Martine (Lagoon 42)
2016 · 12.8 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.8m · 2016 · Catamaran
What KateBot thinks
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10 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Ideal for families This 2016 Lagoon 42 catamaran is perfect for families or groups of up to 10 people seeking stability and comfort over sporty sailing. The four cabins and spacious layout are classic Lagoon strengths, excellent for keeping everyone happy on a week-long charter.
Smart practical touches Solar panels and electric toilets show the owner has invested in modern cruising convenience, while electric winches reduce physical effort when handling sails. The bimini and dinghy are genuine quality-of-life additions that make hot-weather sailing and exploring shallow anchorages genuinely easier.
Reasonable value proposition At €7,000 deposit for a family-sized cat in this age range, you're looking at a fairly standard mid-market charter. The equipment list is solid without being lavish, no air conditioning or watermaker mentioned, so expect a comfortable rather than luxury experience.
One practical note The operator rating sits at 3.8/5 with only four reviews, which is thin feedback for confidence-building. Before committing, ask VPM Bestsail directly about recent client experiences and what their cancellation/support protocols look like, especially if you're flying long-haul to reach them.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Martinique and St Lucia
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Martinique and St Lucia during the 2025-26 winter season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Martinique and St Lucia, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Lower Bay63%
- Jamesby58%
- Rodney Bay42%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Le Marin
Based at Le Marin, Martinique . Martine is operated by VPM Bestsail - EIS Finance SARL.
Good to know
- Location
- Le Marin · Martinique
- Licences
- No formal sailing licence required for most charters: operators verify experience via your sailing CV plus a brief on-water handover. A skipper can be added for £150-250 per day.
- Security deposit
- €7,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
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