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Welcome aboard We share a common passion for the sea; we, LAGOON, as catamaran builders and you who want to live your passion on the seven seas. We are delighted to welcome you to the family of LAGOON catamaran owners and we congratulate you on it.
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Vous venez d’acquérir un catamaran Lagoon ! Saviez-vous qu’un club de propriétaires You have just purchased a Lagoon catamaran! Did you know that an owner club exists? existait ? En tant que propriétaire Lagoon, vous bénéficiez d’un accès exclusif à ce club.
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PREAMBLE This user guide is a tool that will enable you to get to know your boat and apprehend the use of the components that are necessary for running her. A WAY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THIS USER GUIDE In order to have an easier apprehension, this guide offers you two complementary reading levels: .
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CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS ......PAgE 7 5. UTILITY ABOARD ......PAgE 49 8. MOTORIZATION......PAgE 85 1.1 I D of your boat 5.1 Refrigerators - Freezer - Icemaker 8.1 Engines 1.2 Technical specifications 5.2 Microwave oven 8.2 Fuel 1.3 Helm station 5.3 Oven, hotplate 8.3 Propellers - Anodes 1.4 Electrical panel...
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SPecIFIcaTIoNS 1.1 I D of your boat 1.2 Technical specifications 1.3 Helm station 1.4 Electrical panel...
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PORT ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: ............. EMERGENCY CONTACT FURTHER INFORMATION: ................................................................................................www.cata-lagoon.com 162, quai de Brazza - 33100 Bordeaux - France Tel. 33 (0) 557 80 92 80 Fax 33 (0) 557 80 92 81 E-mail : info@cata-lagoon.com...
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The maximum height of waves is measured from trough to crest; The European regulations use the concept of significant height of waves (H 1/3). The wind force (Beaufort scale) is the average actual wind speed over a period of 10 minutes at 10 metres above the sea. LAGOON 42...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length Over All ............12,80 m / 42’ Waterline length ............12,50 m / 41’ Beam ................. 7,70 m / 25’3" CE CATEGORY Maximum number of persons Air draft ..............20,65 m / 67’9" A..............12 persons Keel draft ..............1,25 m / 4’1"...
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3 - Power, start and stop switches for the 7 - Automatic pilot control (optional extra). 11 - Double USB socket. port engine. 8 - Power, start and stop switches for the 4 - Screen / repeater for electronic (optional extra). starboard engine. LAGOON 42...
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5 - Auxiliary unit (electro valve for U.S. version). 11 - Line-reversing switch (US version). 17 - LCD screen control (fresh water / fuel gauge, 6 - Refrigerated unit switch. 12 - 12 V socket. voltmeter, ammeter, battery alarm). LAGOON 42...
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HUll / decK 2.1 Construction 2.2 Careening - Dry harbour 2.3 Deck equipments 2.4 Cockpit 2.5 Gangway 2.6 Steering system 2.7 Anchoring 2.8 Deckwash pump 2.9 Davit 2.10 Solar panels 2.11 Access to helm station...
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HULL PROTECTION PROTECTIVE FENDERS HULL / DECK SECURED BY PROPS IN DRY HARBOUR 4608 mm LAGOON 42...
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The LAGOON 42 is constructed following the infusion process of a DECK FITTINGS polyester resin and a high quality anti-osmotic resin on a core of balsa The fittings on the deck of your LAGOON 42 were selected according and fibreglass layers. to quality criteria.
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DECk EqUIPMENTS SLIDING WINDOW - ENTRANCE DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR EXTERNAL LOCk SYSTEM HULL / DECK ENTRANCE DOOR INTERNAL SWIM LADDER SHOWER IN TRANSOM BRAkE SYSTEM LAGOON 42...
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A latch on the door jamb allows its locking from inside the saloon. SHOWER A shower supplied with hot and cold water (optional extra) is located RECOMMENDATION on the side of the aft starboard transom. While sailing, block the sliding door locking it. LAGOON 42...
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STROP - ELECTRIC WINDLASS STROP CIRCUIT HULL / DECK CONTROL AUTOMATIC BREAkER OF THE WINDLASS OF THE WINDLASS 1 - Electric windlass. 2 - Control of the electric windlass. 3 - Windlass automatic breaker. LAGOON 42...
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Make fast the strop to the central cleat when lowering the chain. bushings. Please refer to Chapter ‘SAFETY’ as for the emergency tiller use. RECOMMENDATION Before you anchor, check the type of the sea bed, the depth of water and the strength of the stream. LAGOON 42...
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1 - Deckwash pump. 3 - Power switch. 2 - Valve to select fresh water / 4 - Sea water inlet valve. sea water. 5 - Intake to connect hose. Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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Rinse the windlass and the ground tackle with fresh water after each trip. In case of electric failure, use the winch handle on the windlass to raise the ground tackle. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for windlass maintenance. LAGOON 42...
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DAVIT SYSTEM DAVIT SYSTEM + TENDER HULL / DECK LAGOON 42...
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- Once in the top position, secure the davit system and tender using Tie up the tender during manoeuvres. the appropriate ropes. - Remove the water drain plug from the tender. LAGOON 42...
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SOLAR PANELS - RIGID BIMINI RIGID BIMINI + SOLAR PANELS HULL / DECK AUTOMATIC BREAkERS ROOF ACCESS LADDER OF THE SOLAR PANELS LAGOON 42...
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The helm station may be optionally equipped with a rigid protection (bimini) with opening panel and a security door on the port side. RECOMMENDATION Secure the rigging before accessing the mast step or sun bed. LAGOON 42...
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(RMmax : moment of maximum uprighting) MONOHULL Weight of the boat: 10 tons RMmax monohull : 10 tons x 0,5 meter : 5 tons.meter RMmax catamaran : 10 tons x 3 meters : 30 tons.meters D : 0,5 meter LAGOON 42...
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In case you shouldn’t follow the recommendations below, it might be dangerous for the boat and the crew, and, in case of an accident, the manufacturer’s responsibility would not be involved. LAGOON 42...
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Self-tacking jib ............35 m / 377 sq.ft Code 0 (optional extra) ..........68 m / 732 sq.ft I ................15,377 m / 50’5’’ J ................5,95 m / 19’6’’ P................15,945 m / 52’4’’ E ................4,86 m / 15’11” RIGGING / SAILS LAGOON 42...
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The jib is eased off in order to have its average front edge facing the conditions. apparent wind. - From 23 to 28 knots: 1 reef, full jib. The trimmings are similar. - From 28 to 33 knots: 2 reefs, 80% of the jib. The trimmings remain similar. LAGOON 42...
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RIGGING / SAILS n 3.2 n 3.3 Standing rigging Running rigging The LAGOON 42 has been adjusted by the shipyard and by the mast manufacturer when first masting. Description of the ropes length (m) diametre (mm) The cables stretch a little during the first sailings. Therefore it is Jib halyard advisable to have the mast inspected and adjusted by a specialist.
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- Take up the reef tack line. - Tension the mainsail halyard. - Set the mainsail. - Tension the downhaul if necessary. During automatic reefing, the mainsail halyard must not be dropped too far (risk of incorrect pulley positioning). LAGOON 42...
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CRUISING SqUARE TOP MAINSAIL FASTENING OF THE RUISING SqUARE TOP MAINSAIL RIGGING / SAILS 1 - Headboard traveller. 2 - Halyard block (to be fastened onto the headboard eye). 3 - Cruising square top mainsail. LAGOON 42...
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Never force when you furl or unfurl the head sails in A cruising square top mainsail has a more important case it seizes. power than a standard mainsail. Make sure a halyard is not caught in the roller Shorten the sail earlier depending on the wind furler. conditions. LAGOON 42...
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- Sheet the sails to the outer winches. WARNING In some sailing trims, the code 0 may hide the fore navigation lights. WARNING Unrig the code 0 when not in use (risk of being UV damaged and inadvertently unfurled). LAGOON 42...
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DRAWERS - REMOVABLE SEAT SUCTION PADS FOR kITCHEN DRAWER THE FLOORBOARDS ACCOMMODATIONS REMOVABLE SALOON SEAT LAGOON 42...
