Telestial Distraction is a 1988 Lagoon 55 sailing yacht, fully refit and restored to better-than-original beauty.
In the late 1980s, racing catamarans designers made the first cruising catamarans. Foremost among the designers are VPLP ( a French-based naval architecture firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost). Telestial Distraction is hull number one; the original “cruising cat”, restored to better than new condition over the past several years.
Why an early model Lagoon? The answer is simple: horsepower to weight. The ship is elegantly designed to provide spacious living, but it retains a racing cat “v-hull” shape and lightweight. Displacement is 13 tons versus modern 55-foot boats weighing in at around 17-19 tons. The difference is performance. Lively acceleration. Speed to safely to outrun weather and get to your destination. Excellent sailing qualities and easy ship handling with a small crew.
BASIC SUMMARY
| Boat Length: |
55 ft |
| Asking Price: |
$749,000 |
| Boat Name: |
"TELESTIAL DISTRACTION" |
| Manufacturer: |
LAGOON |
| Model: |
Lagoon 55 |
| Type of Yacht: |
Sail |
| Boat Condition: |
Used |
| Boat Status: |
Catamaran for Sale |
| Model Year: |
1988 |
| Year Built: |
1988 |
| Layout: |
Owner |
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Manuf. Length: |
55' 9" ( 16.99 m) |
| Maximum Draft: |
3' 11" ( 1.19 m) |
| Minimum Draft: |
3' 11" ( 1.19 m) |
| Beam: |
30' 2" ( 9.19 m) |
| LWL: |
50' ( 15.24 m) |
| Mast Height Clearance: |
75' ( 22.86 m) |
| No of Cabins: |
4 |
| No of Heads: |
4 |
| Cruise Speed: |
8 |
| Max speed: |
9 |
| Weight Displacement: |
14.33 ton (28660 lb) |
HULL AND DECK CONFIGURATION
| Hull Material: |
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic- FRP |
| Hull Configuration: |
Catamaran |
GENERATOR DETAILS
| Does the boat have a generator?: |
Yes |
| Generator Model: |
Kubota |
| Generator Operating Hours: |
3500 |
| Generator Horsepower: |
8kw |
DINGHY DETAILS
| Does a dinghy come with the boat?: |
Yes |
| Dinghy Model: |
West Marine |
| Dinghy Outboard Manufacturer: |
Honda |
| Dinghy Outboard Horsepower: |
10 |
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Telestial Distraction is a 1988 Lagoon 55 sailing yacht, fully refit and restored to better-than-original beauty. This 4 Cabin, 4 Head Owner's version Cat is a must-see. She sailed 8 knots in 16 knots wind, upwind at an apparent wind angle of about 43 degrees... and the new genoa is awesome! New upgrades as of December 2015! Please see full description for details.
ENGINE DETAILS
| Engine Manufacturer: |
Yanmar |
| Engine Model: |
4JHE |
| Engine Year: |
1988 |
| Engine Horsepower: |
44HP rated at 3600 rpm |
| Engine Hours (Port): |
Approx 70 |
| Engine Hours (Starboard): |
Approx 70 |
| Engine Configuration: |
Twin |
| Engine Fuel Type: |
Diesel |
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Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
