Lagoon 46 (sailboat) for sale

2020 Lagoon 46 | TUNUCAFour Cabins & Four Heads | 1,200Ah Lithium & 1,200W Solar | Watermaker & Air Conditioning | Extensive Offshore Inventory

TUNUCA is an exceptionally well-equipped Lagoon 46, thoughtfully prepared for long-range cruising, comfortable liveaboard life and offshore passagemaking. Built by Lagoon Catamarans in 2020 and currently lying in Panama, she offers the highly desirable 4-cabin, 4-head layout with additional "crew cabins" in both bows together with an impressive inventory of equipment designed to support extended cruising in complete comfort and independence.

TUNUCA benefits from factory-reinforced structural bulkheads specified during construction and has reportedly never been grounded or suffered any structural damage.

The Lagoon 46 has become one of the world's most successful cruising catamarans, renowned for her spacious accommodation, safe and practical deck layout, excellent visibility from the flybridge helm, and impressive balance between sailing performance and onboard comfort. Whether crossing oceans, exploring remote anchorages or serving as a full-time floating home, the design has earned a reputation as one of the most versatile cruising catamarans in her class.

Unlike many vessels on the market, TUNUCA has been actively owner-operated and continually upgraded for genuine bluewater cruising rather than occasional coastal use. Her substantial 1,200Ah lithium battery bank, 1,200W solar array, Victron energy management system, Rainman watermaker, Dometic air conditioning, Onan generator and Starlink internet system provide the level of self-sufficiency sought by serious cruisers and liveaboards.

Powered by twin Yanmar 57HP diesel engines with SD60 saildrives, she is capable of comfortable passagemaking under power while retaining the excellent sailing characteristics for which the Lagoon 46 is known. Her comprehensive offshore cruising inventory includes a Highfield 340 centre-console tender with 2025 Mercury 20HP outboard, extensive spare parts inventory, safety equipment, fishing gear, watersports equipment and maintenance tools.

Preventative maintenance has been a priority throughout ownership, with engines and generator serviced regularly and standing rigging professionally inspected in 2026.

Offered in cruising condition and ready for immediate adventures, TUNUCA represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a proven, ocean-capable Lagoon 46 that has already received many of the upgrades and equipment additions typically undertaken by new owners at considerable expense.

BROKER'S COMMENTS

The Lagoon 46 remains one of the most successful cruising catamarans ever produced, offering an exceptional balance of sailing performance, comfort, load-carrying capability and long-term liveaboard practicality. Its innovative flybridge helm position, spacious accommodation and impressive offshore credentials have made it one of the most sought-after cruising catamarans in the 45-50ft market.

TUNUCA distinguishes herself from many comparable Lagoon 46s through a specification that has been continuously refined for serious offshore cruising and self-sufficient liveaboard use. The current owners have invested significantly in modernising the vessel's electrical and energy systems, ensuring she is exceptionally well prepared for extended cruising away from marinas and shore facilities.

Particularly noteworthy is the recently upgraded electrical system featuring a substantial 1,200Ah Li, Time lithium battery bank installed in 2026, supported by a 1,200W Solarfam solar array installed in 2025 and managed through a comprehensive Victron energy system. Combined with the Rainman watermaker, Dometic 72,000 BTU air conditioning system, Onan 11kW generator and Starlink internet connectivity, TUNUCA offers the level of onboard independence increasingly sought by modern cruising sailors.

The vessel has benefitted from careful preventative maintenance. Saildrive seals were replaced in April 2025, standing rigging was professionally inspected in 2026, engines and generator are serviced regularly and the owners report no history of grounding or structural damage. The vessel also benefits from factory-reinforced structural bulkheads specified during construction.

Her inventory is extensive and represents significant additional value. Included in the sale are a 2020 Highfield 340 centre-console tender, 2025 Mercury 20HP outboard, fishing gear, kitesurfing equipment, paddleboard, spare anchor, comprehensive Yanmar spares inventory, Rainman watermaker spares package, spare saildrive seal kits and two spare propellers.

Unlike many brokerage vessels, TUNUCA is actively cruising and has been used exactly as intended: exploring, passagemaking and living aboard. Her owners have sailed extensively from Europe and documented their travels throughout their journey, demonstrating the vessel's capability as a genuine bluewater cruising platform.

For buyers seeking a turnkey Lagoon 46 that has already received many of the upgrades typically undertaken after purchase, TUNUCA represents an outstanding opportunity. She is fully equipped, actively maintained and ready for immediate cruising. By separate negotiation, the owners are also willing to deliver the yacht to a mutually agreed location within the Caribbean, providing additional flexibility and convenience for her next owner.

Additional Info
CONSTRUCTION

GRP hulls, deck and superstructure with infused composite construction. Twin-hull sailing catamaran designed for offshore cruising and long-range liveaboard use. Twin fixed mini-keels with twin spade rudders. Factory reinforced structural bulkheads reportedly specified during build. Never grounded and no known structural damage reported by the owners.

