Lagoon 440

DESCRIPTION

Perhaps the most popular catamaran ever built, the Lagoon 440 was designed and built to the highest standards to offer ultimate comfort as well as proven sea-keeping qualities. As many cruisers recently pointed out, recent years have seen a huge increase in catamarans representations in remote anchorages around the world, to the point that monohulls are being seriously left behind as a choice of cruising boat. Capable of offering un-matched stability and comfort on the ocean, rolling anchorages, and access to shallow and well protect beaches where dangerous reefs prevent most monohulls to seek shelter, they have also the amazing advantage of being able to be 'beached' for maintenance or when convenient,  and of course provide an amazing volume of accommodation and privacy for owner and guests.

Four Cabin, Four Head version with light-tinted timber interior. Interior. Each cabin has ample 2.04 meter / 6'10" headroom and have their own private head w/vanity and shower. Queen-size berths aft and forward measure (2,0m / 6'7" x 1,60m / 5'2" at widest point). There are 12 berths in total.

While all cabins are designed with comfort and space in mind, the aft cabins qualify as 'master cabins. The main features are the queen size island beds and large hull fixed windows bringing in lots of natural light and offering a beautiful view on the outside while staying discrete. Cabin ventilation is assured by numerous opening portholes and hatches. There is ample storage below each berth. Curtains on portholes, hatches and fixed one-way windows.

Designed to maximize storage space without impeding on the living area, the saloon, galley and navigation area are all on one level, with abundance of light and warm timber cabinetry for a modern and spacious feeling. The saloon leather upholstery is functional but a little aged, as well as the floor in traffic area. The owner concentrated his expenses on mechanical work first and was about to finish by completing interior cosmetic work, but the sudden need to sell unfortunately had to interrupt the final stages of renovation. The only items left to do, other than upholstery (as seen in pictures) and floor (scuffed), is the fridge seal, which albeit still working could be replaced to ensure electricity savings.

Launched in 2007 this Lagoon 440 first started her life in the idyllic waters of the French Carabeean, where she spent 5 years as a charter vessel, under the care of an excellent company which re-newed their stock after 5 years, often after little use compared to other similar charter businesses.

She was then purchased by her current owner, who sailed her around the world until a change of circumstances suddenly brought the need to sell.

Conceived and chosen as a cruising boat because of her sailing capabilities and huge fuel and water capacity (650L and 900L respectively), she was also fitted with the 53HP optional engines as opposed to the usual 40HP, giving her the much needed extra power when prefering to motor sail in strong head winds or currents.

 She is a French registered vessel, with hull number 161.

Recent haul out was carried out at the Chantier Naval des Iles in Raiatea in JUly 2015 and included:

-Hulls sanded, 1 + coat Epoxy + two coats of Carboline Sea Barrier 3000 + extra coats at waterline and rudders

-Sail drives and props sanded to metal + 1 coat Epoxy primer and 3 X layers of PETIT alloy antifouling paint and 4 X layers on props

-Changed / inspected by CNI mechanic 2 X sail drives seal flanges, 2 sail drives cones (depolished) and clutches, all engine mounts inspected

-Inspected by CNI rigger shrouds, forestay and furler

-Changed by CNI technician 2 X rudder rings (+rudder adjustment)

-Changed by owner: port 80A alternator (2 bought and 1 + spare), 2 X impellers, 2 X belts, saildrive maintenance (oil rings, O'rings, shims, GL5 Volvo transmission oil, anodes, zincs, Johnson fresh water pump

-2 X Jabsco manual toilets were replaced in 2014

(Total cost of haul-out plus parts EUR6100)

UPDATE MARCH 2016. NEW INTERIOR WITH UPHOLSTERY AND TIMBER FLOOR REPLACED)

In addition, the forestay and shrouds were replaced in (March) 2012, VHF radio with AIS was purchased (April), as well as a radio-CD with USB plug, Victron power controller, Automatic LED mooring light and LED navigation lights (June), 25 x G4 halogen bulbs replaced by LEDs, windlass gearbox (October),

Changed 2013: furler line (April), 2 battery smart controllers (May), 2 complete Jabsco toilets in aft cabins, seats, seals and rubber flanges in the forward toilets (June), NMEA and VHF cables in the mast + VHF antenna (July),

Changed 2014: boom lift and second reef line (February), 3-burner ENO cooktop (April), 5x 120 Ah Rombat Marine house batteries (May), 46m2 Lee Sails Genoa (June), brushes of the starboard starter motor (July), 120A windlass relay (November).

Changed 2015: 1500W windlass motor (February), 70-metre chain (March), brushes of the port starter motor (April), 2 Lewmar hatch handles (May), kitchen fresh water fawcet (May),

            "8-year checkup" - see above (July), 4 Lewmar hatch handles and 4 hinges (October)

Items included in the sale are two 6-person life rafts, a light 3,10m dinghy with aluminium bottom (36 kg), a 15-HP engine and a sea-kayak that seems to have been designed for the L440, as it fits within 1cm in the forward cockpit during crossings. Also a 1500W portable quiet generator, all tools, spare parts and consumables, 2 full tanks of gasoil (650 litres), all kitchenware and linen (for 12) etc...

For more information or to organize for an inspection please contact Anna at Nautilus yacht Management on +61420882296

THE YACHT IS CURRENTLY IN NOUMEA, AND CAN BE DELIVERED TO AUSTRALIA BY HER OWNERS AT NO EXTRA COSTS. NAUTILUS YACHT MANAGEMENT ALSO OFFERS FREE IMPORT BROKERAGE TO OUR BOAT BUYERS, SAVING YOU $$$$.

DISCLAIMER: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith

but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel.

A buyer should instruct his surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires.