Back to Search
Lagoon 450
Designer: Van Peteghem-Lauriot Prévost  ·  Builder: Lagoon  ·  First built: 2014
+ Add to Compare
About the Lagoon 450

Built by French shipyard Lagoon, the 450 represents a significant step up in their catamaran lineup, offering spacious accommodations and solid sailing performance for serious cruisers. This catamaran strikes an appealing balance between comfort and seaworthiness, making it particularly well-suited for extended coastal cruising and offshore passages. The 450's design emphasizes the signature Lagoon characteristics that have made the brand popular among charter operators and private owners alike. Wide beam and generous interior volume create exceptional living spaces both above and below deck, while the protected cockpit and expansive saloon provide comfortable gathering areas regardless of weather conditions. The boat's modern lines and well-proportioned sail plan deliver respectable performance under sail while maintaining the stability and ease of handling that catamarans are known for. This model has earned recognition for its thoughtful layout and attention to practical cruising details. The elevated helm position offers excellent visibility, and the boat's construction quality reflects Lagoon's decades of experience in production catamarans. For couples or families seeking a capable platform for extended cruising adventures, the 450 delivers the space, comfort, and reliability needed for memorable voyages in diverse sailing conditions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.80 ft / 13.96 m
Beam 25.82 ft / 7.87 m
Max Draft 4.27 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 32,981.00 lb / 14,960 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,398.00 ft² / 129.88 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Van Peteghem-Lauriot Prévost
Builder Lagoon
First Built 2014
Related Sailboats Saona 47 · St Francis 460 · Bavaria 46 · J/45 · Dufour 44
Owner Reviews

No owner reviews yet — be the first to share your experience with this boat.

Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
21.84
How It Compares

vs. Bavaria 46, Dufour 44, J/45, Saona 47, St Francis 460

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Lagoon 450 ★
45.8 ft
Bavaria 46
46.0 ft
Dufour 44
45.6 ft
J/45
45.6 ft
Saona 47
46.0 ft
St Francis 460
45.9 ft
LWL
Lagoon 450 ★
Bavaria 46
40.0 ft
Dufour 44
40.1 ft
J/45
39.0 ft
Saona 47
46.0 ft
St Francis 460
45.5 ft
Beam
Lagoon 450 ★
25.8 ft
Bavaria 46
14.3 ft
Dufour 44
14.6 ft
J/45
14.1 ft
Saona 47
25.3 ft
St Francis 460
26.3 ft
Displacement
Lagoon 450 ★
32 lbs
Bavaria 46
24 lbs
Dufour 44
22 lbs
J/45
24 lbs
Saona 47
30 lbs
St Francis 460
29 lbs
Ballast
Lagoon 450 ★
Bavaria 46
7 lbs
Dufour 44
6 lbs
J/45
10 lbs
Saona 47
St Francis 460
Sail Area
Lagoon 450 ★
1 sq ft
Bavaria 46
1 sq ft
Dufour 44
1 sq ft
J/45
989 sq ft
Saona 47
807 sq ft
St Francis 460
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Lagoon 450 ★
21.8
Bavaria 46
24.3
Dufour 44
21.7
J/45
17.2
Saona 47
St Francis 460
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Lagoon 450 ★
Bavaria 46
30.0 %
Dufour 44
J/45
41.7 %
Saona 47
St Francis 460
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Lagoon 450 ★
Bavaria 46
26.0
Dufour 44
23.4
J/45
35.9
Saona 47
13.7
St Francis 460
12.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Lagoon 450 ★
Bavaria 46
1.97
Dufour 44
2.07
J/45
1.55
Saona 47
3.25
St Francis 460
3.40
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Lagoon 450 ★
Bavaria 46
169
Dufour 44
J/45
169
Saona 47
St Francis 460
140
Hull Speed
Lagoon 450 ★
Bavaria 46
8.5 kts
Dufour 44
8.5 kts
J/45
10.5 kts
Saona 47
9.1 kts
St Francis 460
9.0 kts
Find a Lagoon 450 For Sale