A well-traveled, owner-upgraded four-cabin catamaran waiting in azure Bahamian waters for her next chapter.
With more than 800 hulls built over its production run, the Lagoon 450 became one of the most successful cruising catamarans of its generation — a design that continues to earn respect in bluewater circles. S/V Monaco Blue, a 2012 Lagoon 450F, is a particularly well-sorted example of the breed, currently based in the Bahamas and presented by Bill Regan of Catamaran Central.
Cockpit and Living Spaces
Originally delivered in Croatia, Monaco Blue came equipped for varied climates: her cockpit enclosure has both a summer configuration and a set of winter panels for cooler passages or shoulder-season cruising. Teak chairs, a dedicated cockpit fridge, and easy access to the davits, Highfield dinghy, and inflatable paddleboard make the aft deck a natural gathering spot. Molded steps in the hulls make stepping aboard amidships from a dock refreshingly straightforward.
Inside, the salon delivers the airy panoramic feel that defines the 450, with at least 6’5″ of headroom. The galley blends induction cooking — powered by a lithium battery bank and an extensive solar array — with a propane oven for redundancy, a philosophy that reflects the thoughtful approach taken throughout the boat. A Dometic fridge/freezer sits beneath the nav station, joined by another fridge in the galley proper.
Electronics and Systems
The nav station is well appointed with a Garmin chartplotter interfaced to radar, a Raymarine autopilot control and VHF, wind instruments, and a Vesper AIS. Climate control is a strong suit: each aft cabin has its own 10,000 BTU air conditioner, with a 16,000 BTU unit in the salon, and the lithium bank allows both aft units to run overnight off the inverter. A SeaWater Pro watermaker lives under a forward berth, and a Bosch washer/dryer is fitted in the port hull.
Accommodations
Monaco Blue is laid out in the four-cabin owner’s family configuration — a sensible choice for cruising couples who host guests or need flexible storage. The heads are bright and well kept, with clean chrome and no lingering odors. As a further reassurance, the bulkheads were inspected, found sound, and reinforced anyway per Lagoon’s recommendations.
Sailing and Deck
The flybridge is comfortable and well-equipped, with a newer B&G display, leather wheel wrap, an electric starboard winch for the main halyard, Yanmar diesels, and Raymarine autopilot and instruments. A newer bimini — sturdy enough to walk on for stack-pack access — shades the helm. The sail inventory is generous: a Code 0 on the bowsprit, an Oxley Parasailor, a genoa with a fresh sun cover, and a mainsail just serviced in Grenada. Standing rigging was replaced within the last few years, taking a major maintenance item off the next owner’s list.
Forward, wide side decks lead to a trampoline, forward cockpit cushions in fine shape, and a strong Rocna anchor with ample chain. Aft, a large solar array — with the Starlink antenna neatly integrated — is supplemented by flexible panels bonded to the hardtop.
Market Context
The Lagoon 450 remains an actively traded model. Recent figures give a useful backdrop for anyone weighing an offer on Monaco Blue:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sold in last 24 months | 39 |
| Median sold price | $430,000 |
| Median days to sell | ~178 |
| Active listings | 19 |
| Active asking range | $249,000–$585,000 |
| Median asking price | $470,000 |
| Median Sold | $430,000 | |||
| Median Asking | $470,000 | |||
| Asking Low | $249,000 | |||
| Asking High | $585,000 |
Monaco Blue is loaded with spares, tools, and cruising gear, and her owners have offered to spend time walking a new owner through her systems — a genuine advantage on a boat this thoroughly equipped. With her Bahamian location, she offers a seamless handoff into one of the world’s finest cruising grounds.