DIMENSIONS
LOA: 13.99m (45ft 11in)
Length Overall with Pulpits: Approx. 14.50m (47ft 7in)
Beam: 7.96m (26ft 1in)
Draft: 1.37m (4ft 6in)
Air
Draft: Approx. 23.2m (76ft 2in)
Light Displacement: Approx. 16.3 tonnes
CE Category: A - Ocean

TANKAGE
Fuel Capacity: 1,040 litres
Holding Tank Capacity: Approx. 240 litres
Watermaker - Production approximately 160 litres per hour

ACCOMMODATION
4 Cabin / 4 Head Layout with additional "crew cabins" in both bows
Four double guest cabins with island-style berths and ensuite heads compartments with additional "crew cabins" in both bows. (One crew cabin on port side bow with drawer and window and crew mattress on Starboard bow side, no drawer / window)

Spacious saloon with panoramic glazing providing exceptional natural light and visibility. Large aft cockpit seamlessly connected to the saloon via sliding doors. Forward cockpit seating area and elevated flybridge helm station with additional lounging space.
Interior finish by Nauta Design.

GALLEY
Refrigerator
Freezer
Ice maker
Gas stove
Oven
Induction cooktop
Double sink
Hot and cold pressurised water
Extensive storage throughout

MACHINERY
Twin Yanmar diesel engines
2 x Yanmar 4JH57
Power: 57HP each
Approx. 3,200 engine hours
Last serviced April 2026 at approximately 3,100 hours
SD60 saildrives
Saildrive seals replaced April 2025
Complete spare saildrive seal kits included onboard
Fixed 3-blade propellers
Two spare propellers included
Cruising speed approximately 7-8 knots under power.
Maximum speed approximately 9 knots.

GENERATOR
Onan 11kW generator
Approx. 2,500 hours
Serviced in accordance with maintenance schedule

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Designed for self-sufficient offshore cruising.
1,200Ah Li, Time lithium battery bank (installed April 2026)
1,200W Solarfam solar array (installed April 2025)
Victron energy management system
2 x Victron Smart, Solar MPPT 100/50 BT controllers
2 x Victron Orion DC-DC 30A chargers
12V DC electrical system
220V AC electrical system
Shore power connection

AIR CONDITIONING
Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning
Total capacity approximately 72,000 BTU
Air conditioned saloon
Air conditioned guest cabins

WATER SYSTEMS
Rainman watermaker
Installed 2025
Production approximately 160 litres per hour
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Hot water calorifier

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
B&G Zeus3 multifunction chartplotter
B&G NAC-3 autopilot
B&G wind instruments
GPS
Depth sounder
Compass

COMMUNICATIONS
B&G V90 DSC VHF radio with AIS receiver
Cobra H350 handheld VHF
Starlink satellite internet system

SAILS & RIGGING
Fractional sloop rig with aluminium mast and boom.
Incidence fully battened mainsail
Incidence furling genoa
Approx. 5 years old
Reported in good cruising condition
Standing rigging professionally inspected in 2026
Running rigging in good working order

DECK EQUIPMENT
Lewmar 1700W electric anchor windlass
Rocna 40kg anchor
70m x 12mm anchor chain
Spare anchor included
Electric Harken winch
Davits
Cockpit cushions
Deck shower
Swim platforms
Boarding ladder
Stainless steel guardrails
Forward cockpit seating area
Flybridge helm position

TENDER & OUTBOARD
2020 Highfield 340 Centre Console tender
Mercury 20HP outboard engine (2025)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Seasafe 12-person liferaft
Liferaft serviced February 2026
EPIRB
Lifejackets
Flares
Fire extinguishers
Jacklines
Offshore safety equipment

ADDITIONAL INVENTORY
Extensive spare parts inventory
Tools and maintenance equipment
Spare anchor
Yanmar service spares
Filters
Belts
Impellers
Spare saildrive seal kits
Two spare propellers
Rainman watermaker spare parts kit
Stand-up paddleboard
Kitesurfing equipment
Fishing equipment
Original Lagoon manuals

CONDITION & MAINTENANCE
TUNUCA is currently maintained as an actively cruising liveaboard vessel and has been continuously upgraded for long-range offshore use.
Saildrive service completed April 2025
Saildrive seals replaced April 2025
Regular engine servicing
Regular generator servicing
Preventative maintenance programme
Standing rigging professionally inspected 2026
Liferaft serviced February 2026
No known structural damage
Never grounded (owner declaration)
Factory reinforced structural bulkheads
Last haul-out April 2025
Last antifouling April 2025
Antifouling has intentionally not yet been completed, allowing the next owner the opportunity to inspect hull surfaces and select their preferred coating system.

COMMENTS
Unlike many Lagoon 46s currently available, TUNUCA has been extensively equipped for genuine long-term cruising and self-sufficient liveaboard use. Significant upgrades include lithium batteries, large-capacity solar charging, watermaker, air conditioning, Starlink connectivity, generator, comprehensive offshore safety equipment and an extensive inventory of cruising spares.

The vessel has completed substantial bluewater mileage and is offered as a turnkey offshore cruising platform ready for immediate adventure.

OWNERSHIP & HISTORY
Two owners from new
Private cruising use with limited charter use
Extensive cruising history from Europe to the Caribbean and Central America
Original manuals available onboard and in digital format

DISCLAIMER
Nicolle Associates 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 desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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This boat is lying in Shelter Bay Marina, Fort Sherman, Colón, Panama..
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