 220 volt AC using generator
  • Phasor 12 KW generator
  • 4 – group 31 AGM batteries for main engine start and electric winches 2016
  • 2 – group 31 AGM batteries for 24 volt systems 2020
  • 5 – Northstar suitecase style AGM batteries for house 185 ah each 2016
  • 1- group 25 AGM battery for Genset 2021
  • 1 – group 25 AGM battery for Tender 2019
  • We have 3 – 8D 300 ah lithium batteries on order to replace the Northstar batteries. Due in Aug 2021

ACCOMMODATIONS + AMENITIES

  • Modified 3-cabin with owner version on port side hull
  • 2 queen beds that are end load with latex mattresses
  • 1 twin bunk
  • Bulkhead steering station fully protected from the weather
  • All new refitted accommodations and furniture
  • Separate w/d
  • 2 electric heads with bidet sprayers with fresh hot and cold water
  • 1 manual head with larger bowl
  • 1 large walk-in shower room + sink
  • 12 volt built in sound system
  • Isotherm built in ice maker
  • 40″ flat screen LED TV
  • 3 piece leather sofa with power recliner
  • 2 I-JOY message chairs
  • Galley down
  • Isotherm stacked fridge and freezer stainless steel
  • Portable fridge and freezer
  • 24″ gas stove and oven
  • Large double sink with drain shelf
  • Glass tile countertops
  • Large hidden spice cabinet
  • Overhead cabinets
  • Bulkhead driving station with Racaro helm chair
  • Electronic shifters
  • Full protected cockpit with Strataglass curtains or screens
  • New cushions with Sunbrella material
  • Folding teak table with teak chairs
  • 2-Rigid Frigid built in coolers
  • Carbon hardtop with LED lights
  • 5 opening glass windows

ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

  • Raymarine ACU400 autopilot with LS hydraulic pump 24 volt
  • Raymarine P70 autopilot displays x2
  • Raymarine I70s multi displays x2
  • Raymarine ST290 wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 CH wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 rudder display
  • Raymarine E120 MFD x2
  • Raymarine A65 MFD
  • Raymarine VHF Radio with AIS
  • Raymarine ITC5 converters x2
  • Raymarine ST60 wind transducers x2
  • Raymarine Raynet junction box
  • Airmar 1KW in-hull sonar transducer
  • Raymarine depth transducer
  • Raymarine Speed and temp transducer
  • Raymarine XM weather box
  • Raymarine Sonar box
  • Raymarine 24″ Radar
  • Sony CD / stereo / JBL speakers

SAILS + RIGGING

  • Main Sail is tri-radial Hydranet (2017)
  • Self tacking jib is Black Dacron (2021)
  • Code-0 4,4 oz Nylon (2019)
  • Spinnaker 1.5 oz
  • Asym-spinnaker: 1.5 oz
  • New storm jib (2020)
  • Spare self-tacking jib (2008)
  • Harken self tacking track and car system for Jib replaced 2021
  • 3 – Harken winches on mast for main halyard, topping lift, reefs and all other halyards 2 – 48’s and 1 -56
  • 2 – Harken 56 main sheet and traveler winches in cockpit
  • 2 – Andersen 68 electric winches for sheets or tender or furlers added 2016
  • 2 – Profurl 52 furlers for Jib and Code-0 changed 2015
  • Harken C- track and batt cars replaced 2018
  • Lewmar Ocean 3 main traveler and cars replaced 2016
  • Custom boom rail for main sail added 2016
  • Standing rigging on mast 316 compact 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottom replaced 2019 Mack Sails
  • Standing rigging for furlers and Cap shrouds are standard 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottoms
  • Custom Mack Pack for main sail 2017
  • New Hylas stanchions and 316 lifelines with gates on both sides installed 2016
  • Custom 1.25″ 316 stainless corners / bow pulpits with seats installed 2016
  • new toe rails out of composite installed 2021
  • New Awlgrip topsides finished in 2021
  • New Coppercoat installed July 2021
  • Awlgrip hulls and bridge deck were painted in 2011
  • 2 – custom 85 gal. composite main fuel tanks that will never rot 2016
  • 1 – stainless steel 30 gal generator tank
  • Hot and Cold fresh water shower on Starboard transom
  • fresh water wash at anchor locker
  • fresh water wash at cockpit
  • New tramps 2016 and Stainless rail and eye nuts installed 2017

GROUND TACKLE

  • Lofrans 1500 windlass 24 volt with 3/8″ G-4 chain and remote installed 2016
  • Stainless steel delta anchor installed 2016
  • Fortress spare anchor installed 2016
  • 5 Solid Stainless steel 16″ cleats 2016
  • 2 tube Stainless steel 16″ cleats 2016
  • 2-1/2″ rub rail added 2016
  • 12′ RigidBoat with Euro steering system
  • bench seat with Rigid cooler built in
  • Garmin depth sounder
  • Switch and Breaker panel
  • Running lights
  • Mantis anchor system
  • Bimini with 316 stainless frame
  • seat cushions and back rest
  • 25 hp Yanaha 2 stroke outboard
  • Updated safety equipment onboard
  • Life vests for 12 people
  • No life raft. Tender is unsinkable

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Purchased 2 used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE engines that had 8000 hours on them. New parts were installed and these parts were taken off and packed for spares
  • Stored in Florida and ready to ship if needed
  • 2 – Turbos
  • 2 – coolers
  • 2- after coolers
  • 2- fresh water pumps
  • 2- raw water pumps
  • 2- injector pumps
  • 2- starters
  • 2- alternators
  • Yanmar senders
  • Many spares onboard including hardware
  • 2- fixed pitch props
  • rudder molds

OWNER COMMENTS

S/V Vitesse is a Bocas Del Toro. Panama based 1989 Jeanneau Lagoon 55s Catamaran. This JTA Jeanneau Technique Advances / Lagoon 55s catamaran has had a total refit and has been customized turning it into 60 foot waterline boat by adding two extra feet in the engine room area and then three foot swim platforms / sugar scoops. This all epoxy built fiberglass cored boat was built from the Jeanneau factory using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlayed bottoms.

New plumbing, new wiring, new panels, new watermaker, new standing and running rigging, new sails, newer engines, new electronics, new composite interior floors and cabinets, new flooring, new protective driving station, owners suite , new carbon hardtop with side wings and glass windows, new washer and dryer. The list goes on and on with the custom work that has been done to remove weight and keep the boat balanced. This refit was done over a 10 year period to turn an x-charter boat into the perfect 2 person cruiser. Having the knowledge from owning a composite kit aircraft company for over 15 years allowed the current owners the ability to create a boat that checks almost all of the wants in a cruising vessel.

This Lagoon 55 sailing yacht, has undergone a full refit, and restored to a better than original beauty. This 3 cabin, 3 head owners version is a must-see.

In the late 1980s, racing catamaran designers made the first cruising catamarans. Foremost among the designers were VPLP ( a French based naval architecture firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prvost). Vitesse is hull number 5 restored to better than new condition over the past ten years.

Why an early model Lagoon? The answer is simple.1) Horsepower to weight. The ship is elegantly designed to provide spacious living but it retains a racing-cats v-hull shape and lightweight. Her displacement is 13 tons compared to the modern 55 foot boat which weigh in around 20 tons. 2) The difference is in the build. These boats were hand laid up using woven e-glass and EPOXY vacuum bagged in a mold. Some of the L55s were also built using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlaid in the hulls below the waterline for abrasion resistance. This vessel was one of the few that has all three materials used in her build. It was also built with PVC core below the waterline so rot would not be an issue here. Building this way gave her better performance, lively acceleration and speed to safely to outrun weather and get to your destination. She has excellent sailing qualities and easy ship handling. This vessel goes over the seas instead of punching through them..

The ships refit was thorough, repairing items that had suffered the impacts of time and age which brings her to better new.

In 2010, Vitesse was put the on the hard. The top deck, formerly cored in balsa, in areas where attachments like deck blocks, tracks, stanchions or other hardware had been mounted, had developed rot in the core because the balsa core was not remove and replaced with thicken epoxy hard points. That takes time and material to do it right and we all know that production boats are trying to cut cost. All of the deck hardware was removed then the core and glass was removed and replaced with synthetic PVC foam core, vacuum bonded and re-glassed and faired anywhere that had any water intrusion or rot. The aft cross beam also needed to be rebuilt. The forward part of the bridge deck in front of the main bulkhead also had core rot. That complete area also had the core replaced and re-glassed with new tramp stainless hardware with backing plates so that issue would not happen again. The next issue that was addressed was the cockpit and duel outboard driving stations that had restricted views for maneuvering the boat. The driving stations were removed including the double teak floors that revealed more rotten core that needed replaced.

In 2011, we then rebuilt that entire cockpit area making new seating and we moved the driving station to the bulkhead. Vitesse now has a view of each corner of the boat for easy maneuvering. Electronic shifting was installed at the new helm with a backup plug on the port cockpit for a remote set of shifters. This allows us to be able to walk the boat while docking. Another plus is that same shifter can be placed forward thru the open hatch at the windlass locker so the captain can help anchor the boat. This is a huge plus as shouting or hand signals are not necessary to determine where the anchor rode is.

The next big change was the engine rooms. Originally, the engines were against the engine room bulkhead with the v-drives inside under the bed. That meant the engine room was completely open to the bed so heat, diesel and normal engine room stuff was not isolated from the bedroom. It also gave bad access to the shaft seal because it was directly under the bulkhead where the engine was against. We decided to spend the time correcting these issues. It required two foot extensions for the hulls in that area. They were constructed using the same build materials except the core was PVC. The hulls were cutoff close to engine room bulkhead in the solid glass area. The new panels were installed and then the fun was to reshape the rest of the engine room to fit the new panels. While this was being done we also added sugar scoop type platforms into the end of the hulls. It took 3 months per side to make the parts, cut off and install the platforms and then reshape and reinstall back to the factory specs. Carbon reinforcements were also used in this area. The original engine mount beds were just stringers with steel plates for the engine to sit on. The stringers were left but shelves were added so you could lay or sit beside the engine. The engine rooms were then filled and finished with all epoxies materials and then Awlgrip paint was applied New rudder shaft logs with new bearings replaced the aluminum tubes factory logs that were in bad shape.

For a total of 18 months, we worked full time on the hard to fix hull and deck rot issues, remove all hardware, mast, boom, bow beam, compression beam and their fittings, change anchor brackets to the bottom side, build 7 bow sprit for Code-0, remove front windows and make those areas ready for hatches. We cut the hulls and finished the 5 foot extensions. We filled and finished the hulls and them painted her with Awlgrip fighting lady yellow. We also Awlgripped all of the aluminum parts including the mast and beams. A Coppercoat bottom job was applied in Aug. 2011. The boat was then craned into the water and towed home to continue the work with no engines, no fuel tanks, no rudders and so on.

