Description
Namaste – 1996 Lagoon 42 TPIAward-Winning Cruising Catamaran
Namaste is a Lagoon 42 TPI, not to be confused with the newer Lagoon 420. This model earned Sailing World’s 1991 Boat of the Year (Multihull and Overall) and was built to yacht-grade specifications by Tillotson Pearson in Rhode Island, USA. Known for strength, performance, and craftsmanship, this catamaran has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded throughout her life.
Highlights & Upgrades
New Sails: 2023 Precision mainsail with Stack Pack & Lazy Jacks, new heavy offshore genoa, and 2023 asymmetrical cruising spinnaker
Ground Tackle: Mantus 25kg storm-rated anchor, new Mantus bridle, 210’ re-galvanized 5/16 chain, electric windlass with remote
Heads: Raritan freshwater electric macerating head (handles toilet paper) + guest hull with coco coir composting head — goodbye holding tank issues
Workshop Conversion: Forward port cabin converted into a dedicated workshop
Connectivity: Includes Starlink modem (Mexico setup) for navigation and entertainment
Located in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) — a cruiser favorite in the Sea of Cortez for secure storage and easy U.S. access, just 3.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ.
Full Specs & Photos: View the YachtWorld Listing
Navigation & Electronics
GPS: Raymarine
Wind: Raymarine ST+
Tridata: Raymarine ST+ Depth, ST60+, Raymarine 70
Radar: Raymarine
VHF: Raymarine Ray 218
Multifunction Display: Raymarine C-Series with AIS
Autopilot: Raymarine
Compass: Plastimo
Electrical
Solar: 6 panels, total 760W
House Bank: 6 AGM Lifeline 100Ah
Inverter: Heart Interface 2000W
Battery Charger: Heart Interface 100A
Shore Power: 30A inlet & cord
Sails & Rigging
Headsail: New heavy offshore 110% genoa
Main: 2023 Precision mainsail with Stack Pack & Lazy Jacks
Spinnaker: 2023 asymmetrical
Self-tacking jib (restitched 2023)
Standing Rigging: New in 2017
Interior
Galley: Princess Gourmet II stove/oven, Kenmore microwave
Watermaker: Spectra Ventura 200T
Hot Water: Iso Temp 24L
Entertainment: Samsung TV, Sony Blu-ray, Kenwood stereo
Bilge Pumps: 2 electric, 1 manual Whale, plus sump pump
Deck & Extras
Stainless dinghy davits
Bimini, spray hood, mainsail & genoa covers, lazy bag
Cockpit cushions & shower
10’ Taurus dinghy w/15HP 4-stroke outboard
Tankage
Fuel: 80 gal (aluminum)
Water: 160 gal (rotomolded)
Ground Tackle & Safety
Primary: Mantus Spade 55 lbs with 210’ chain + 150’ rode
Secondary: Fortress
Life Jackets: 2 inflatable, 6 standard
Lifesling, jacklines, fire extinguishers, CO & smoke detectors
Performance
8 kts under power (both engines)
5 kts on one engine @ 0.7 gph
Up to 12 kts under sail
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