Lagoon 420 – Hybrid – Boat Review

By Allan Whiting Hybrid powerplants are all the rage among environmentally conscious motorists, but a sailing boat such as the Lagoon 420 Hybrid actually makes a better environmental and economy platform than a car, reckons Allan Whiting. Silent partners The new 2008-model 12.6-metre Lagoon 420 looks the same externally as its predecessor, only the interior has been redesigned. In place of the previous cherry finish is horizontal-grain light oak panelling, contrasting with dark-finish laminated flooring. It looks chic, contemporary and, well, compelling. As before, there are two interior layouts: a four-berth, four-head, four-shower charter version; and a three-berth, three-head, three-shower owner’s configuration. In the charter layout, there’s a cabin in each aft section of the hull whereas the owner’s version devotes the entire port hull to a stateroom complete with sofa and built-in cabinets. To read complete story – click here for Lagoon 420 – Hybrid – Boat Review on BoatPoint website