Lagoon 560: All the Comforts of Home

The 560 has two layouts, a five-cabin version with a pair of bunks tucked in a cabin into the port hull amidships, between the two staterooms, and the four-cabin layout that I inspected.

In either version, the aft cabin to port is entered through a companionway from the terrace, which provides a great deal of privacy. The owner’s cabin has access to both the saloon and terrace, and there’s a shower located right next to its companionway, a convenient place to store wet foul-weather gear or to rinse off in private after a swim.

Both layouts include ample forward cabins and four heads.

Vertical windows—which give all Lagoon models their distinctive look—provide 360-degree visibility from the saloon and deliver plentiful natural light. Interior woodwork comes in a choice of three finishes; blonde oak, glossy teak, or matte teak. The boat I visited had the glossy teak and a light-colored sole, which created a very attractive living space. When opened, a large centerline sliding door allows the interior space to flow easily outdoors, where the crew can relax under a large bimini that shades a table and seating for eight or more. When you enter the saloon, there’s a large, U-shaped dining and lounging area to port. A nav station—loaded with Raymarine instrumentation mounted on retractable panels—is forward amidships. Thanks to autopilot controls on the desk, it could serve as an inside watch station on a stormy passage. An island to starboard provides additional galley storage and counter space and would be a convenient place to set down a cocktail or serving tray with guests aboard.

My choice for sailing, lounging, and entertaining, though, would be above, on the flybridge, under the Park Avenue carbon boom. Forward is a comfortable helm seat, surrounded by four electric winches and all the necessary sail-control lines. Aft, there are cushion-covered benches for sitting and lounging.

While grand and elegant, the 560 is very much a production boat, with a new model ready for delivery every two weeks. The resin-infused hull is solid glass to the waterline; topside, and in the deck, balsa coring is used to reduce weight. LED lighting is employed throughout the boat, both for interior and navigation lights.
Base price for the 560 is just over $1 million, although the boat we sailed was priced at $1.155 million with all its options.

A catamaran this size is probably not for the occasional sailor, but for someone looking to make long passages or to while away the days in secluded anchorages, this new Lagoon is definitely a sailboat that would make you feel right at home.

LOA    56’ 0”    (17.07 m.)
LWL    54’ 0”    (16.47 m.)
Beam    31’ 0”    (9.44 m.)
Draft    4’ 11”    (1.5 m.)
Sail Area     2,227 sq. ft.     (206.9 sq. m.)
Displacement    66,812 lb.    (30,306 kg.)
D/L    354
SA/D    21.6
Water    252 gal.    (954 l.)
Fuel    344 gal.    (1,302 l.)
Holding (per head)    21 gal.    (80 l.)
Mast Height    94’ 0”    (28.66 m.)
Engine    Two 75-h.p. Yanmar/saildrives
Designer  Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost, Nauta Yachts (interior)
Base Price (owner’s four-cabin version)    $1.155 million
Lagoon America
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