From mid 2011 2016, we purchased new and lightly used Lewmar Ocean hatches to replace and up-size the hatches that were installed by the factory. All of the hatches were removed and molds for the hatch deck rings were made to fit the new hatches. New parts were made and installed and hard points for the screws were added so no water could get into the core. Ten new portlights were also installed on the outside of the hulls. Five of the older port lights were re-used in the inboard sections of the forward hulls for more ventilation. New acrylic was installed to make them like new.

We purchased used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110hp engines which had only 600 hours on them in 2014. We took them down to the block and installed new bearings and seals, rings and did valve jobs on the heads, cleaned and reassembled them and then test ran them until the engine rooms were finished.

In 2016 the carbon and corecell hardtop was made along with the carbon side wings and front windshield with opening glass windows. The raised driving helm was built with an instrument panel for the electronics and hydraulic steering station. Electronic shifting was added and installed when both engines were done. The main fuel tanks were removed and composite tanks were made and replaced under the aft berth floors. The wiring was pulled and replace with new 220 / 110 volt AC panels and 24 / 12 volt DC panels. The plumbing was also removed and replaced for hot and cold water, bilge pumps, fresh water pumps and high water systems with alarms. The rudders were pulled and remade. In 2017 we had Vitesse back together enough that we spent 3 weeks in the Bahamas.

From 2017 to present, the interior was completely removed so most of the living areas were changed using PVC cored panels that I built. We opened the fresh water tanks and cleaned them. We then replaced the plywood tops of the tanks with composite. The floors were also replaced with composite. We purchased and installed stainless stanchions and gates from Hylas. New 1.25 316 stainless corners and bow pulpits were custom made and installed. The side coach roof windows were removed and replaced with hurricane glass windows. We added a new solar system. New Lewmar 70 hatches were installed in the front of the coach roof which replaced the fixed windows from the factory. The teak toe rails were also in bad shape and were removed and remade out of composite materials and painted with Teak Awlgrip paint.

In 2020, the topside was faired, and painted with Snow white Awlgrip and Matterhorn white non-skid.

The Genset and Watermaker were installed in 2021.

(Starboard Hull) Aft guest berth. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, 24 volt electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan holding tanks that are Coast Guard approved, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. Moving forward, major changes we made in the redesign of this interior. Making the galley longer with overhead cabinets and making a more open overhead area for more light from the coach roof windows. We removed the forward doorway using part of the dressing room from the forward berth to make this happen. We took out the bed and then built a large pantry for storage. I also sew. The pantry also has folding tops that make a sewing table for my sewing machine stored it that area. The room in front of the berth was the work room that only had access from a deck hatch. By removing the bed where the pantry is, a new door was was added for the workroom access. All new galley was installed with a Isotherm freezer and fridge, a portable refrigerator/ freezer in a pull out drawer, Blomberg gas oven / stove, lightweight glass tile counter tops and huge double sink area. The head in the galley area is our ocean going head. No holding tank, with new larger toilet with hand pump, new liners and mirrors.

(Port Hull) The owners berth is aft. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. The chart room was also left in the same shape were the updated control electrical panels are located. Moving forward, the twin bunk berth was converted to one overhead bunk with a 220 volt Blomberg separate washer and vent-less heat pump dryer. Next to it is a Isotherm freezer for overflow or place to move the food to defrost the other units in the galley. The access for the washer and dryer is behind the cabinets so if the units need to be replaced in the future the access is easy. Further forward, was 2 more heads that were removed and replaced for a large walk in shower. Glass tile floors and counter top with curved bench seat and great storage using white Formica. The crew berth again had only access from the deck hatch in that area. By removing the wall from the 2 heads, that is now access from the shower room. It is now the sail and rope locker / storage.

(The Saloon) was completely taken out and rebuilt. We used real leather furniture on the port side and 2 massage chairs for lounging and seating on the starboard side. There is a Isotherm ice maker with a flat screen tv also on the port side. A beverage refrigerator was also added that has not been hooked up in the middle of the saloon for easy access.The house batteries and 2 inverter chargers are behind the sofas.

(The cockpit) can be completely closed in with Strataglass snap on window covers or inside screens. The back of the cockpit has a complete drape for rain protection. A single drop leaf teak table was refinished using epoxy finish. New seat cushions with Sunbrella material are in place. The helm chair is the focal point of the boat. A Recaro chair from a mega-yacht. Once you sit in it, you will not want to leave. The electronics are Raymarine from 2009 and 2016. Most of the electronics were installed to make the 8 day trip home from Tortola in 2009. Some have been now been replaces with newer unites and we have a NEMA 2000 system. The autopilot has been upgraded to a newer version. There is great storage in the cockpit in the floors and under the seats with two rigid frigid coolers built in to the seats. Blue led overhead lights with 2 center tri-color lights.

(Tender storage) A fiberglass / carbon fiber Targa bar was built and installed to lift the tender. Hinged aluminum chocks are in place to set the tender on for storage. The two electric sheet winches are used to pickup and lower the tender. We can do this in less than 2 minutes ether way. The tender can easily be tied down to the cleats for big wave traveling. The tender is a 12 foot Rigidboat with a Euro driving station bolted to the side of the boat. Yamaha 25 HP 2 stroke for lighter weight. It came with a cooler bench seat. Bimini for sun protection.

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Vitesse - LAGOON

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Specifications

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Basic Information

Builder: LAGOON Category: Catamaran Model Year: 1989 Year Built: 1989 Country: Panama

LOA: 55' (16.76mm) LWL: 60' (18.29mm) Beam: 30.75 Max Draft: 4' 6" (1.37mm)

Speed, Capacities and Weight

Accommodations.

Total Heads: 3

Hull and Deck Information

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Engine Information

Engines: 2 Manufacturer: Yanmar Engine Type: Inboard Fuel Type: Diesel

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Lagoon 55 review: new iteration remains quintessential cat

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  • October 14, 2021

34 years on from the original Lagoon 55, the new iteration shows how much catamaran design has evolved towards loft living with a sea view from the terrace. François Tregouet reports

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Product Overview

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The number 55 holds a special place in the history of Lagoon – it was its inaugural model, launched back in 1987. The 2021 version of the Lagoon 55, still designed by VPLP, is the quintessential modern cruising catamaran according to the world leader in the multihull market. Yachting World was able to hop aboard to measure just how far we’ve come from one millennium to the next.

Legend has it that the first Lagoon 55 was christened Lagoon , and that her owner drew the logo, the now famous palm frond, on a restaurant tablecloth.

After years of sailing on the family’s First 456, she wanted to ‘sail flat and have more space’. Convinced of the advantages of the catamaran, she wanted the silhouette to ‘resemble that of a monohull ’.

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Flying a Code 0 kept the Lagoon 55 moving in our light airs trial. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

Thirty-four years later, three design studios were involved in the creation of the brand-new Lagoon 55, including former Renault chief designer Patrick Le Quément on the exterior design. The imposing topsides deliver taut lines, sculpted bows and a pronounced lower chine to maximise interior living space yet minimise wetted surface area.

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A new feature from the Bordeaux-based yard is that the sugarscoop transoms extend beyond the topsides to make access to the boat easier. Once aboard, two steps lead up to the cockpit which is flush-decked with the aft platform. With the mainsheet track now on the bimini the aft beam disappears, freeing up the view and your options for moving around: this is a real terrace on the sea.

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Aerial view shows off the new Lagoon 55’s outdoor living areas on foredeck, flying bridge and main deck. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

Such fluidity of circulation is also to be found in the forward cockpit, no longer ‘dug’ into the foredeck but integrated seamlessly on the same level as the trampoline. With its comfortable seating, two options for sun protection and communication with the interior via the opening front window, this is a completely revised living space.

Command station

Higher up, it seems there’s now no longer a question of whether to have a flybridge on a 55ft cat – it’s a mandatory feature. The optional rigid bimini obviously means the boom is quite a lot higher, compelling the crew to undertake some challenging manoeuvres.

A second access to the flybridge on the starboard side deck, an option not fitted on our test boat, will avoid the need for any further acrobatics. Without it, it’s a long way from the helm to the foredeck via the aft cockpit to, for example, set the Code 0.

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Forward sun deck continues seamlessly onto the trampoline. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

These couple of reservations aside, the flybridge has a lot going for it. In addition to the forward and aft sunbathing areas and the outdoor galley, the forward-facing flybridge table and seating is very pleasant – in good weather and moderate wind anyway.

From their position to starboard, the person at the helm has a very good 270° view for manoeuvring off the pontoon and leaving harbour. At the foot of the mast, which has been moved aft in keeping with current trends, all sailing manoeuvres are carried out using three winches. The mainsail is hoisted and the self-tacking genoa unfurled with ease, by a single crewmember.

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Aft cockpit and lounging areas are protected from the heat of the sun by the flybridge above. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

However, on the day of our test, the Catalan coast was building up a swell, and the wind wasn’t forecast to exceed 9 knots. There was a lack of square metres to our white sails to get the fully-laden 33 tonnes moving forward. So a 154m² Code 0 was quickly unfurled, allowing us to sail at between 5.5 and 6.5 knots with the wind on the beam.

We then bore off under the 272m² asymmetric spinnaker at an average of 5.5 knots before returning upwind (40° to the apparent) at 5 knots. The Lagoon is very easy to handle, and with a little more time – and wind– we might have validated the 8- to 9-knot average speeds claimed by the works crew on their European tour.

Italian influence

The third group to have worked on this version 3.0 of the Lagoon 55 is Nauta Design, who drew the interiors. The joinery and materials are reminiscent of the atmosphere aboard Lagoon’s two big cats, the Sixty 5 and Seventy 7. This illustrates the high-end positioning of the 55, which for the time being tops the manufacturer’s ‘classic’ range.

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Loft apartment-style living in the spacious main saloon by Nauta. Photo: Lagoon / Nicolas Claris

While the hulls are available with four, five and even six-cabin versions, the layout in the nacelle remains identical. The L-shaped galley on the starboard side is extended by a nice bar unit.

The large U-shaped bench seat simply invites you to settle in comfortably, still with an unrestricted view of the sea. The telescopic table also adapts to suit the use.

There is plenty of stowage space, from floor hatches to bookshelves. In the four-cabin version we tested, the owner’s cabin, aft on the starboard side, enjoys a privileged amount of space, occupying two-thirds of the hull. That said, the guests in the three other cabins have nothing to complain about, each with an en-suite.

