Brent Hermann walks us through a well-kept owner's-version Lagoon 420 in Edgewater, Maryland — a cruiser that's clearly been loved.
Tied up at Pier 7 Marina in Edgewater, Maryland, Apres Sea is a 2008 Lagoon 420 that has clearly been cared for by owners who sweat the details. In his walkthrough, Annapolis Yacht Sales broker Brent Hermann highlights the little things that separate a truly well-kept catamaran from a stock brokerage listing — from refreshed cushions and countertops to handwritten owner’s notes left throughout the boat.
Deck, Cockpit and Ground Tackle
Up forward, the trampoline seating area is set up for lounging under sail, with a Rocna anchor as the primary hook backed up by a Danforth. Aft, the cockpit enjoys an outside enclosure and a 12-foot Chesapeake Passagemaker dinghy with a 3.5 hp outboard hung on the electric davit — part of a factory package from Lagoon. Solar panels sit atop the coach roof, and the sail bag and stack pack are reported to be in good shape with no rips or tears.
Salon and Galley
Step inside and the Lagoon 420’s signature vertical salon windows do their triple duty: full headroom forward, panoramic views, and a reduced greenhouse effect on hot days. The galley has been updated with fresh countertops, a fridge and freezer, and an induction cooktop — a genuinely nice upgrade on this vintage. Underfoot, added flooring in the salon lifts the interior a notch closer to yacht-finish. Hermann also points out the boat’s LP teak throughout, matched in continuous sheets so the grain runs cleanly end-to-end.
Owner’s Version Accommodations
Below in the owner’s-version layout, privacy doors and generous storage make long stays practical. One clever touch: a hidden cutout that allows the washer/dryer to be removed without disassembly — Lagoon designed it that way to preserve the warranty. The starboard aft cabin has been reconfigured too, with the separate shower replaced by a washer, adding real-world liveaboard utility. Forward to starboard, an elevated berth with AC on both sides and drawer storage keeps guests comfortable. Electric heads (in place of the usual manual pumps) round out the amenity list.
Systems and Mechanicals
Power comes from four-cylinder Yanmars with roughly 1,400 hours — plenty of life left. A 21.5 kW generator handles the boat’s full electrical load, feeding air conditioning, electric heads, electric winches, induction cooking, a watermaker, and the washer. The 64-foot mast has been shortened for Intracoastal Waterway clearance, opening up cruising options along the East Coast. Access to wiring, tankage monitoring, and the holding tank is refreshingly straightforward — a service-friendly quality Hermann returns to repeatedly.
Market Context
The Lagoon 420 remains a sought-after mid-size cruising cat. For grounding, here’s how the current market looks:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Recent solds (24 mo.) | 6 |
| Median sold price | $312,500 |
| Median days to sell | ~248 |
| Active listings | 5 |
| Asking range | $259,000–$380,000 |
| Low Asking | $259,000 | |||
| Median Asking | $310,000 | |||
| High Asking | $380,000 | |||
| Median Sold | $312,500 |
For buyers hunting a well-sorted owner’s-version Lagoon 420 with meaningful upgrades and a maintenance-minded history, Apres Sea deserves a serious look. Hermann invites prospective owners to come see her in person at Pier 7 in Annapolis, Maryland.