What the model is suitable for
suitable with restrictions for blue-water sailing and long-distance cruising
A robust classic that has sailed around the world many times, with the best forum reputation in its class. For the trade wind route with two people it is suitable, but it is small, slow and with 2,2 t only just adequate in payload. The escape hatches close above the waterline and the inconsistently documented hull core require attention. The issues from 2019 and 2025 confirm its reputation as a robust cruising boat, but mention slamming bridgedeck, small engines and sluggish sailing upwind.
Build period and series
Model ranges: 1999–2002 (first series) · 2003–2008 (early S2) · 2009–2020 (late S2)
Shipyard
Lagoon (CNB / Groupe Beneteau)
Shipyard key data
| Length overall | 11,55 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 6,53 m |
| Draft | 1,15 m |
| Displacement (light) | 7,26 t |
| Mast height | 17,32 m |
| Upwind sail area | 77 m² |
| Cabins owner's version | 3 |
| Cabins charter version | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water tank | 300 l |
| Diesel tank | 200 l |
| Propulsion | Saildrive |
| Design | VPLP (Marc Van Peteghem & Vincent Lauriot Prévost) |
| CE category | A |
Verified information only: from data sheets, brochures and the shipyard's pages, individual figures from trade press tests. Individual boats may differ depending on version or refit.
More in the pre-purchase review: documented strengths and weaknesses of the model, recalls, our verdict on each model year and the review of a specific boat – costs up to readiness to sail, negotiation range, brief for the surveyor.