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The drawers in the galley have an automatic closing function. Gently push the drawer till the movement ends itself. These drawers can be removed pushing on the levers on each side, under the rails. When you reassemble it, clip the drawer before you push it back. LAGOON 42...
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PORTHOLES - HATCHES - WINDOWS BLIND AND MOSqUITO SCREEN PORTHOLE + CURTAIN ON DECk HATCH ACCOMMODATIONS CABIN CURTAIN SALOON SLIDING DOOR CURTAIN LAGOON 42...
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4.4 Window blinds All the windows have blinds. The opening hatches of the aft cabins are also fitted with blinds. RECOMMENDATION Pull and push the blinds carefully. Take care to fasten them when they are fitted with the relevant systems. LAGOON 42...
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oN board UTIlITY 5.1 Refrigerators - Freezer - Icemaker 5.2 Microwave oven 5.3 Oven, hotplate 5.4 Washing machine 5.5 Television 5.6 Air conditioning 5.7 Heating...
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1 - 110 V - 220 V selection panel. 2 - Freezer (optional extra). 3 - Refrigerator. 4 - Microwave oven (optional extra). 5 - Refrigerator / icemaker - cockpit (optional extra). Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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110 V - 220 V selector board (in the starboard hull companionway). Nota: the icemaker circuit is fitted with a filter. Have this filter changed regularly. For the use and maintenance of the refrigerators, freezer and icema- ker, please refer to their instruction guides. LAGOON 42...
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2 - 110 V - 220 V selection panel. 3 - Circuit breakers panel. 4 - Outlet valve + supply valve of the washing machine. 5 - Hotplates. Nota: the same layout can be observed 6 - Gas valves. in the other version. 7 - Oven. LAGOON 42...
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Check the opening of its freshwater feed valve (valves in the US model) located in the central starboard passageway cupboard. Water is drained via the valve located in this same cupboard. - Check that the automatic breaker located in the starboard passa- geway cupboard. LAGOON 42...
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5 - Television. 6 - Selection panel / Air conditioning. 7 - Air conditioning units Nota: the same layout can be observed automatic breakers. in the other version. 8 - 12 V / 110 V - 220 V Inverter. LAGOON 42...
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Start the air conditioning unit in the desired area, select hot or cold and set the temperature using its control. Regularly clean the filters on the conditioned-air systems and sea wa- ter suction valves. For the drainage, use and maintenance of the air conditioning system, please refer to its instruction guide. LAGOON 42...
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1 - Fuel tanks. 2 - Water system valves. 3 - Boiler. 4 - Boiler exhaust outlet. 5 - Control + ventilation switch. BOILER + VALVES HEATING SYSTEM VALVES Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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- Adjust the speed of the ventilator using the 2-speed switches. UTILITY ABOARD For the use and maintenance of the heating system, please refer to its instruction guide. WARNING Do not place fenders near emergency exits of the heat system boiler. LAGOON 42...
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WaTer SYSTemS 6.1 Bilge pump system 6.2 Grey waters 6.3 Black waters 6.4 Fresh water 6.5 Watermaker...
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Each hull has the same components. 4 - Hull sump. 5 - Electric bilge pumps. Nota: each valve in the boat is identified. 6 - Manual bilge pumps. SEA-COCk SEA-COCk OPEN CLOSED Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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When mooring in a harbour, if possible, use the sanitary facilities provided by the port authority. In some harbours or countries, wastewater disposal is forbidden. You will then have to use the waste tank. LAGOON 42...
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WATER SYSTEMS 1 - Holding tank. 2 - Drain bung hole on deck. 3 - Drain valve on hull. 4 - Switch of the electric toilets. Nota: the holding tanks are located behind showers in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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- Switch on the 12 V domestic circuit. WARNING - Open the water inlet and drain valves. Use the suction systems in marinas to empty your holding tank. In order to respect environment, do not discharge your holding tanks near the shore. LAGOON 42...
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WATER SYSTEMS 1 - Starboard tank (optional extra) / 3 - Pressure water pump. port tank (standard). 4 - Shore fresh water supply. 2 - Deck filler. Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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When you leave the boat unattended, systematically disconnect the shore fresh water supply. Please note: the capacity of the fresh water tank(s) indicated on the page ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ may be not completely usable depending on the trim and load of the boat. LAGOON 42...
