<h1>The Magic of Sailing Boats: A Journey of Winds and Waves</h1>Quintessentially blissful, sailing boats are the heart of the boating industry, luring sea enthusiasts and adventurers across the globe. Whether it is the excitement of harnessing the wind direction, the emotion of taming the powerful waves, or the tranquil sunsets on the sea horizon, a sailing boat satisfies every sailor's quest for adventure while offering serenity. Providing a great exercise for both the body and mind, these boats are ideal for adventure-seekers, family fun, competitive sports, and exploratory travellers.Typically ranging from 15 to 50 feet, sailing boats incorporate various configurations including single or multiple masts, diverse sail plans, and living spaces that can vary from minimal amenities for day sailing to luxurious cabins and galleys designed for extended ocean cruising.<h2>Sailing Boats: Construction and Design</h2>Constructed primarily from robust and lightweight materials like fiberglass and aluminium, sailing boats are designed for stability, performance sailing, and low maintenance. The hull design is characteristic to each type of sailing boat with designs favouring speed, stability, or cargo capacity based on their purpose. Sailing boats can offer surprisingly spacious interiors for their size with a focus on maximizing comfort during longer voyages.<h2>Key Features of Sailing Boats</h2>Versatility: With designs favouring either performance or cruising, sailing boats can be used for a wide range of activities from racing to relaxed coastal cruising.Sustainability: Harnessing wind power for propulsion makes sailing boats a greener and more sustainable choice.Long-range capability: Many sailing boats feature living quarters, allowing the crew to undertake longer journeys.<h2>Sub-Categories of Sailing Boats</h2>Cutter: A single-masted sailing boat, lauded for its simplicity and performance.Ketch: Features two masts, providing better control in higher winds.Sloop: The most common type of sailing boat with one mast and two sails offering balance and efficiency.<h2>Notable Brands &amp; Models of Sailing Boats</h2>Archambault: Famous for producing performance racing sailboats such as the Archambault A31.Beneteau: Known for the Oceanis range, favoured due to their cruising characteristics and comfort.Lagoon: Renowned in the catamaran segment, with models such as the Lagoon 50 being sought after for their space and stability.From gently cruising along the coast to high-speed thrilling racing, sailing boats bring an unmatched level of fulfilment and excitement. Their reliance on the elemental forces and serene environments make them the perfect vessel for exploring the charm and mystery of the sea.

Sailing

VPLP Design

The Catamaran Lagoon 52 S is the perfect way to get out on the water and relax with your friends and family. With a spacious deck and a well-appointed interior, this boat is great for hosting parties or just hanging out.The Lagoon 52 is the ultimate sailing and cruising catamaran, with a truly impressive range of capabilities. This boat is fast, comfortable and spacious. The Lagoon 52S is equipped with all the necessary navigational instruments that will make your trip as easy and safe as possible. It has been designed to offer the best performance in all conditions.&nbsp;

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Genoa

Fiberglass

Catamaran boats falls under the multihull boat category. This is a vessel with two hulls, connected through a platform that creates one catamaran yacht. Check out all multihull boat specifications on this website and learn more about them. Catamaran sailboats can be used for world cruising, fishing, chartering or day-sailing. These vessels can have only engines as propulsion means, instead of sails, in which case they are known as powered catamarans and are quite popular thanks to their stability and maneuverability. Explore all different types of catamaran sailboats on TheBoatDB and learn more about this design that dates back hundreds of years ago.

Catamaran Boats

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Mainsail

Lagoon

Euro

Asymmetric spinnaker

Code 0

The category of sailboats includes both <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/category/daysailer">sailing yachts</a> which are luxurious and charming vessels used for recreational purposes, as well as <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/category/cruiserracer">racing sailboats</a> that are used for sports. Some have a single hull while others can have two or three. Compare different types of sailboats through sailing boat specs on TheBoatDB and find out the best one for you. Choose according to boat specs, and explore sailboats that vary from very large vessels, appropriate for ocean cruising, to small ones used to roam the shores.

Name	Value
Maker	Lagoon
Maker website	https://www.cata-lagoon.com
Model	52 S
First built hull	2012
Price	645,000 €
Boat type	Sail
Category	Catamaran Boats Cruiser Boats Daysailer Boats Flybridge Boats
Hull type	Catamaran Boats
Hull material	Catamaran Boats
Cabins	6
Births	14
Heads	6

Name	Value
Mast height	27.77 m
Length overall	15.85 m
Length at waterline	15.61 m
Beam overall	8.78 m
Headroom	2.07 m
Bridgedeck clearance	27.47 m
Draft maximum	1.55 m
Displacement	26,029.83 kg
Helm	1 wheel
Rudder	2 spade rudders
Cockpit	Aft cockpit
CE classification A	14
CE classification B	14
CE classification C	16
CE classification D	30

Name	Value
Naval architect
Name/Studio	VPLP Design
Website	http://www.vplp.fr

Name	Value
Mast	91.1
Spars	Aluminum spars
Standing rigging	1x19 strand wire
Number of spreaders	2
Spreaders angle	Swept-back (diamond)
Upwind sail area	176.98 sq.m
Downwind sail area	362.04 sq.m
Mainsail A	1152
Headsail A	753
Headsail B	635
Spinnaker A	2745
Spinnaker A	1636

Name	Value
Engine A
Fuel	Diesel
Power	80 HP
Type	Inboard
Engine B
Fuel	Diesel
Power	80 HP
Type	Inboard

2012 Lagoon 52 S

Boat Overview

Type

Maker

Hull type

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Category

Boat length (LOA)

15.85 m

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Boat Description

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Specs

Performance & Ratios

Name	Value
Sail Area to Displacement (SA/D)	12.39
Upwind SA to Displacement	20.5
Downwind SA to Displacement	41.93
Hull Displacement Speed	9.59
Displacement to Length (D/L)	190.87
Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)	2.99