Lagoon 47 introduces a detail that changes how owners think about forward space on a cruising catamaran: a door that opens from the saloon directly into the forward cockpit. Twelve square metres of sheltered deck become an extension of the living area rather than an isolated sunpad reached by side decks alone. Designed by VPLP, the hulls carry a light displacement of eighteen tonnes on a generous 7.96-metre beam, giving the 47 both the stability for relaxed passage-making and the shallow 1.25-metre draught needed to anchor close inshore. Patrick le Quement shaped the exterior with flush-glazed windows and a low coach roof that tightens the profile without sacrificing headroom, while Nauta Design brought warmth to the interior through natural materials and a flowing galley-to-cockpit layout. Power comes from a pair of compact 57-horsepower engines, enough for harbour work and calm-day motoring, while 128 square metres of upwind sail area does the serious mileage. Cabin configurations range from three en-suite doubles for private ownership to a five-cabin layout built for charter revenue, with berths for up to thirteen. A seven-year structural warranty from Lagoon underlines confidence in build quality. Nominated for the 2027 European Yacht of the Year, the 47 sits squarely in the sweet spot between the established 46 Iconic and the larger 51, offering newer design thinking at a competitive price point.
Length
14.95M
Beam
8M
Draft
1.3M
Day Guests
14
Sleeping
8
Cabin
3
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Fuel
860L
Engine
2 x 57 HP Yanmar
Naval
VPLP Design
Exterior
Patrick le Quement
Interior
Nauta Design
New Starting From
€680,000
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An eighteen-tonne light displacement on a 7.96-metre beam is what makes the 47 feel honest under sail. VPLP drew the hulls for easy passage-making rather than outright speed, and 128 square metres of upwind sail area moves her cleanly in moderate breeze. The 1.25-metre draught is the quiet advantage: she tucks into anchorages keeled boats cannot reach, and the self-tacking options keep shorthanded sailing manageable. Twin 57-horsepower Yanmar diesels handle harbour work and windless days, with a flybridge helm giving the visibility that matters when berthing a boat of this beam. She rewards patience over aggression, settling into a steady rhythm that eats miles without drama.
Patrick le Quement tightened the profile without stealing volume. Flush-glazed hull windows and a low coach roof give the 47 a cleaner line than the 46 it effectively succeeds, and the vertical bows add waterline length where it counts. The forward cockpit is the signature move, a social space carved into the bow and linked to the saloon by a proper door rather than a hatch. Aft, the cockpit flows into the transom steps and bathing platforms, and the flybridge carries a helm, sunpads and a bimini-shaded lounge. Every exterior zone connects to the next, which is the point.
Nauta Design brought warmth to a layout that could easily have felt clinical. Cabin plans run from three en-suite doubles for private owners to a five-cabin charter configuration, with berths for up to thirteen and a flexible smart room that converts between stowage, workshop and extra sleeping space. Natural materials, pale wood and large hull glazing keep the interior bright, and the galley sits on the main level with a direct line to the cockpit for easy entertaining. Headroom is generous throughout, and the owner version turns one full hull into a private suite.
Count the social zones and the 47 starts to look larger than her length. The forward cockpit, the main-deck saloon and cockpit, and the flybridge give three distinct gathering areas, each with its own character and shade. Sliding glass erases the boundary between saloon and aft cockpit, so the whole main deck becomes one room in good weather. The flybridge handles sunset drinks and sunbathing, the forward cockpit offers calm away from the swim platform traffic, and the galley stays connected to all of it. Flow between zones was clearly the brief.
Built in France by Lagoon, the 47 lands with a seven-year structural warranty, five years on the engines and three years general, which tells you how confident the yard is in the platform. Base price at launch is around 680,000 euros net, with a typical sailaway closer to a million once cruising systems and charter-spec equipment are added. Seanapps connectivity, solar integration and watermaker options suit both liveaboard owners and managed charter programmes. Positioned between the 46 Iconic and the 51, she offers the newest thinking in the Lagoon range at a price that keeps her reachable. For buyers who value living space and shoal-draught freedom over passage speed, she makes a strong case.
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