Lagoon 38: Cruising Catamaran In A Smaller Package

The smallest in Lagoon’s current lineup, the 38 feels more like a 42-footer with an owner’s suite that occupies that whole port pontoon and clever sail controls for shorthanded crews.

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This manageable 38-footer could be ideal for monohull sailors venturing into two hulls for the first time, or any sailor looking for expansive deck and living space with a more modest footprint. Photo, Lagoon Catamarans

We say this a lot, especially about catamarans, but the Lagoon 38 really does feel bigger than it is. Designed with warm-weather cruising destinations or summer weekends in mind, the main saloon connected to the aft deck via sliding doors is the social hub of the boat. To port, the owner’s suite includes a double berth, dressing area with cabinets and a dedicated desk, and head with separate stand-up shower. To starboard, there are two double berths and another head and shower. The helm station, to starboard and above the aft deck, is sufficiently out of guests’ way, and sail controls all lead to within arm’s reach.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Self-tacking jib on Harken track
  • Dual mainsheet in lieu of traveler
  • Indoor/outdoor entertaining space
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Photo, Lagoon Catamarans

With full-sized sliding doors, the saloon fully connects to the aft deck for a continuous indoor/outdoor entertaining space. The galley is forward, overlooking the trampolines.

Lagoon made careful use of natural light to make the berths feel airy, despite the size restrictions of a 38-footer.

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Photo, Kelsey Bonham Bailey

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Photo, Kelsey Bonham Bailey

The owner’s shower is completely separated from the head by a full-size door, and includes a bench seat.

Main Specs

Length37'4"
Beam21'10"
Draft4'2"
Displacement22,579 lbs.
Engine2 x 29 hp
Fuel Capacity106 gallons
Price$59,350 (including sails)

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Published: December 2025

Author

Kelsey Bonham Bailey

BoatU.S. Magazine Associate Editor

Following a childhood filled with varnish and Chesapeake Bay brine, at 20 Kelsey refit her own sailboat top to bottom, then skippered the 30-footer down the ICW. She’s been an instructor on boats up to 100 feet, has won several awards from Boating Writers International, judged the NMMA Innovation Awards, and holds her 25-ton Master’s license. Kelsey brings her on-water and environmental experience to the magazine’s news, personality, lifestyle, and product coverage. She and her husband sail a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2 in New England.