Lagoon Power 43

A Visionary Powercat?

25 years after it was launched, Lagoon’s first ever powercat remains a highly attractive model, appreciated for its balance of comfort, performance, and safety - all for a budget well below that of more recent pre-owned boats. And in terms of design, the Lagoon Power 43 certainly makes an impression with its raised bows and rear cabin styled like an aft castle. A unique and rather successful style that promises an exceptional quality of life on board for its size. We got the opportunity to check out one example that’s currently for sale in the Caribbean, at the port of Le Marin in Martinique.

The Lagoon Power 43 was the first motor catamaran offered by the shipyard. This model is noticeable with its “aftcastle”, which forms the owner’s cabin.

The fine-entry bows widen rapidly and are effectively complemented by the gull-wing underside to the nacelle, which ensures efficient and comfortable seakeeping.

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Practical info

Boat Test price3.00€ Inc. tax

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Boat Test price3.00€ Inc. tax

Purchase

It’s not that easy to find a Lagoon Power 43 or 44 (its successor) for sale on the second-hand market. And for good reason: just 112 units of this unconventional catamaran were produced (across both models), while sailboat units like the 42 exceeded 1,000. Nevertheless, it’s a success for a powercat that first splashed in the early 2000s. It’s also worth noting that owners remain attached to this model for a long time. So, when you’re lucky enough to come across a Lagoon Power 43 currently undergoing a refit and soon to be put on the market, there’s no question of letting this opportunity pass you by…

A Workboat Design

Inheriting the Bénéteau Group’s expertise from both its recreational and commercial vessel divisions, including fishing boats and workboats, the Power 43 sits at the intersection of these two worlds and perfectly illustrates Lagoon’s take on the trawler concept. This market sector was quickly phased out of cata- logs (too slow, not flashy enough) only to make a strong comeback today with the rise of the “slow life” concept… along with the sharp increase in fuel prices.
The hull design, created at the time by Philippe Subrero, a specialist in professional-use mult...

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