New or Used Lagoon? NSS Yachting’s Expert Advice
Buying a Lagoon catamaran is a significant undertaking
09/10/2025 - NSS Yachting
Buying a Lagoon catamaran is an important project: it often represents a significant investment and a decisive step toward a new way of experiencing the sea. For this reason, the choice must be carefully considered, starting with the first big question: new or used?
In this article, we analyze the advantages of both options to help you identify the solution best suited to your sailing plans.
Buying a Lagoon catamaran
Lagoon is a historic name in catamaran manufacturing. Since 1987, the year the first model was launched – the famous Lagoon 55 – the French shipyard has built over 7,000 boats, ranging from 38 to 83 feet, both sail and power.
Every Lagoon is built with a clear philosophy: bright and ergonomic spaces, onboard comfort, safety, reliable performance, and a design that combines elegance and functionality. Thanks to its wide range of models, Lagoon manages to meet virtually every owner’s taste and requirement, from the most sporty to the most demanding cruisers.
Which Lagoon model to choose?
If you’re thinking about buying a Lagoon catamaran – sailing or power – choosing the right model, and whether new or used, will depend on several factors. Here are the main ones to consider:
- Your sailing program: coastal or offshore cruising, occasional or regular trips, long-term voyages like an ocean crossing or a circumnavigation.
- The composition of the crew: solo, couple, family, or group of friends.
- Layout and equipment requirements: number of cabins, onboard comfort, autonomy, equipment.
- Desired guarantees and available budget.
- Delivery time for when you want to start sailing.
Based on these elements, you can decide whether to opt for a new or used catamaran.
Buying a Lagoon catamaran: new or used?
Buying a new Lagoon is often the choice of couples or families with major cruising projects and a long-term vision. Those who prefer a used Lagoon usually look for a more immediate and cost-effective solution, ideal for sailing right away or for seasonal use.
The advantages of a new Lagoon
Buying a new Lagoon means building your catamaran to measure: from the interior layout to the type of engine, from technical equipment to aesthetic details. A new catamaran offers:
- Full customization to suit your needs.
- The latest technological and design innovations.
- Official shipyard warranty and dedicated support in the months following delivery.
- Peace of mind: no risk of wear-related breakdowns or repairs.
It’s the ideal choice for those who want to embark on long-range cruising projects or simply sail without worries.
What to consider before buying a new Lagoon
A new catamaran involves some practical considerations:
- Build time: the boat is not immediately available and requires a few months of waiting.
- Financing: the purchase may involve a tailored financial plan.
- Insurance costs are generally higher than for used boats.
- Bureaucratic procedures such as registration, documentation, and potential customs formalities.
The advantages of a used Lagoon
The pre-owned Lagoon market is extensive and offers models of all sizes, both from private owners and dealers like NSS Yachting, often coming from perfectly maintained charter fleets. Choosing a second-hand Lagoon means:
- Saving on the purchase price, with the option to access larger or better-equipped models within the same budget. For example, for the price of a new Lagoon 38, you can buy a well-maintained Lagoon 42.
- Getting on board right away, with no waiting time.
- Having the boat already located in your desired sailing area (Mediterranean, Caribbean, Polynesia, etc.).
- Long-term reliability, thanks to Lagoon’s build quality and durable materials.
A well-maintained catamaran can offer excellent performance and great value for money.
What to know when buying a used Lagoon
It’s also possible to access financing solutions for a used Lagoon, but it’s essential to carry out a careful preliminary assessment. Before finalizing the purchase, it’s important to:
- Conduct a complete technical survey of the hull, engines, and systems.
- Review the maintenance history and estimate any additional refit or upgrade costs.
- Verify the administrative situation: ownership, taxes, duties, mortgages, or pending issues.
Finally, it’s useful to ask yourself a few key questions:
- How long do I plan to keep this catamaran?
- What kind of sailing will I do and with whom?
- How much maintenance do I want to handle myself?
- What resale value would I like to maintain?
Only by carefully planning every aspect can you make an informed and lasting decision. In this process, relying on experienced professionals like NSS Yachting, Lagoon dealer and Europe’s leading seller of new and used catamarans, is the safest choice.
Plan your Lagoon purchase project with NSS Yachting
The best way to buy a Lagoon catamaran is to rely on an official dealer like NSS Yachting. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, our team supports each client through every step of the purchase process: from model selection to financing, from delivery to after-sales service.
We are present throughout the Mediterranean and offer full support with administrative, logistical, and financial procedures. For used Lagoon purchases, we carry out all the necessary checks to guarantee maximum safety and transparency.
Charter a Lagoon catamaran before buying
Want to be sure the catamaran you’re considering is the right one for you? With NSS Charter, you can charter a Lagoon and test it in real conditions, experiencing what it’s like to sail one of the world’s most popular catamarans. It’s the best way to assess comfort, performance, and space before finalizing your purchase project.
Contact us for personalized advice: together we’ll build your path toward the perfect Lagoon catamaran for you.