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Some 20 examples of the original 1987 Lagoon 55 were built but, even ahead of the official launch, its namesake from 2021 has already had more orders – confirmation enough that Lagoon excels in understanding the expectations of today’s sailors. The aesthetics may no longer have much to do with that of a monohull, and the displacement inherent with such volumes doesn’t lend itself to pleasure at the helm, but you have to be impressed by the variety of different spaces available inside and out this catamaran, as well as the level of finish. Ultimately, the design team has succeeded in integrating several big innovations, especially on the exterior. In this sense, the Lagoon 55, 2021 version, is a worthy heir to the original. It sets new standards for ‘Crossing the oceans in comfort and serenity’ as was the ambition stated in the sales brochure... from 1987.

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VITESSE Boat for Sale

55' lagoon | 1989 | $355,000.

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Vitesse Yacht | 55' Lagoon 1989

Further Price Reduction to $360,000. Serious sellers. Bring offers on this highly optioned voyaging cat. A true sailor's cat. 

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by The Multihull Company.

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Vitesse HIGHLIGHTS

  • Yacht Details: 55' Lagoon 1989
  • Location: Bocas Del Toro, Panama
  • Engines: YANMAR
  • Last Updated: Jan 10, 2024
  • Asking Price: $355,000

Vitesse additional information

  • Beam: 30' 10''
  • Hull Material: Composite
  • S/V Vitesse
  • JTA Jeanneau Technique Advances France
  • Construction:  Epoxy, vacuum bagged E-glass, Carbon fiber, Kevlar, Balsa and PVC core
  • LOA:  64 ft
  • LWL:  60 ft
  • Beam:  30 ft 10 in
  • Headroom:  6 ft
  • Draft:  4 ft 6 in
  • Displacement:  15 tons
  • Mast height:  82 ft
  • Bridgedeck clearance:  2 ft 6 in
  • Speed:  10+ kts
  • Epoxy Sport Model
  • Built with Epoxy Resin
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Vacuum bagged in a mold
  • Fuel tanks:  170 gallons, 1.2 gallons per hour per engine
  • Water tanks:  260 gallons
  • Holding tanks: eleoctrosans
  • Yanmar 4JH4-HTE x2 with V-drives and shafts
  • 2012 Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110 HP engines x2 installed 2016
  • 2008 ZF V-drives transmissions x2 installed 2016
  • KE-4 electronic shifters with remote installed 2016
  • LS hydraulic helm pump / system for rudder steering
  • Raycor fuel filters system on engines with fuel magnets
  • 220 volt switch / breaker panel with LED meters (Paneltronics)
  • 110 volt switch / breaker panel
  • 24 and 12 volt switch / breaker panel with VSM monitor (Bluesea)
  • (Outback) Solar remote panels x2 12v and 24v
  • (Outback) Solar controllers x2 Flex60 and Flex80
  • 5 - 270 watt Solar panels
  • Xantrex SW3012 3000 watt inverter / 150 amp charger
  • Xantrex SW2024 2000 watt inverter / 120 amp charger
  • Xantrex remote monitors x2
  • 50 amp 220 v surge protector on shore power
  • 50 amp 220 v shore power hook up
  • 12000 BTU AC unit
  • 17000 BTU AC unit
  • 110 volt outlets thru out each room
  • Isotherm main fridge 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm main freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • portable fridge / freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm Ice maker 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • Isotherm water heaters x2
  • LED TV 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • WaterMaker system 220 volt AC using generator
  • Phasor 12 KW generator
  • 4 - group 31 AGM batteries for main engine start and electric winches 2016
  • 2 - group 31 AGM batteries for 24 volt systems 2020
  • 5 - Northstar suitecase style AGM batteries for house 185 ah each 2016
  • 1- group 25 AGM battery for Genset 2021
  • 1 - group 25 AGM battery for Tender 2019
  • We have 3 - 8D 300 ah lithium batteries on order to replace the Northstar batteries. Due in Aug 2021
  • Modified 3-cabin with owner version on port side hull
  • 2 queen beds that are end load with latex mattresses
  • 1 twin bunk
  • Bulkhead steering station fully protected from the weather
  • All new refitted accommodations and furniture
  • Separate w/d
  • 2 electric heads with bidet sprayers with fresh hot and cold water
  • 1 manual head with larger bowl
  • 1 large walk-in shower room + sink
  • 12 volt built in sound system
  • Isotherm built in ice maker
  • 40" flat screen LED TV
  • 3 piece leather sofa with power recliner
  • 2 I-JOY message chairs
  • Galley down
  • Isotherm stacked fridge and freezer stainless steel
  • Portable fridge and freezer
  • 24" gas stove and oven
  • Large double sink with drain shelf
  • Glass tile countertops
  • Large hidden spice cabinet
  • Overhead cabinets
  • Bulkhead driving station with Racaro helm chair
  • Electronic shifters
  • Full protected cockpit with Strataglass curtains or screens
  • New cushions with Sunbrella material
  • Folding teak table with teak chairs
  • 2-Rigid Frigid built in coolers
  • Carbon hardtop with LED lights
  • 5 opening glass windows
  • Raymarine ACU400 autopilot with LS hydraulic pump 24 volt
  • Raymarine P70 autopilot displays x2
  • Raymarine I70s multi displays x2
  • Raymarine ST290 wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 CH wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 rudder display
  • Raymarine E120 MFD x2
  • Raymarine A65 MFD
  • Raymarine VHF Radio with AIS
  • Raymarine ITC5 converters x2
  • Raymarine ST60 wind transducers x2
  • Raymarine Raynet junction box
  • Airmar 1KW in-hull sonar transducer
  • Raymarine depth transducer
  • Raymarine Speed and temp transducer
  • Raymarine XM weather box
  • Raymarine Sonar box
  • Raymarine 24" Radar
  • Sony CD / stereo / JBL speakers
  • Main Sail is tri-radial Hydranet (2017)
  • Self tacking jib is Black Dacron (2021)
  • Code-0 4,4 oz Nylon (2019)
  • Spinnaker 1.5 oz
  • Asym-spinnaker:  1.5 oz
  • New storm jib (2020)
  • Spare self-tacking jib (2008)
  • Harken self tacking track and car system for Jib replaced 2021
  • 3 - Harken winches on mast for main halyard, topping lift, reefs and all other halyards 2 - 48's and 1 -56
  • 2 - Harken 56 main sheet and traveler winches in cockpit
  • 2 - Andersen 68 electric winches for sheets or tender or furlers added 2016
  • 2 - Profurl 52 furlers for Jib and Code-0 changed 2015
  • Harken C- track and batt cars replaced 2018
  • Lewmar Ocean 3 main traveler and cars replaced 2016
  • Custom boom rail for main sail added 2016
  • Standing rigging on mast 316 compact 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottom replaced 2019 Mack Sails
  • Standing rigging for furlers and Cap shrouds are standard 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottoms
  • Custom Mack Pack for main sail 2017
  • New Hylas stanchions and 316 lifelines with gates on both sides installed 2016
  • Custom 1.25" 316 stainless corners / bow pulpits with seats installed 2016
  • new toe rails out of composite installed 2021
  • New Awlgrip topsides finished in 2021
  • New Coppercoat installed July 2021
  • Awlgrip hulls and bridge deck were painted in 2011
  • 2 - custom 85 gal. composite main fuel tanks that will never rot 2016
  • 1 - stainless steel 30 gal generator tank
  • Hot and Cold fresh water shower on Starboard transom
  • fresh water wash at anchor locker
  • fresh water wash at cockpit
  • New tramps 2016 and Stainless rail and eye nuts installed 2017
  • Lofrans 1500 windlass 24 volt with 3/8" G-4 chain and remote installed 2016
  • Stainless steel delta anchor installed 2016
  • Fortress spare anchor installed 2016
  • 5 Solid Stainless steel 16" cleats 2016
  • 2 tube Stainless steel 16" cleats 2016
  • 2-1/2" rub rail added 2016
  • 12' RigidBoat with Euro steering system
  • bench seat with Rigid cooler built in
  • Garmin depth sounder
  • Switch and Breaker panel
  • Running lights
  • Mantis anchor system
  • Bimini with 316 stainless frame
  • seat cushions and back rest
  • 25 hp Yanaha 2 stroke outboard
  • Updated safety equipment onboard
  • Life vests for 12 people
  • No life raft. Tender is unsinkable
  • Purchased 2 used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE engines that had 8000 hours on them. New parts were installed and these parts were taken off and packed for spares
  • Stored in Florida and ready to ship if needed
  • 2 - coolers
  • 2- after coolers
  • 2- fresh water pumps
  • 2- raw water pumps
  • 2- injector pumps
  • 2- starters
  • 2- alternators
  • Yanmar senders
  • Many spares onboard including hardware
  • 2- fixed pitch props
  • rudder molds

S/V Vitesse is a Bocas Del Toro. Panama based 1989 Jeanneau Lagoon 55s Catamaran. This JTA  Jeanneau Technique Advances  / Lagoon 55s catamaran has had a total refit and has been customized turning it into 60 foot waterline boat by adding two extra feet in the engine room area and then three foot swim platforms / sugar scoops. This all epoxy built fiberglass cored boat was built from the Jeanneau factory using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlayed bottoms.

New plumbing, new wiring, new panels, new watermaker, new standing and running rigging, new sails, newer engines, new electronics, new composite interior floors and cabinets, new flooring, new protective driving station, owners suite , new carbon hardtop with side wings and glass windows, new washer and dryer. The list goes on and on with the custom work that has been done to remove weight and keep the boat balanced. This refit was done over a 10 year period to turn an x-charter boat into the perfect 2 person cruiser. Having the knowledge from owning a composite kit aircraft company for over 15 years allowed the current owners the ability to create a boat that checks almost all of the wants in a cruising vessel.

This Lagoon 55 sailing yacht, has undergone a full refit, and restored to a better than original beauty. This 3 cabin, 3 head owner’s version is a must-see.

In the late 1980’s, racing catamaran designers made the first cruising catamarans. Foremost among the designers were VPLP ( a French based naval architecture firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost). Vitesse is hull number 5 restored to better than new condition over the past ten years.

Why an early model Lagoon? The answer is simple.1) Horsepower to weight. The ship is elegantly designed to provide spacious living but it retains a racing-cat’s “v-hull” shape and lightweight. Her displacement is 13 tons compared to the modern 55 foot boat which weigh in around 20 tons. 2) The difference is in the build. These boats were hand laid up using woven e-glass and EPOXY vacuum bagged in a mold. Some of the L55’s were also built using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlaid in the hulls below the waterline for abrasion resistance. This vessel was one of the few that has all three materials used in her build. It was also built with PVC core below the waterline so rot would not be an issue here. Building this way gave her better performance, lively acceleration and speed to safely to outrun weather and get to your destination. She has excellent sailing qualities and easy ship handling. This vessel goes over the seas instead of punching through them..

The ship’s refit was thorough, repairing items that had suffered the impacts of time and age which brings her to better new.

In 2010, Vitesse was put the on the hard. The top deck, formerly cored in balsa, in areas where attachments like deck blocks, tracks, stanchions or other hardware had been mounted, had developed rot in the core because the balsa core was not remove and replaced with thicken epoxy hard points. That takes time and material to do it right and we all know that production boats are trying to cut cost. All of the deck hardware was removed then the core and glass was removed and replaced with synthetic PVC foam core, vacuum bonded and re-glassed and faired anywhere that had any water intrusion or rot. The aft cross beam also needed to be rebuilt. The forward part of the bridge deck in front of the main bulkhead also had core rot. That complete area also had the core replaced and re-glassed with new tramp stainless hardware with backing plates so that issue would not happen again. The next issue that was addressed was the cockpit and duel outboard driving stations that had restricted views for maneuvering the boat. The driving stations were removed including the double teak floors that revealed more rotten core that needed replaced.

In 2011, we then rebuilt that entire cockpit area making new seating and we moved the driving station to the bulkhead. Vitesse now has a view of each corner of the boat for easy maneuvering. Electronic shifting was installed at the new helm with a backup plug on the port cockpit for a remote set of shifters. This allows us to be able to walk the boat while docking. Another plus is that same shifter can be placed forward thru the open hatch at the windlass locker so the captain can help anchor the boat. This is a huge plus as shouting or hand signals are not necessary to determine where the anchor rode is.

The next big change was the engine rooms. Originally, the engines were against the engine room bulkhead with the v-drives inside under the bed. That meant the engine room was completely open to the bed so heat, diesel and normal engine room stuff was not isolated from the bedroom. It also gave bad access to the shaft seal because it was directly under the bulkhead where the engine was against. We decided to spend the time correcting these issues. It required two foot extensions for the hulls in that area. They were constructed using the same build materials except the core was PVC. The hulls were cutoff close to engine room bulkhead in the solid glass area. The new panels were installed and then the fun was to reshape the rest of the engine room to fit the new panels. While this was being done we also added sugar scoop type platforms into the end of the hulls. It took 3 months per side to make the parts, cut off and install the platforms and then reshape and reinstall back to the factory specs. Carbon reinforcements were also used in this area. The original engine mount beds were just stringers with steel plates for the engine to sit on. The stringers were left but shelves were added so you could lay or sit beside the engine. The engine rooms were then filled and finished with all epoxies materials and then Awlgrip paint was applied New rudder shaft logs with new bearings replaced the aluminum tubes factory logs that were in bad shape.

For a total of 18 months, we worked full time on the hard to fix hull and deck rot issues, remove all hardware, mast, boom, bow beam, compression beam and their fittings, change anchor brackets to the bottom side, build 7′ bow sprit for Code-0, remove front windows and make those areas ready for hatches. We cut the hulls and finished the 5 foot extensions. We filled and finished the hulls and them painted her with Awlgrip fighting lady yellow. We also Awlgripped all of the aluminum parts including the mast and beams. A Coppercoat bottom job was applied in Aug. 2011. The boat was then craned into the water and towed home to continue the work with no engines, no fuel tanks, no rudders and so on.

From mid 2011 – 2016, we purchased new and lightly used Lewmar Ocean hatches to replace and up-size the hatches that were installed by the factory. All of the hatches were removed and molds for the hatch deck rings were made to fit the new hatches. New parts were made and installed and hard points for the screws were added so no water could get into the core. Ten new portlights were also installed on the outside of the hulls. Five of the older port lights were re-used in the inboard sections of the forward hulls for more ventilation. New acrylic was installed to make them like new.

We purchased used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110hp engines which had only 600 hours on them in 2014. We took them down to the block and installed new bearings and seals, rings and did valve jobs on the heads, cleaned and reassembled them and then test ran them until the engine rooms were finished.

In 2016 the carbon and corecell hardtop was made along with the carbon side wings and front windshield with opening glass windows. The raised driving helm was built with an instrument panel for the electronics and hydraulic steering station. Electronic shifting was added and installed when both engines were done. The main fuel tanks were removed and composite tanks were made and replaced under the aft berth floors. The wiring was pulled and replace with new 220 / 110 volt AC panels and 24 / 12 volt DC panels. The plumbing was also removed and replaced for hot and cold water, bilge pumps, fresh water pumps and high water systems with alarms. The rudders were pulled and remade. In 2017 we had Vitesse back together enough that we spent 3 weeks in the Bahamas.

From 2017 to present, the interior was completely removed so most of the living areas were changed using PVC cored panels that I built. We opened the fresh water tanks and cleaned them. We then replaced the plywood tops of the tanks with composite. The floors were also replaced with composite. We purchased and installed stainless stanchions and gates from Hylas. New 1.25” 316 stainless corners and bow pulpits were custom made and installed. The side coach roof windows were removed and replaced with hurricane glass windows. We added a new solar system. New Lewmar 70 hatches were installed in the front of the coach roof which replaced the fixed windows from the factory. The teak toe rails were also in bad shape and were removed and remade out of composite materials and painted with Teak Awlgrip paint.

In 2020, the topside was faired, and painted with Snow white Awlgrip and Matterhorn white non-skid.

The Genset and Watermaker were installed in 2021.

(Starboard Hull) Aft guest berth. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, 24 volt electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan holding tanks that are Coast Guard approved, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. Moving forward, major changes we made in the redesign of this interior. Making the galley longer with overhead cabinets and making a more open overhead area for more light from the coach roof windows. We removed the forward doorway using part of the dressing room from the forward berth to make this happen. We took out the bed and then built a large pantry for storage. I also sew. The pantry also has folding tops that make a sewing table for my sewing machine stored it that area. The room in front of the berth was the work room that only had access from a deck hatch. By removing the bed where the pantry is, a new door was was added for the workroom access. All new galley was installed with a Isotherm freezer and fridge, a portable refrigerator/ freezer in a pull out drawer, Blomberg gas oven / stove, lightweight glass tile counter tops and huge double sink area. The head in the galley area is our ocean going head. No holding tank, with new larger toilet with hand pump, new liners and mirrors.

(Port Hull) The owners berth is aft. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. The chart room was also left in the same shape were the updated control electrical panels are located. Moving forward, the twin bunk berth was converted to one overhead bunk with a 220 volt Blomberg separate washer and vent-less heat pump dryer. Next to it is a Isotherm freezer for overflow or place to move the food to defrost the other units in the galley. The access for the washer and dryer is behind the cabinets so if the units need to be replaced in the future the access is easy. Further forward, was 2 more heads that were removed and replaced for a large walk in shower. Glass tile floors and counter top with curved bench seat and great storage using white Formica. The crew berth again had only access from the deck hatch in that area. By removing the wall from the 2 heads, that is now access from the shower room. It is now the sail and rope locker / storage.

(The Saloon) was completely taken out and rebuilt. We used real leather furniture on the port side and 2 massage chairs for lounging and seating on the starboard side. There is a Isotherm ice maker with a flat screen tv also on the port side. A beverage refrigerator was also added that has not been hooked up in the middle of the saloon for easy access. The house batteries and 2 inverter chargers are behind the sofas.

(The cockpit) can be completely closed in with Strataglass snap on window covers or inside screens. The back of the cockpit has a complete drape for rain protection. A single drop leaf teak table was refinished using epoxy finish. New seat cushions with Sunbrella material are in place. The helm chair is the focal point of the boat. A Recaro chair from a mega-yacht. Once you sit in it, you will not want to leave. The electronics are Raymarine from 2009 and 2016. Most of the electronics were installed to make the 8 day trip home from Tortola in 2009. Some have been now been replaces with newer unites and we have a NEMA 2000 system. The autopilot has been upgraded to a newer version. There is great storage in the cockpit in the floors and under the seats with two rigid frigid coolers built in to the seats. Blue led overhead lights with 2 center tri-color lights.

(Tender storage) A fiberglass / carbon fiber Targa bar was built and installed to lift the tender. Hinged aluminum chocks are in place to set the tender on for storage. The two electric sheet winches are used to pickup and lower the tender. We can do this in less than 2 minutes ether way. The tender can easily be tied down to the cleats for big wave traveling. The tender is a 12 foot Rigidboat with a Euro driving station bolted to the side of the boat. Yamaha 25 HP 2 stroke for lighter weight. It came with a cooler bench seat. Bimini for sun protection.

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Lagoon SEVENTY 7 Skipper Interview

In this insightful interview, we had the pleasure of conversing with Luke Butchers, the skipper of a magnificent Lagoon SEVENTY 7. During our discussion, Luke shared his experiences, choices, and future plans for this remarkable vessel.

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A Journey with the Lagoon 42: Owner Story

“TMG were awesome. We walked in unsure, needing guidance and with questions in mind. Rowan just stepped in and said, ‘Here’s how I’m going to help you guys.’ Considering we’re a married couple sailing by ourselves, the dimensions of the Lagoon 42 really suit us.” – Lisa and Greg, Lagoon 42.

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East Coast Catamaran Sailing: Lagoon 42 Owner Testimonial

“I first saw the very first Lagoon 42 that came to Australia at the Sydney boat show in 2015. I just felt that it had everything I needed, we purchased the boat through TMG and we’ve been looked after very well by all the staff. We’ve really enjoyed the boat the first 5 months” – Ross Smith Lagoon 42.

TMG YACHTS Lagoon 46 Owner Testimonial

Navigating the Mediterranean: Jabulani’s Adventure Continues

It’s been one hell of a trip. The Mediterranean offers a rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes, travelling through different countries and exploring the local ingredients and cooking techniques has been an incredible experience. I don’t think we’ll ever lose some of the friends we’ve met, and we’re all living our dream… Our favourite features on our Lagoon are the flybridge, Code Zero, water-maker and generator.”

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Owner Story: Cruising the World on a Lagoon 46

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey with Saskia & Ross aboard their Lagoon 46 catamaran. Follow their life-changing adventure, sailing the globe, from conquering challenges to embracing the beauty of the Pacific and Australia’s stunning coastline.

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First Lagoon 51 Handover

“Thank you, TMG for all the wonderful support throughout this journey of mine. Thanks to Joe, thanks to John I’m very happy with the service and delivery, it’s all been magnificent.” said new Lagoon 51 owner, Tony.

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Australian owned Lagoon 450F Wins the ARC

“It’s fast if you sail it well. In those first few days, we were averaging 10-15kts which is what gave us the advantage.” If anyone says a “Lagoon is just a floating apartment” or “doesn’t sail well” they are incorrect. – Lagoon 450F “Aphrodite,” Class B ARC winner.

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Amazing Lagoon Catamaran Handover in Sydney

“We are very thankful to TMG for the amazing handover of our Lagoon 42. The whole process has been outstanding, from our initial sales with Joe Fox to the coordination of services by TMG’s service partner VesselTec.” – Vincent and Amanda, Lagoon 42.

JABULANI'S JOURNEY Lagoon 46 TMG

Where Jabulani’s Journey Began

“Meeting the TMG team and being welcomed into the family was the start of the journey. They took the time to understand us, who we are and what we want to achieve from our dreams. TMG assisted us with the technical, the practical and helped us to navigate the process from purchase to delivery and beyond to reach our aspirations. Now we are living our dream, and it’s thanks to TMG… The 46 is next level. She meets all of our needs to entertain our family and cruise the oceans of the world.” – Mike & Linda, Lagoon 46 owners.

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Lagoon Owners Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe

“The handover with TMG went without a hitch.  We had a very warm welcome and nice introduction to a jet-lagged John Cowpe.  Thereafter, John Gamlin spent time aboard answering questions and helping to ensure the sail rigging was accurate and in good shape.  Overall, we were extremely pleased with the handover from TMG.” – Shannon and Paul.

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Long Awaited Lagoon 46 Handover

“Jenny and I have to thank everyone, during our elongated gestation period, for not only your exceptional support but also your friendship. So a big thank you to TMG for delivering on all their undertakings.”

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Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

Buying a catamaran and deciding to wrap up your life on land to sail the world is a life-changing decision, one made a little harder when caught up amongst the pandemic and uncertainty it caused.

So we turned to new Lagoon owners Ian and Jackie who put together an incredible story to give you the reality of what this experience was really like for them.

LAGOON CATAMARAN OWNER REVIEW

Should you buy a Lagoon Catamaran?

Pierre Skinner, an Aussie Lagoon owner answers what his favourite thing about his boat is and what he would say to anyone who is thinking about buying a catamaran.

Lagoon Catamaran Sailing the World

Sailing the World on a Lagoon Catamaran

This liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran owner from Denmark loved Australia so much that he wanted to share his world trip sailing stories with us.

Lagoon 450 Review

Sailing Australia’s East Coast onboard a Lagoon Catamaran

Kerry and Bryn Wellington own a Lagoon 450, Nautilus and have been sailing the East Coast of Australia onboard over the last few years. They love the volume of their catamaran and the ability to store all their toys including kitesurfing, diving and paddleboarding gear.

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Sailing The Mediterranean Lagoon Catamaran Review

Lagoon 40 owners Caroline and Sven are currently sailing the world after recently picking up Kwilena in France, “We had no idea that we would like living onboard full-time this much. For now home really is where our anchor drops and we cannot imagine going back to a normal life. We are definitely infected with the travel bug.”

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Liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran Review Australia

Matt and Lanaia Donkin own a 40ft Lagoon, Espresso and liveaboard in Australia. This Canadian couple has loved their on-water adventure of the East Coast, especially their annual trips to the Whitsundays for the Lagoon Escapade. The Donkins discuss why they love their Lagoon including performance, comfort, stability and space.

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Lagoon European Launch 2020

“We highly recommend TMG. Rowan at TMG was responsive, professional and patient at every turn during this process, from selection of boat options (Lagoon 450S) prior to purchase, all the way through handover of the boat in France.” Karen, Lagoon 450S.

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Lagoon 42, Bilby

“Through our travels, we’ve met other Lagoon 42 owners who bought their boat through other brokers (overseas)… You don’t know how good you’ve got it until you meet someone who got much less. A big thank you! Everything we wanted on the boat was delivered. Everything works & we were shown how it works. Any failures are ours due lack of familiarity or faulty memory.” – Liz and Rob – Lagoon 42, Bilby

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Lagoon 50, Themis

Fourth time Lagoon owner John Pruim has just become the first Lagoon 50 owner in Australia!!! “Lagoon allows you to go from a to b safely, easily and reliably. There is a sense of comfort and space, perfect for being a house on the water…” Says John. “The team at The Multihull Group will work with you to ensure you get just the set up you desire…” – John Pruim – Lagoon 50, Themis

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Lagoon 42, Sabella

“”Lagoons are boldly angular in shape, and we thought that was fantastic. It creates that space inside and looks great on the outside. And the sailing performance for a production catamaran … is very very good.

When we arrived in Les Sables-d’Olonne John had this rockstar entrance… surreal does not even begin to describe how it felt.” ” – Aaron and Lara Jones – Lagoon 42, Sabella

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“A big tick to TMG… They’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll give them a 10 out of 10, it’s been great… If you’re going to buy a Lagoon buy it from TMG. ” – Liz and Rob – Lagoon 42, Bilby

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Antics on the Flybridge

“It’s very very easy, so much space, we just had 4 couples for 5 days, it was very chilled out and relaxed.

The flybridge is such a big beautiful place with a view, its elevated and we put permanent clears around ours so you can use it anytime, day or night, windy or raining, it doesn’t matter. You can sit up there have lunch, have dinner. We call it the first class lounge, you can’t go wrong.” – Anthony and Seryn Ryan – Lagoon 630MY, Antics

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Latest Pickup In France – The World Carries On

These Lagoon 40 owners recently took delivery, “We decided to stick to our schedule and pick up our Lagoon 40 in Les Sables-d’Olonne in early March despite the uncertainty surrounding the current worldwide pandemic and the lockdown in France (curfew in France is 7 pm).”

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Jadean – Sailing The World With Children

The incredible story of a young family that left Cape Town, South Africa to sail the world… It has been the biggest adventure of our lives. We say it is a “bucket list adventure being checked off one experience at a time”.

Lagoon 42 Owner Review

Lagoon 42 Owner Review

“I couldn’t fault the TMG network and what we were able to do and how everyone was easy to get on with. The actual handover period… was fantastic. We sat on the boat for the first day and went through everything. It was a great learning experience, and then out sailing the next day. Making sure everything worked properly. It was a fantastic thing to do and I can’t speak highly enough about that actual process.” Paul Brown – Lagoon 42

Happy Lagoon 46 owners

Happy Lagoon 46 owners

“So excited to have finally taken delivery of our Lagoon 46 in Manly, Queensland yesterday. Rowan McMahon from TMG took us on a windy delivery trip up from the Gold Coast yesterday with lots of smiles onboard. Very happy with our clears, solar arch, Weber BBQ platform and tender setup. We can’t thank TMG enough for their support in getting Arena ready for our family sailing adventures.” – Dean Robertson, Lagoon 46 Owner.

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Lagoon 400S2, Espresso

“We love our Lagoon, we’ve been out in some pretty tough conditions and it’s always brought us home safe, it’s fantastic under sail and great at anchor so we absolutely love our boat.

Our favourite thing about our boat is the places it can take us, we get to see a lot of the east coast that most people can only imagine to see and to be able to access it with a boat it’s just fantastic.” – Matt Doncan – Lagoon 400S2, Espresso

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Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer

“Greg and Sue Harding created and monitor the Lagooned in Oz Facebook Community and are vital and enthusiastic Lagoon owners.

The pair have owned numerous Lagoons and love their current Lagoon 440. – Greg and Sue Harding” – Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer

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Lagoon 52F, Infinity II

There is more enjoyment in a sailboat in that the enjoyment is in the journey as much as it’s in the destination. That to me makes it a totally different experience.

The advantage of a flybridge to me is the fact you are that much higher off the surface of the water, you can get better vision all around, a greater sense of being on-top of the whole thing and I do enjoy being out in the sun most of the time.” – Jeff D’Albora – Lagoon 52F, Infinity II

Living the dream single handed onboard 50ft Lagoon

Living the dream single handed onboard 50ft Lagoon

Mark Rolle envisioned a life on the sea and when the opportunity presented itself he didn’t hold back.

After working hard for years Mark sold his business and decided that there was more to life than work. He always thought of owning a boat, he had always loved the ocean and when the opportunity presented itself he took it.

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Lagoon Life During a Pandemic

Two Lagoon owners from opposite sides of the world in isolation onboard their Lagoon. While Greg and Sue make jokes about their state during lockdown in Queensland Australia Mick and Poppy try to stay healthy with fun and innovative activities onboard including Tour De Trim and Wimbledon on Water in Malta. 

An inspiring story by Lagoon 380 owner

An inspiring story by Lagoon 380 owner

Theo Kuiters shares his incredible adventures onboard his Lagoon 380 and how he made owning his dream boat a reality.

“You can do anything you want in life as long as you help other people get what they want”, says Theo.

Lagoon European Pickup Review

Lagoon European Pickup Review

Liz states, “A big tick to TMG… they’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll give them a 10 out of 10, it’s been great… If you’re going to buy a Lagoon buy it from TMG.”

JUST DO IT! A EUROPEAN LAUNCH STORY

Just do it! A European Launch Story

“We looked around quite a bit, and investigated the opposition! The 42ft is the right size for us, and she has a good feel when under sail. The combination of layout and space was just what we were looking for. Importantly, the Lagoon 42 sails well short handed. The 42 is a very, very nice boat. I’d be hard pressed to fault it,” said Drew.

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Why life is better lived on a Lagoon

Greg and Sue Harding, owners of a magnificent Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer, are the first to admit they are Lagoon tragics. “Our love affair with Lagoon started from day one, even though our first Lagoon was really a project boat.”

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Paul Rogers is one of the founders of Lagooned in Oz “…the best thing about our lifestyle is not the boat or location, it’s the people. There is a whole community of Lagoon owners, and the Lagoon events have connected us with so many wonderful people.” – Paul Rogers, Moor RnR

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Lagoon 380 Seabreeze

David and Nerida Lee have been living aboard and sailing their Lagoon 380 for years, speaking highly of Lagoon as a brand and their on water lifestyle.

