Lagoon Catamarans has launched a new programme, Lagoon NEO, as part of the boatbuilder’s framework Sailing for Change.
The Lagoon NEO programme will undertake the refit of catamarans at the Groupe Beneteau shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, giving craft a new lease of life, with a Lagoon 620 built in 2012 the first model to benefit from a second life.
The catamaran was repurchased by Lagoon in February of 2024, after 12 years of service – both by a private owner and by a charter company.
Under the programme, boats will receive appraisal and evaluation to establish the list of work to be accomplished with materials and software updates reflecting today’s standards and expectations.
Each boat will undergo the same testing procedures as a new boat and will receive a manufacturer’s warranty of two years. Lagoon estimates that 70% of uninstalled equipment will be repurposed.
It is anticipated that in the future, the program could become a separate entity within Groupe Beneteau.
“The Lagoon NEO project is integrated into a broader strategic project – called Sailing for Change – which works for the development of more sustainable cruising,” a spokesperson for Lagoon explained.
“With the end of life of our catamarans placed at the heart of our considerations, as much in concept development as in production, the Lagoon NEO project is born of this initiative.”
The programme is part of Groupe Beneteau’s strategic plan to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030.
