1.) How will you be using your catamaran?

Are you a sailor or a cruiser? Will you be living on board or using your catamaran as a weekender? Maybe you’re after a weekend escape right now, but you’d like to spend extended periods of time on a bluewater boat in the future?

However you plan to use your new catamaran, Lagoon makes sailing accessible for everyone, with a range of sailing and motor yachts from 40-78ft.

As a sailor, performance is key, and Lagoon’s next generation of sailing catamarans are now more efficient and faster than ever. Their innovative new rig design creates a modern “wing” shaped sail that is more efficient in a range of wind conditions and they also have a shorter boom for easier stowing and handling of the sail, a self-tacking jib for simplified manoeuvres and easier short-handed sailing.

Weekend cruisers place value on style and comfort, something the Lagoon brand has invested heavily in and won numerous awards and world-wide acclaim for across their entire range of luxury catamarans. With Lagoon’s luxury motor yacht range, in particular, these impressive models really are a “home away from home”, filled with every creature comfort you could desire.

3.) Where will you keep your catamaran?

Before deciding on the size of the Lagoon that’s right for you, take a moment to consider where you will keep it. 

If you already have a berth or a mooring, are there any beam, height or draft restrictions that you need to take into consideration? If you don’t currently have a marina berth, you’ll need to investigate what is or will be available in the marinas in the area you intend to cruise in.  

One of the advantages of buying a new catamaran of any size is in their clever design, which affords you a lot more space and volume on board, compared to to the same sized monohull or an older model catamaran, so you won’t need to pay for as large a marina berth when you invest in a new catamaran.

5.) What are the main features you should look for in a catamaran?

For every catamaran owner the order of priority of features they are looking for in a new catamaran might be slightly different, however they will usually include the common key values of seaworthiness, performance, manoeuvrability, simplicity and ease of use.

Lagoon catamarans are renowned worldwide for being innovators in these key values and have also won many awards for their luxury, innovation, design excellence, spaciousness, safety, comfort, product development, performance, quality, service and support.

Whatever design features are important to you, one of the advantages of buying a new catamaran over a secondhand catamaran is that you get to choose the exact multihull yacht that is right for you!

7.) How do you ensure your new catamaran is good value for money?

Investing in a new catamaran is not a small decision to take lightly, so there are three important things you should always keep in mind to ensure you’re getting value for money.

Firstly, as part of the Group Bénéteau, the financial stability and global buying power of Lagoon Catamarans works in your favour when buying a new catamaran, giving you more “bang for your buck” as well as the reassurance that you are buying the highest quality and most innovative catamaran on the market.

Secondly, when you eventually decide to sell or upgrade your catamaran, the worldwide reputation of Lagoon for excellence and innovation effectively “future proofs” the value of your catamaran, boosting its resale value and market desirability because Lagoon is a trusted, reliable and sought after brand.

Thirdly, you really do get what you pay for. Although investing in a new catamaran is a larger upfront purchase than buying a “fixer upper”, it usually ends up costing the same amount of money in the long run because people always underestimate the cost of repairs and upgrades.

9.) What about the after sales support and warranty?

One of the many benefits of buying a new catamaran is knowing you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a full manufacturer’s warranty and after sales support.

Wherever you are in Australia or the world, Lagoon will look after you. We have over 80 dealers, service centres and Lagoon experts located all around the globe who are happy to coordinate any works for you on request.

TMG The Multihull Group prides itself on the lifetime of service and the after sales back-up that we offer to all of our clients with VesselTec,

VesselTec’s experienced marine industry professionals know your boat better than anyone else and we will ensure you understand exactly what is covered under warranty and liaise with the manufacturers on your behalf should an issue arise.