Before we set off on the tour of the "Imladris", the guests are given facts about its sustainable construction. The Eighty 2 contains 80 per cent recycled glass fibres, 71 per cent of the wood used is recycled material and almost half of the resin is organic. This saves ten tonnes of CO² during the construction phase alone. Lagoon 43.
The highlight for charter guests, however, is something that is not immediately visible in the harbour: A retractable swimming platform at the stern unfolds to 22 square metres and extends the cockpit. The platform can accommodate a tender or jet skis and serves as a starting point for dives. The cockpit itself is equipped with free-standing seating that the crew can quickly put away.
Clever interior with sea view
From here you enter the huge saloon with all-round views, dining area and open-plan galley. Stairs lead to the suites on both sides. The port side of the Lagoon accommodates the crew plus galley and two guest cabins. The starboard hull accommodates another VIP suite plus the owner's flat with king-size bed and private folding balcony.
Designer Patrick Le Quément has created an elegant and calm interior in beige and cream on board. The outside decks are dominated by lots of white and a fresh blue-green colour.
Meeting point flybridge on the Lagoon Eighty 2
On the 50 square metre fly with dining area, lounge and bar, you can be sure for the first time that you really are on a sailing yacht. Two steering wheels are positioned here, with five large winches between them with pockets underneath for the sheets and halyards. Solar panels help to power the catamaran and emphasise the sustainability of the concept.
Here we meet the owner, Armin Dressler from Switzerland, who recently added the Lagoon Kat to his Morii fleet. When asked who would book the 24 metres, he answers straightforwardly: "Just normal people". He quotes a possible weekly charter rate of 65,000, with "everything included" from 80,000 euros.
Two types of customers
There are two typical customers for Dressler: Either a sponsor such as a grandmother or father who invites the family on the yacht, or a group of friends who share the instalment.
There is no glamour here, Dressler emphasises: "The concept stands for tranquillity and sustainability." On board the Lagoon, he sees classic sailors who have grown older and are no longer able or willing to do everything themselves, but are happy to be at the helm.
No selfies by the pool
There are also more and more motor yacht customers who are interested in sustainable travelling. Or people who, instead of going to an all-inclusive hotel, say: "Let's go sailing!". And with a Michelin-starred chef, top service and diving equipment.
"I don't think we see any football stars here, because they want a pool and to post selfies. You don't really know our customers," says Dressler. He describes the start of a typical sailing day as follows: "The crew sets off at 6 a.m. and breakfast is served in a bay by 10 a.m. at the latest." Travelling in peace and quiet.
The motorised sister Lagoon Eighty 3
The motor yacht version of the Eighty 2 is already at the start. Construction number one of the Eighty 3 is still in the hall and will be launched in March 2026.
Technical data Lagoon Eighty 2:
- Overall length: 24.97 m
- Hull length: 23.91 m
- Length waterline: 23.85 m
- Width: 11 m
- Draught: 1.9 m
- Sail area downwind: 337 m²
- Engine: 2 x John Deere N5 - 230 HP
- Tank: 2 x 1400 litres
- Fresh water: 2 x 800 litres
- Cabins: 4- 5
- Construction: VPLP Design
- Exterior lines: VPLP Design / Patrick Le Quément
- Interior: Nauta Design
