BOAT TEST
Words by Mark Orr, Pictures by Mark Orr or Nicolas Claris/Lagoon Catamarans
Boat Test
Lagoon 421
The Lagoon 421 is a development of the Lagoon 420. Originally launched as the
world’s first hybrid diesel/electric catamaran there were problems with the output from
the electric motors and many owners have now adopted twin diesels though a much
improved hybrid version is still available.
he 420 has been very The improvements are:
T
successful since its launch
in 2007 with 180 sold to • New underwater profile to reduce drag and improve sailing
date and whilst it has performance.
been praised for the quality of its • The bimini has been lowered to continue the line of the coachroof
interior accommodation, the space rather than be raised above it giving better protection from spray and
available on deck and below, it has from the sun as well as reduced windage. A cut-out in the bimini (with
been criticised for its poor sailing optional soft sprayhood/bimini) facilitiates a clearer view of the rig
performance in lighter winds. above. The boom has been lowered as a result and the mainsail is now
flat top which has increased sail area.
Consequently in 2008 Lagoon
announced that they would redevelop We took the opportunity of a 421 being with Ancasta, the UK dealer, to test
the 420 and introduce this as the 421 her and see what difference there was from our earlier test.
with the offer of both twin diesels and
the now reliable hydrid diesel/electric
system.
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12 MULTIHULL REVIEW : JULY 2009
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