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1 - Foot pump. WATER SYSTEMS 2 - Valve to select fresh water / sea water. 3 - Sea water supply valve. 4 - Water heater. 5 - Shower. Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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It is supplied by the pressure water pump. circuit, check the water heater is full of water. WARNING In period of frost, do not forget to empty the cockpit shower, even if there is someone onboard the boat. LAGOON 42...
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4 - Drain valve. 4 - Drain valve. 5 - Sea water supply valve. 5 - Control. 6 - Membranes. 6 - Automatic breaker. 7 - Watermaker. Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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Regularly clean the filters located in the port engine compartment. For the use and maintenance of the water maker, refer to the instruction guide. RECOMMENDATION The watermaker shall exclusively be used in clear waters and preferably at anchor. LAGOON 42...
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elecTrIcITY 7.1 12 V Circuit 7.2 Inverter 7.3 110 V - 220 V Circuit 7.4 Electronics...
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3 - Load balancer. 9 - On board batteries. 4 - Generator battery. 10 - Battery chargers. 5 - Electrical panel. 11 - On board and starboard engine cut-outs. Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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According to the lay out, the boat may optionally be fitted with an extra 110 V - 220 V / 12 V - 40 A charger. RECOMMENDATION Check the battery charge during the use of the The battery chargers are located in the starboard engine compart- inverter. ment. LAGOON 42...
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SHORE POWER SOCkETS - GENERATOR AUTOMATIC BREAkER OF A GENERATOR START-UP GENERATOR SHORE POWER SOCkET CONTROL ELECTRICITY TANk / GENERATOR AUTOMATIC BREAkERS WATER FILTER + FUEL FILTER SELECTION PULL ROD OF THE GENERATOR BATTERY + CHARGER LAGOON 42...
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32 Ah. DANGER Never let the end of the boat / shore supply cable hang in the water; the result may be an electric field liable to hurt or kill the swimmers nearby. LAGOON 42...
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- Switch on the 110 V - 220 V source (start the generator or connect a shore power socket to shore). - Select this source on the selection panel so that this source supplies the boat (110 V - 220 V electrical selection panel) or turn on the inverter for the outlets. LAGOON 42...
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The ram, the auto pilot and the calculator are located in the starboard engine compartment. The auto pilot fuse is located under the chart table. The sounder and depth finder under the forward floorboards of the starboard passageway. ELECTRICITY LAGOON 42...
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12 - 12 V / 110 V - 220 V inverter. 13 - Domestic batteries. 14 - Batteries chargers. 15 - On board and starboard engine cut-outs. Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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12 V terminal bloc 12 V sockets 12 V 12 V board 12 V terminal bloc Engine battery (x2) 12 V - 110 Ah Generator battery 12 V - 110 Ah Domestic batteries 12 V - 140 Ah LAGOON 42...
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1 x 220 V / 12 V - 40 A charger Recharge of the service bank by generator or shore power 1 x 220 V / 12 V - 40 A charger optional extra Engine batteries charger supplied by the generator or the shore LAGOON 42...
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220 V panel Washing machine 220 V or 110 V 220 V panel Icemaker 220 V or 110 V 220 V panel Watermaker 220 V or 110 V 220 V panel Air conditioning 220 V 220 V panel ELECTRICITY LAGOON 42...
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9 - Fuel tank filler. MOTORIZATION Each hull has the same components. Nota: each valve in the boat is identified. COUPLING ENGINE WATER ENGINE CONTROLS CUT OUTS INLET VALVE Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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Please carefully read the engine instruction guide supplied with the - Check the valves are open. boat; it gives you detailed explanations as to the best use of the engi- Close the water inlet valves if the boat is left unattended for long. nes and relative operations. LAGOON 42...
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FUEL - WATER FILTER - FUEL FILTER FUEL GAUGE WATER FILTER + FUEL FILTER MOTORIZATION LAGOON 42...
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(but do not remove it). Allow to flow into a box till the fuel looks clean. Do it several times a year. Change the pre-filter at least once a year (access to it when you re- move the bowl). LAGOON 42...