“The fact that you can wake up every morning with different scenery… it’s the freedom! For us it was finding a boat that would take us and all our possessions and our Lagoon does that. We live and sail in paradise! ” – David and Nerida Lee – Lagoon 380 Seabreeze

Ticketyboo delivered

Ticketyboo delivered

“The entire TMG team were really good. In the initial stages, John gave great advice and helped spec the boat, looking back it was all very valuable… From our first enquiry, through specification, order, to delivery and after-sales, TMG have been terrific to deal with. Ordering our Lagoon 40 was no small decision and a perfect delivery reassured us from the start,” Mike Pain.

Fall in love with the Flybridge

Fall in love with the Flybridge

“I love the air on the flybridge, the overview when going into anchorages, harbours etc. Its’ like standing on the bridge of my own little ship.” Says Martin.

Sailing Papua New Guinea with John Pruim

Sailing Papua New Guinea with John Pruim

This is a story of an adventure taken onboard John Pruims 410.

This is the kind of adventure you could only experience on a boat of your own… 

Lagoon 50 unbelievable upgrades with John Pruim

Lagoon 50 unbelievable upgrades with John Pruim

Forth time Lagoon owner John Pruim has just become the first Lagoon 50 owner in Australia!!!

This tech-savvy owner is all about making this boat the best of the best with all the latest in technology, see what upgrades he has onboard…

Caribbean first impressions and hurricane plan… Exploring the exotic world with Peter Rawson

Caribbean first impressions and hurricane plan

Peter has just had his Lagoon 630MY shipped to the Caribbean after 3 years in the Mediterranean.

He is already loving the abundance of sea life, catching fish on every cruise and spotting turtles in the clear ocean. Peter is enjoying the cultural mix and lots of rum while settling into the consistent weather conditions.

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Mediterranean highlights and advice

After three years in the Mediterranean Peter says he could definitely have spent another three… But unfortunately, everyone has time restraints… There aren’t many islands in the Mediterranean Peter hasn’t visited, with an impressive list of 47 in Greece alone… Peter talks about his favourite places and what he got up to in the winter.

Sailing Sabella - A Lagoon 42 Adventure

Sailing Sabella – A Lagoon 42 Adventure

“I wanted a big, spacious saloon that you could see through for transparency. I wanted it to feel like a home, like a floating apartment. I thought regarding the kids, on the 42 specifically, we can steer the boat from here on the same level, it’s not a separate area … and the entire thing can be enclosed without it being a visual and physical barrier,” said Lara.

Waters Family Update

Waters Family Update

‘Lagoons are perfect as a live-aboard option. They have plenty of room, everyone in the family has their own space. Tyler can be off in her room, Max on the trampoline burning off energy, Darren keeping on top of the maintenance. The boat never feels cramped,” says Kristy.

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“Living the dream” on board a Lagoon 380

Every day is magical when you’re living on board. Take this morning, for example … the water was like a millpond, delivering a special sunrise. This was the view from our cabin as we woke up. We chose the 380 for her spacious interior. She’s super easy to sail, well suited for the two of us to live and work on board comfortably and she has plenty of indoor and outdoor living areas,” Said owners, Justin and Kelly.

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Lagoon 39, Zephyr

“Ross was super – he went through everything.

We’ve never had that; going through everything was a huge positive.” – Graeme and Linda Hubbard – Lagoon 39, Zephyr

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“I think it’s a fascinating and great way to live … so many people put things off until retirement and then can’t achieve their dream when they get there.

I’m happy with my choice.

It stretches you a bit and you juggle a lot of things, but with good people like the team at TMG, you can follow your dream.” – Drew Hakin, Adèle 1

Wonderful memories sailing Sabella

Wonderful memories sailing Sabella

“From our 6 months onboard, there are so many personal highlights. From a sailing and cruising perspective, I can hardly put our time in the Balearics into words. Formentera in particular, some of the anchorages there once the crowds had gone for the day were absolutely stunning. Seeing our young girls develop was something special.”

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A truly unique Sailaway adventure

Steve is as passionate about Lagoon and Sailaway offers people access to a ‘wow factor’ as part of their holiday – “It’s in reach for people to enjoy a bit of that business class feel with their friends and family, in an everyday way. With the Lagoon, we can live out our passions for sailing, nature and the environment. I have had confidence in Lagoon from the moment I first stepped aboard.”

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Cruising adventures onboard El Gato

“The comfort is just amazing. When we were in rough seas sitting in the cockpit in the monohull, we could touch the water. But in the cat, you’re sitting on top of the flybridge – with 2m following seas – she’s solid, she’s stable, she’s just fantastic in the water,” said Lagoon 440 owners.

Sailing Sabella April Update

Sailing Sabella April Update

Lagoon 42 owner Aaron tells us “…living on Sabella is wonderful. Whilst much smaller than an Australian house, we each have our own space and it doesn’t feel cramped.”

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Home sweet home is a Lagoon 420

Bob and Margaret Kennedy have called their Lagoon 420 home for 6 years, “We thought it was terrific. In comparison, our other boat was ‘camping’, but this was ‘home’. We found a little-used boat in very good condition – we lucked out with the perfect boat.”

The Jones Family heads for warmer climates

The Jones Family heads for warmer climates

“There are so many wonderful memories from this short time at sea – sunsets, dolphins, peaceful night watches – this way of life is just spectacular and really feels right for our family. We pinch ourselves each day and wonder when we’ll wake up from the dream,” Lagoon 42 owners the Jones family.

Is this the best Lagoon 450 ever?

Is this the best Lagoon 450 ever?

This Lagoon 450F was Johns 3rd out of 4 Lagoons “You want to buy a production boat, built in a factory in series. You get a properly designed and built boat. Compared to other 40ft boats a 40ft Lagoon will have the most volume. A signature of Lagoon is its vertical windows. The advantages are you have ample headspace in the saloon, plenty of light and 360 degree views, whilst keeping the sun out.”

The Jones Family takes delivery of their new 42

The Jones Family take delivery of their new 42

“We’re in Les Sables-d’Olonne and we’re taking the boat out for a test sail and I’m floating on a cloud, I’ve got no idea what’s going on! It’s the most stunning day – in January no less! The weather was fine and the wind almost calm, but regardless she made 3 knots in 5 knots of breeze. What a clever little thing she is!”

HAPPY DAYS ON ZEPHYR

HAPPY DAYS ON ZEPHYR

“As soon as we got onboard, we were sold— the sliding doors were brilliant, the big glass window right by the kitchen sink—it was just like an apartment,” said Lagoon 39 owners.

PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS WITH THE WATERS FAMILY

PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS WITH THE WATERS FAMILY

With only limited yachting experience between Darren and Kristy, their Lagoon 500 is fortunately “very user friendly and it was easy to pick up”. To anyone considering following their lead, Kristy is quite clear — “Do it!”

DON MCINTYRE- A LIFETIME OF GLOBAL ADVENTURE

Don McIntyre- A Lifetime of Global Adventure

Don McIntyre, Global Adventurer and Explorer, Life in Tonga with his Lagoon 450, Golden Globe, Royal Yacht Club Nomuka. Don describes the boat as “perfect, fantastic, incredible”— this “is the most fun” and “living on-board is like an apartment on the water”.

The liveaboard life Lagoon style

The liveaboard life Lagoon style

The Atkinsons love their catamaran. They had the design in mind for 20 years, and even though they weren’t actively looking, when they saw the Lagoon 400, they found the exact layout they had been dreaming of.

LAGOON 52F – HANDOVER COMPLETE!

LAGOON 52F – HANDOVER COMPLETE!

Working with TMG was a positive experience for John and Tania, “the team were always on hand and did everything they could for them throughout the process,” said the Lagoon 52 owners.

Lagoon 42 modified for quadriplegic sailor

Lagoon 42 modified for quadriplegic sailor

‘When you’re in a wheelchair there’s a lot of places you never see or you can’t get to. They’re just not accessible. Yesterday when we were out we sailed past some of those places that I have never seen before,’ Cliff said. For many sailors the freedom of the sea is one of the attractions. For Cliff, it’s life changing.

REVIEWS BY THE EXPERTS

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by Marnie Ebeling

Europe Yachts – October, 2022

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Where can we even begin when talking about the Lagoon Seventy Seven? Let’s begin by referring to the most important ship in the Lagoon fleet as a Supercat, shall we?…

77 Lagoon Cat Walkthrough

Denison yachting – june, 2022.

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Take a look at the lagoon SEVENTY 7 with Ryan Alexander. Watch the video and/or read the review.

LAGOON SEVENTY 7: OUR REVIEW

World wide luxury yacht – february, 2021.

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The Seventy 7 is the flagship yacht of the shipyard Lagoon Catamaran. She is the favorite boat among catamarans lovers. 

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Guide to Hull Maintenance & A Detailed Look Below the Surface

Guide to Hull Maintenance & A Detailed Look Below the Surface

In this instructional piece, we delve beneath the waves to explore the underwater profile of the a Lagoon Catamaran. Join us as we dissect the key features and maintenance points of the Lagoon 46, offering insights into what to look for during routine upkeep.

Exploring the Lagoon 40: Inspired Uncut

Exploring the Lagoon 40: Inspired Uncut

In the latest episode of Inspired Uncut by TMG Yachts, we invited you to embark on a virtual journey through the sleek and sophisticated Lagoon 40, now this blog presents a detailed description of the key features onboard the 40 foot catamaran.

Lagoon 40 Owners First Sail – Gold Coast to Sydney

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In 2009, my husband Jeff and I purchased a 1990 Lagoon 55. We sailed her home from Tortola and began a complete refit. This is our story.

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THE PERFECT BLEND

The Lagoon 42 affirms a distinctive style and personality.  Performance combines with strength in a unique design and thoughtful construction.  A generous catamaran, the Lagoon 42 is always at ease, while cruising and at anchor.

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VERSATILITY AND EASE OF HANDLING

Under sail, the beautiful reaches of the Lagoon 42 demonstrate balance and high performance.  They are the result of expert craftsmanship and organic design by VPLP Design and Patrick le Quément.  Her unique style combines dynamic energy with smooth handling.

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THE FREEDOM OF SPACE

Just two steps separate the swim platform and the cockpit.  The ergonomic design guarantees space and fluid movement on board.  Sheltered and well ventilated, the cockpit is an open invitation to relax.

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ELEGANCE AND MODERNITY

Echoing her exterior lines, the interior design, by Nauta Design, combines elegance and softness with contemporary woodwork.  Light, comfort, privacy… the style of the Lagoon 42 offers a wealth of benefits to share.

