by Lagoon’s new sailing catamaran offers extensive solar panels on the flybridge as well as the roof of the optional hardtop.
Following on the heels of the Lagoon 55 launched last year, Lagoon will debut its new 51 at this year’s International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte from April 20-24. The Lagoon 51 has a 26ft 7in beam, naval architecture by VPLP Design and exterior design by Patrick Le Quément.
The yacht features a large flybridge with the option of solar panels, an optional hardtop that can also be fitted with solar panels, and a traditional cockpit with aft sofa, in contrast to the 55’s ‘open terrace on the sea’.
Lagoon says the flybridge occupies 80 per cent of the roof, with two large sunpads forward of the helm and aft of the mast. The main social area has a C-shaped seating area, while the forward sofa has adjustable backrests so the skipper and companion seats can face aft to the central table, which can be lowered to create a large sunbathing area.
The flybridge is accessed by stairs on both sides and features full headroom, so can be safely used underway. Solar panels can be fitted on all the outside areas of the flybridge and across the optional hardtop. The solar-powered technology provides more than 3,400W to operate on-board services.
Aft, the wide transoms and central high-low platform developed with Tenderlift can combine to form a full-beam platform by the water. The cockpit has a long aft sofa, a sofa and table to port, and a wide two-seat sofa or chaise longue plus wet bar to starboard. The foredeck has a C-shaped sofa, coffee table and cupholders, while a large shade sail can be erected over the area.
The interior by Nauta Design starts with the saloon, which has the mast at the forward end, so offers clear views all around, while Alpi woods and oak are among new finishes. The saloon features an L-shaped galley with cooking area and sink to port, while opposite is storage, serving and prep space, and fridge drawers.
Up a step is the lounge, which has a forward-facing sofa and an L-shaped sofa providing seating to port and forward around a foldable table.
Lower-deck layouts include an owner version with the master suite occupying the starboard hull and including a sofa, vanity desk and walk-in dressing room. The three guest cabins are in the port hull. A four-cabin, four-head layout features two en-suite cabins in each hull, while a six-cabin, four-head layout includes an extra cabin inside, forward of the stairs.
As well as solar panels, other sustainable solutions on the Lagoon 51 include the use of hemp fibre to replace fibreglass where possible. Proposed options include upholstery in recycled fabric and the use of FSC-certified Alpi wood, while biodegradable cleaning products are included.
Source: Yacht Style, www.cata-lagoon.com, www.simpsonmarine.com