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Regularly check the sacrificial anodes corrosion. The wear of the anodes depends on numerous factors and their lives may highly vary. Change them whenever necessary. Never paint an anode. Ask a professional to check and maintain the whole propulsion sys- tem. LAGOON 42...
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WINTer SToraGe 9.1 Laying up 9.2 Protection...
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DIMENSIONS FOR CRADLE POSITIONING WINTER STORAGE 2450 mm 8000 mm LAGOON 42...
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All these recommendations do not make up an exhaustive list. Your dealer will give you the advice INSIDE you need and will carry out the technical maintenance - Seal air inlets as much as you can. of your boat. LAGOON 42...
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DIMENSIONS FOR CRANE LIFTING HANDLING 2450 mm 8000 mm LAGOON 42...
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- Control the movement of the boat using mooring ropes. All further handling shall be carried out with the highest care by pro- fessionals. If the LAGOON boatyard are not involved in your handling operations, DANGER they cannot cover under guarantee any possible accidents linked to Do not stay on board or under the boat during handling.
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SaFeTY 11.1 Preparation 11.2 Gas system 11.3 Fire 11.4 Bilge pump system 11.5 Safety equipments 11.6 General remarks...
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Do not exceed the number of persons indicated in Chapter ‘SPECIFICATIONS’. If you do not take the number of persons into account, the combined weight of the persons and equipment should never exceed the maximum load recommended by the builder. LAGOON 42...
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2C - Electrovalve (U.S. version). 2A - Locker / storage space of gas bottles. 2D - LeakDetection Gauge (U.S. version). 2B - BubbleLeak Detector. BUBBLELEAk DETECTOR LEAkDETECTION GAUGE (US VERSION) Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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Tell the crew: - where the extinguishers are and how they work. - where the extinguisher hole in the engine bay is (under the aft cabins berths, both on the port and starboard sides). - where the emergency exits are. LAGOON 42...
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14 - .......... 15 - .......... RECOMMENDATION Some components do not have a pre-determined Nota: the same layout can be observed place for them. in the other version. Fill-in this drawing according to your own boat safety equipments. LAGOON 42...
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Should you replace components of the fire extinction should start again. system, only proper components with the same designation or with equivalent technical capacities and fire resistance should be used. DANGER Evacuate the area immediately after discharging the product to prevent asphyxia. Ventilate before entering. LAGOON 42...
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15 - ..............LOCATION OF THE LIFERAFT RECOMMENDATION Nota: the same layout can be observed Some elements do not have a pre-determined in the other version. location for them. Fill-in this drawing according to your own safety equipments. LAGOON 42...
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Fit your boat with a life raft in pursuance of the regulations of the a manual pump. country where the boat is registered. You shall use the life raft only if all else fails. RECOMMENDATION Before you sail to sea, carefully read the launching instructions on the life raft. LAGOON 42...
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EMERGENCY TILLER - MAN HOLES EMERGENCY TILLER EMERGENCY HAMMER + COVER MANHOLE HATCH SAFETY 1 - Man hole. 2 - Emergency tiller cover. Nota: the same layout can be observed in the other version. LAGOON 42...
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You can gain access to the life raft under the rear beam. may catch on the propellers). WARNING Regularly check the safety equipments are in good working order. Follow the service programme without fail. Generally speaking, take particular care of all the safety equipment of your boat. LAGOON 42...
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Defrost the refrigerators and freezer ........qUATERLY Check the upholstery and cushion fitting points ..... WHEN USED Check the door joints ............qUATERLY Clean the vinyl curtains ........... WHEN USED Dry the outside upholstery before its storage ....WHEN USED LAGOON 42...
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Control the oil and water cooling level ......WHEN USED Check the belt’s tension ..........WHEN USED Control the leak on exhaust line (smoke and water) ..WHEN USED General inspection by ONAN ....REFER TO MANUFACTURER NOTICE LAGOON 42...
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................................................................................................................................This document is not contractually binding. Descriptions, illustrations, etc are provided only for your guidance. Our models may undergo some standard modifications or improvements without notice. Cover photo: Lagoon photographic library - Nicolas Claris...
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