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  • Overall length 12,80m / 42'
  • Waterline length 12,50 m / 41’
  • Beam 7,70m / 25'3''
  • Water draft 1,25m / 4'1''
  • Air draft 20,65m / 67'9''
  • Light displacement (EEC) 12,1 t / 26 681 Lbs
  • Upwind sail area 90 m² / 968 sq.ft
  • Square top mainsail (opt.) 59m² / 635 sq.ft
  • Self-tacking jib 35m² / 377 sq.ft
  • Code 0 (opt.) 68m² / 732 sq.ft
  • Motorisation - standard 2 x 57 CV / HP
  • Water tank capacity 300 l / 79 US gal
  • Fuel tank capacity 600 l / 159 US gal
  • No. of berths 6 to 12
  • CE approval A : 12 / B : 14 / C : 20 / D : 30

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The 9 Best Things to See and Do in Rostov Veliky

Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery

As an ancient town with a history dating back to 862, Rostov Veliky is a popular spot on the Golden Ring trail . Famous for its historic architecture, traditional culture and authentic food, it’s also perfect for a day trip from Moscow. Here are the nine best things to see and do when in town.

Check out lake nero.

Lake Nero is estimated to be around 500,000 years old. One of Rostov ’s major draws, it’s popular with locals and tourists alike. Stop off here to go on a fishing trip, recuperate on the beach, try your luck at horse riding or just stroll along the bank and enjoy the views.

Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery at Lake Nero, Rostov

Take a picture at Avraamiev-Bogoyavlensky Monastery

Avraamiev-Bogoyavlensky Monastery

Visit Rostov Kremlin

One of the best preserved Russia’s medieval fortresses, Rostov Kremlin is the city’s most recognizable landmark. Originally an archbishop’s residence, the Kremlin comprises five churches, the iconic Dormition Cathedral and a number of civic buildings – all surrounded by a defensive wall. Rostov Kremlin also appeared in the classic Soviet film comedy Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future .

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Marvel at Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery

The ultimate visual stunner, this monastery complex has an equally spectacular location on the shore of Lake Nero. Founded in the 14th century, the monastery is a living pageant of Russia’s history – many Russian monarchs prayed in its churches, including Catherine the Great, Alexander II and Russia’s last emperor – Nicholas II .

Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery

Take in Kekin Gymnasium

This gymnasium named after Kekin was founded in 1910. Hailing from Rostov, A.L. Kekin was a successful merchant in St.Petersburg . After his only son died, the fortune he left to his hometown was used to build this visually arresting and well-preserved gymnasium.

Kekin Gymnasium

Browse Rostov Enamel Museum

Rostov Veliky has always been famous for enamel miniatures. This craft came from Byzantium in the 10th century and was particularly popular in Russia in 16th and 17th centuries. The museum holds the largest collection of Rostov enamel miniatures, which includes some 2,500 pieces created between the 18th and 20th centuries.

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Check in at the Museum of the Frog Princess

Based in a refurbished 18th-century mansion, this museum is devoted to the Frog Princess – one of Russia’s most popular fairy tale characters. The museum is a hit with kids, who love the fun interactive quests, adorable frogs and food baked in a traditional Russian oven.

Enjoy Troitse-Sergiev Varnitsky Monastery

Unlike other monasteries on the list, this one underwent a fundamental restoration, during which a new cathedral was built. A sheer feast for the eyes, the monastery was named after the Saint Sergey Radonezhsky, who founded the original Trinity monastery.

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Lagoon 55s

S/V Vitesse is a Bocas Del Toro. Panama based 1989 Jeanneau Lagoon 55s Catamaran For Sale By Owner. This JTA  Jeanneau Technique Advances  / Lagoon 55s catamaran has had a total refit and has been customized turning it into 60 foot waterline boat by adding two extra feet in the engine room area and then three foot swim platforms / sugar scoops. This all epoxy built fiberglass cored boat was built from the Jeanneau factory using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlayed bottoms.

New plumbing, new wiring, new panels, new watermaker, new standing and running rigging, new sails, newer engines, newer electronics, new composite interior floors and cabinets, new flooring, new protective driving station, owners suite , new carbon hardtop with side wings and glass windows, new washer and dryer. The list goes on and on with the custom work that has been done to remove weight and keep the boat balanced. This refit was done over a 10 year period to turn an x-charter boat into the perfect 2 person cruiser. Having the knowledge from owning a composite kit aircraft company for over 15 years allowed the current owners the ability to create a boat that checks almost all of the wants in a cruising vessel.

This Lagoon 55 sailing yacht, has undergone a full refit, and restored to a better than original beauty. This 3 cabin, 3 head owner’s version is a must-see.

In the late 1980’s, racing catamaran designers made the first cruising catamarans. Foremost among the designers were VPLP ( a French based naval architecture firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost). Vitesse is hull number 5 restored to better than new condition over the past ten years.

Why an early model Lagoon? The answer is simple.

1) Horsepower to weight. The ship is elegantly designed to provide spacious living but it retains a racing-cat’s “v-hull” shape and lightweight. Her displacement is 13 tons compared to the modern 55 foot boat which weigh in around 20 tons.

2) The difference is in the build. These boats were hand laid up using woven e-glass and EPOXY vacuum bagged in a mold. Some of the L55’s were also built using carbon reinforcements and Kevlar inlaid in the hulls below the waterline for abrasion resistance. This vessel was one of the few that has all three materials used in her build. It was also built with PVC core below the waterline so rot would not be an issue here. Building this way gave her better performance, lively acceleration and speed to safely to outrun weather and get to your destination. She has excellent sailing qualities and easy ship handling. This vessel goes over the seas instead of punching through them.

About the Refit

The ship’s refit was thorough, repairing items that had suffered the impacts of time and age which brings her to better new.

In 2010, Vitesse was put the on the hard. The top deck, formerly cored in balsa, in areas where attachments like deck blocks, tracks, stanchions or other hardware had been mounted, had developed rot in the core because the balsa core was not remove and replaced with structural filler and epoxy hard points. That takes time and material to do it right and we all know that production boats are trying to cut cost. All of the deck hardware was removed then the core and glass was removed and replaced with synthetic PVC foam core, vacuum bonded and re-glassed and faired anywhere that had any water intrusion or rot. The aft cross beam also needed to be rebuilt. The forward part of the bridge deck in front of the main bulkhead also had core rot. That complete area also had the core replaced and re-glassed with new tramp stainless hardware with backing plates so that issue would not happen again. The next issue that was addressed was the cockpit and duel outboard driving stations that had restricted views for maneuvering the boat. The driving stations were removed including the double teak floors that revealed more rotten core that needed replaced.

In 2011, we then rebuilt that entire cockpit area making new seating and we moved the driving station to the bulkhead. Vitesse now has a view of each corner of the boat for easy maneuvering. Electronic shifting was installed at the new helm with a backup plug on the port cockpit for a remote set of shifters. This allows us to be able to walk the boat while docking. Another plus is that same shifter can be placed forward thru the open hatch at the windlass locker so the captain can help anchor the boat. This is a huge plus as shouting or hand signals are not necessary to determine where the anchor rode is.

The next big change was the engine rooms. Originally, the engines were against the engine room bulkhead with the v-drives inside under the bed. That meant the engine room was completely open to the bed so heat, diesel and normal engine room stuff was not isolated from the bedroom. It also gave bad access to the shaft seal because it was directly under the bulkhead where the engine was against. We decided to spend the time correcting these issues. It required two foot extensions for the hulls in that area. They were constructed using the same build materials except the core was PVC. The hulls were cutoff close to engine room bulkhead in the solid glass area. The new panels were installed and then the fun was to reshape the rest of the engine room to fit the new panels. While this was being done we also added sugar scoop type platforms into the end of the hulls. It took 3 months per side to make the parts, cut off and install the platforms and then reshape and reinstall back to the factory specs. Carbon reinforcements were also used in this area. The original engine mount beds were just stringers with steel plates for the engine to sit on. The stringers were left but shelves were added so you could lay or sit beside the engine. The engine rooms were then filled and finished with all epoxies materials and then Awlgrip paint was applied New rudder shaft logs with new bearings replaced the aluminum tubes factory logs that were in bad shape.

For a total of 18 months, we worked full time on the hard to fix hull and deck rot issues, remove all hardware, mast, boom, bow beam, compression beam and their fittings, change anchor brackets to the bottom side, build a 7 foot bow sprit for Code-0, remove front windows and make those areas ready for hatches. We cut the hulls and finished the 5 foot extensions. We filled and finished the hulls and them painted her with Awlgrip fighting lady yellow. We also Awlgripped all of the aluminum parts including the mast and beams. A Coppercoat bottom job was applied in Aug. 2011. The boat was then craned into the water and towed home to continue the work with no engines, no fuel tanks, no rudders and so on.

From mid 2011 – 2016, we purchased new and lightly used Lewmar Ocean hatches to replace and up-size the hatches that were installed by the factory. All of the hatches were removed and molds for the hatch deck rings were made to fit the new hatches. New parts were made and installed and hard points for the screws were added so no water could get into the core. Ten new portlights were also installed on the outside of the hulls. Five of the older port lights were re-used in the inboard sections of the forward hulls for more ventilation. New acrylic was installed to make them like new.

We purchased used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110hp engines which had only 600 hours on them in 2014. We took them down to the block and installed new bearings and seals, rings and did valve jobs on the heads, cleaned and reassembled them and then test ran them until the engine rooms were finished.

In 2016 the carbon and corecell hardtop was made along with the carbon side wings and front windshield with opening glass windows. The raised driving helm was built with an instrument panel for the electronics and hydraulic steering station. Electronic shifting was added and installed when both engines were done. The main fuel tanks were removed and composite tanks were made and replaced under the aft berth floors. The wiring was pulled and replace with new 220 / 110 volt AC panels and 24 / 12 volt DC panels. The plumbing was also removed and replaced for hot and cold water, bilge pumps, fresh water pumps and high water systems with alarms. The rudders were pulled and remade. In 2017 we had Vitesse back together enough that we spent 3 weeks in the Bahamas.

From 2017 to present, the interior was completely removed so most of the living areas were changed using PVC cored panels that I built. We opened the fresh water tanks and cleaned them. We then replaced the plywood tops of the tanks with composite. The floors were also replaced with composite. We purchased and installed stainless stanchions and gates from Hylas. New 1.25” 316 stainless corners and bow pulpits were custom made and installed. The side coach roof windows were removed and replaced with hurricane glass windows. We added a new solar system. New Lewmar 70 hatches were installed in the front of the coach roof which replaced the fixed windows from the factory. The teak toe rails were also in bad shape and were removed and remade out of composite materials and painted with Teak Awlgrip paint.

In 2020, the topside was faired, and painted with Snow white Awlgrip and Matterhorn white non-skid.

The Genset and Watermaker were installed in 2021.

Accommodations

(Starboard Hull) Aft guest berth. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, 24 volt electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan holding tanks that are Coast Guard approved, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. Moving forward, major changes we made in the redesign of this interior. Making the galley longer with overhead cabinets and making a more open overhead area for more light from the coach roof windows. We removed the forward doorway using part of the dressing room from the forward berth to make this happen. We took out the bed and then built a large pantry for storage. I also sew. The pantry also has folding tops that make a sewing table for my sewing machine stored it that area. The room in front of the berth was the work room that only had access from a deck hatch. By removing the bed where the pantry is, a new door was was added for the workroom access. All new galley was installed with a Isotherm freezer and fridge, a portable refrigerator/ freezer in a pull out drawer, Blomberg gas oven / stove, lightweight glass tile counter tops and huge double sink area. The head in the galley area is our ocean going head. No holding tank, with new larger toilet with hand pump, new liners and mirrors.

(Port Hull) The owners berth is aft. It was left using the same layout updating the liners, adding new veneer, led lights, electric head / bidet with 24 volt LectraSan, glass counter tops, new fixtures, new sliding acrylic mirrors, new flooring and a latex end load queen bed. The chart room was also left in the same shape were the updated control electrical panels are located. Moving forward, the twin bunk berth was converted to one overhead bunk with a 220 volt Blomberg separate washer and vent-less heat pump dryer. Next to it is a Isotherm freezer for overflow or place to move the food to defrost the other units in the galley. The access for the washer and dryer is behind the cabinets so if the units need to be replaced in the future the access is easy. Further forward, was 2 more heads that were removed and replaced for a large walk in shower. Glass tile floors and counter top with curved bench seat and great storage using white Formica. The crew berth again had only access from the deck hatch in that area. By removing the wall from the 2 heads, that is now access from the shower room. It is now the sail and rope locker / storage.

(The Saloon) was completely taken out and rebuilt. We used real leather furniture on the port side and 2 massage chairs for lounging and seating on the starboard side. There is a Isotherm ice maker with a flat screen tv also on the port side. A beverage refrigerator was also added that has not been hooked up in the middle of the saloon for easy access. The house batteries and 2 inverter chargers are behind the sofas.

(The Cockpit) can be completely closed in with Strataglass snap on window covers or inside screens. The back of the cockpit has a complete drape for rain protection. A single drop leaf teak table was refinished using epoxy finish. New seat cushions with Sunbrella material are in place. The helm chair is the focal point of the boat. A Recaro chair from a mega-yacht. Once you sit in it, you will not want to leave. The electronics are Raymarine from 2009 and 2016. Most of the electronics were installed to make the 8 day trip home from Tortola in 2009. Some have been now been replaces with newer unites and we have a NEMA 2000 system. The autopilot has been upgraded to a newer version. There is great storage in the cockpit in the floors and under the seats with two rigid frigid coolers built in to the seats. Blue led overhead lights with 2 center tri-color lights.

(Tender Storage) A fiberglass / carbon fiber Targa bar was built and installed to lift the tender. Hinged aluminum chocks are in place to set the tender on for storage. The two electric sheet winches are used to pickup and lower the tender. We can do this in less than 2 minutes ether way. The tender can easily be tied down to the cleats for big wave traveling. The tender is a 12 foot Rigidboat with a Euro driving station bolted to the side of the boat. Yamaha 25 HP 2 stroke for lighter weight. It came with a cooler bench seat. Bimini for sun protection.

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Catamaran Inventory

Construction.

  • Epoxy Sport model
  • built with Epoxy Resin
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Vacuum bagged in a mold
  • Modified 3 cabin with owner version on port side hull
  • 2 queen beds that are end load with latex mattresses
  • 1 twin bunk
  • Bulkhead steering station fully protected from the weather
  • all new refitted accommodations and furniture
  • separate washer and dryer
  • 2 electric heads with bidet sprayers with fresh hot and cold water
  • 1 manual head with larger bowl
  • 1 large walk in shower room with sink
  • 12 volt build in sound system
  • Isotherm built in Ice maker
  • 40" flat screen LED TV
  • 3) piece leather sofa with power recliner
  • 2) I-JOY message chairs
  • Isotherm stacked fridge and freezer stainless steel
  • portable fridge and freezer
  • 24" gas stove and oven
  • large double sink with drain shelf
  • glass tile counter tops
  • large hidden spice cabinet
  • overhead cabinets
  • Bulkhead driving station with Racaro helm chair
  • Electronic shifters
  • full protected cockpit with Strataglass curtains or screens
  • New cushions with Sunbrella material
  • Folding teak table with teak chairs
  • 2 - Rigid Frigid built in coolers
  • Carbon hardtop with LED lights
  • 5 - opening glass windows

Electronics / Navigation Equipment

  • Raymarine ACU400 autopilot with LS hydraulic pump 24 volt
  • Raymarine P70 autopilot displays x2
  • Raymarine I70s multi displays x2
  • Raymarine ST290 wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 CH wind display
  • Raymarine ST290 rudder display
  • Raymarine E120 MFD x2
  • Raymarine A65 MFD
  • Raymarine VHF Radio with AIS
  • Raymarine ITC5 converters x2
  • Raymarine ST60 wind transducers x2
  • Raymarine Raynet junction box
  • Airmar 1KW in-hull sonar transducer
  • Raymarine depth transducer
  • Raymarine Speed and temp transducer
  • Raymarine XM weather box
  • Raymarine Sonar box
  • Raymarine 24" Radar
  • Sony CD / stereo / JBL speakers
  • 220 volt switch / breaker panel with LED meters (Paneltronics)
  • 110 volt switch / breaker panel
  • 24 and 12 volt switch / breaker panel with VSM monitor (Bluesea)
  • (Outback) Solar remote panels x2 12v and 24v
  • (Outback) Solar controllers x2 Flex60 and Flex80
  • 5 - 270 watt Solar panels
  • Xantrex SW3012 3000 watt inverter / 150 amp charger
  • Xantrex SW2024 2000 watt inverter / 120 amp charger
  • Xantrex remote monitors x2
  • 50 amp 220 v surge protector on shore power
  • 50 amp 220 v shore power hook up
  • 12000 BTU AC unit
  • 17000 BTU AC unit
  • 110 volt outlets thru out each room
  • Isotherm main fridge 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm main freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • portable fridge / freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm freezer 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC
  • Isotherm Ice maker 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • Isotherm water heaters x2
  • LED TV 110 volt AC or run on the inverter
  • WaterMaker system 220 volt AC using generator
  • Phasor 12 KW generator
  • 4 - group 31 AGM batteries for main engine start and electric winches 2016
  • 2 - group 31 AGM batteries for 24 volt systems 2020
  • 5 - Northstar suitecase style AGM batteries for house 185 ah each 2016
  • 1- group 25 AGM battery for Genset 2021
  • 1 - group 25 AGM battery for Tender 2019
  • We have 3 - 8D 300 ah lithium batteries on order to replace the Northstar batteries. Due in Aug 2021

Deck & Hull

  • New Hylas stanchions and 316 lifelines with gates on both sides installed 2016
  • Custom 1.25" 316 stainless corners / bow pulpits with seats installed 2016
  • new toe rails out of composite installed 2021
  • New Awlgrip topsides finished in 2021
  • New Coppercoat installed July 2021
  • Awlgrip hulls and bridge deck were painted in 2011
  • 2 - custom 85 gal. composite main fuel tanks that will never rot 2016
  • 1 - stainless steel 30 gal generator tank
  • Hot and Cold fresh water shower on Starboard transom
  • fresh water wash at anchor locker
  • fresh water wash at cockpit
  • New tramps 2016 and Stainless rail and eye nuts installed 2017

Sails & Rigging

  • Harken self tacking track and car system for Jib replaced 2021
  • 3 - Harken winches on mast for main halyard, topping lift, reefs and all other halyards 2 - 48's and 1 -56
  • 2 - Harken 56 main sheet and traveler winches in cockpit
  • 2 - Andersen 68 electric winches for sheets or tender or furlers added 2016
  • 2 - Profurl 52 furlers for Jib and Code-0 changed 2015
  • Harken C- track and batt cars replaced 2018
  • Lewmar Ocean 3 main traveler and cars replaced 2016
  • Custom boom rail for main sail added 2016
  • Standing rigging on mast 316 compact 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottom replaced 2019 Mack Sails
  • Standing rigging for furlers and Cap shrouds are standard 1/19 wire with Sta-lok top and bottoms
  • Custom Mack Pack for main sail 2017
  • Main Sail is tri-radial Hydranet 2017 Mack Sails
  • Self Tacking Jib is Black Dacron 2021 Mack Sails
  • Code-0 4.4 oz Nylon 2019 Mack Sails
  • Spinnaker 1.5 oz year?
  • Asym-Spinnaker 1.5 oz year?
  • Hank up jib baby stay year?
  • Storm jib year?
  • new storm jib 2020 Mack Sails
  • spare self tacking jib 2008

Engines & Mechanical

  • 2012 Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110 HP engines x2 installed 2016
  • 2008 ZF V-drives transmissions x2 installed 2016
  • KE-4 electronic shifters with remote installed 2016
  • LS hydraulic helm pump / system for rudder steering
  • Raycor fuel filters system on engines with fuel magnets
  • 12' RigidBoat with Euro steering system
  • bench seat with Rigid cooler built in
  • Garmin depth sounder
  • Switch and Breaker panel
  • Running lights
  • Mantis anchor system
  • Bimini with 316 stainless frame
  • seat cushions and back rest
  • 25 hp Yanaha 2 stroke outboard
  • Updated safety equipment onboard
  • Life vests for 12 people
  • No life raft. Tender is unsinkable

Anchor & Docking

  • Lofrans 1500 windlass 24 volt with 3/8" G-4 chain and remote installed 2016
  • Stainless steel delta anchor installed 2016
  • Fortress spare anchor installed 2016
  • 5 Solid Stainless steel 16" cleats 2016
  • 2 tube Stainless steel 16" cleats 2016
  • 2-1/2" rub rail added 2016

Miscellaneous

  • Purchased 2 used Yanmar 4JH4-HTE engines that had 8000 hours on them. New parts were installed and these parts were taken off and packed for spares
  • Stored in Florida and ready to ship if needed
  • 2 - coolers
  • 2- after coolers
  • 2- fresh water pumps
  • 2- raw water pumps
  • 2- injector pumps
  • 2- starters
  • 2- alternators
  • Yanmar senders
  • Many spares onboard including hardware
  • 2- fixed pitch props
  • rudder molds

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