Hull Design and Architecture
VPLP's hull work on the 60 builds directly on lessons learned with the 55 and 51, and its performance should mirror those models despite the enormous windage implied by a full flybridge configuration and an air draft approaching 100 feet. The hulls are paired with a twin-keel arrangement drawing just 1.65 meters, giving the boat access to shoal anchorages that deeper monohulls cannot reach. One of the signature architectural moves is the aft cockpit hull sides that hinge down like butterfly wings, extending the usable deck area beyond the already generous 32-foot beam — a feature that transforms the boat at anchor into something closer to a floating terrace than a conventional yacht.
Rig, Sail Plan, and Handling
The 60 carries a cutter rig with staysail and genoa on station, plus the option of a Code 0 and an asymmetric spinnaker reaching 310 square meters. VPLP has stepped the rig further forward than on earlier Lagoon models and fitted overlapping headsails, arguing that this configuration offers greater flexibility and efficiency for a boat of this type than the near-ubiquitous non-overlapping jibs now common across the industry. The mainsail is available in two versions: a high-roach sail at 135 square meters and an optional square-top mainsail at 143 square meters that adds drive and liveliness once underway. Upwind sail area totals 230 square meters. Lagoon has also introduced a new furling boom system designed to simplify sail handling, a meaningful convenience on a boat where the boom sits several meters above the waterline due to the flybridge height. The Multihulls World first-sail report noted 8 knots on the GPS in 8 knots of true wind under gennaker, a figure that underlines how capable the hull and rig combination is at the light-air end of the performance envelope.
Deck Layout and Living Spaces
The deck plan is organized around two distinct outdoor zones. The vast forward cockpit sits flush with the saloon and is accessed by a door forward, creating a seamless flow between interior and exterior living. The aft cockpit is the social heart of the boat, reached by gently angled steps and fitted with opening terraces that provide immediate swimming access. VPLP design notes describe movement about the catamaran as fluid and unobstructed, a claim borne out by the decision to eliminate raised sills and threshold steps between key spaces. The saloon itself is modular, available with a galley or a bar configuration, and benefits from large vertical windows that bring in natural light without compromising structural integrity.
Accommodations and Layout Options
Lagoon offers the 60 in two primary interior configurations. The first places five cabins with a bridgedeck galley in a format suited to owner-operators who want crew quarters and maximum berth count. The second gives up one cabin to relocate the galley to the port hull, accessed by its own stairs, opening the bridgedeck to a larger saloon and bar area — a layout that suits owners who entertain frequently at anchor. Berth count ranges from eight to fourteen depending on configuration, and CE certification covers fourteen persons in ocean (Category A) and offshore (Category B) conditions. Water tankage runs to 960 liters and fuel to 1,300 liters, figures appropriate for extended passages between provisioning stops.
Engineering and Propulsion
Twin Yanmar engines at 150 horsepower each provide propulsion, and Yanmar's warranty on those units runs to five years — longer than the three-year general warranty on the rest of the boat. The structural hull warranty extends to seven years. These tiered warranty terms reflect Lagoon's confidence in the hull laminate relative to the higher-wear mechanical systems. The boat carries a CE approval of 14 persons in both ocean (Category A) and offshore (Category B) conditions, a useful benchmark for understanding the structural safety margins built into the design.
The Verdict
The Lagoon 60 is a sophisticated, purpose-built bluewater catamaran that successfully replaces the shadow of the 620 with a genuinely modern package. Its overlapping-headsail cutter rig, butterfly-wing hull sides, and flush forward cockpit are not marketing flourishes but considered engineering decisions that improve sailing performance, deck utility, and interior flow in equal measure. The boat earned the Design Innovation Award and British Yachting Award in 2024, recognition that reflects a meaningful advance over the generation it replaces. For buyers or charterers seeking a spacious, capable, and well-engineered passage-maker at this size, the 60 sets a high bar in the production catamaran category.
Pros
- Forward-stepped cutter rig with overlapping headsails improves light-air performance
- Hinged hull sides dramatically expand usable deck area at anchor
- Flush forward cockpit integrates interior and exterior living
- Dual layout options accommodate different owner priorities
- 960-liter water and 1,300-liter fuel capacity suit extended offshore passages
- Seven-year structural hull warranty with five-year Yanmar engine coverage
Cons
- 100-foot air draft limits access to bridged anchorages and some marinas
- Five-cabin layout places the galley on the bridgedeck, reducing saloon volume
- Light displacement of 35 tonnes still produces substantial windage in the rig for a sailing platform
- Square-top mainsail and Code 0 are options, not standard fitment, adding cost to equip the boat fully
