2012 Lagoon 400

Introducing the 2012 Lagoon 400 “V-Dom” – a vessel with a purpose and a rich history. Currently owned by World’s Aquarium, a 501 C3 non-profit dedicated to sea lion rescue in the Gulf of California, V-Dom is not just a catamaran; it’s a floating sanctuary. Impeccably maintained and sailing in better shape than when acquired just a year ago, V-Dom is ready for new adventures.

In March 2021, V-Dom underwent a comprehensive survey preceded by thorough maintenance. All through-hulls below the waterline were changed, Sail Drives received servicing with new propellers installed, and a fresh coat of high-quality vinyl bottom paint was applied. The meticulous care and attention to detail make V-Dom not just a catamaran but a reliable and well-equipped partner for your next sailing journey.

Explore the seas with a proven cruiser – check out V-Dom and be part of its legacy!

Dimensions
Length Overall: 39.27 ft
Max Draft: 3.97 ft
Beam: 23.79 ft
Length at Waterline: 37.57 ft

Engine
Engine Make: Yanmar
Total Power: 40hp
Engine Hours: 3500
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Sail Drive
Fuel Type: Diesel

History
V-Dom formerly known as Cava was purchased by it’s original owners, an elderly French couple direct from the Lagoon factory in France in 2012. For the first two years or so of it’s life it sailed some of the intercostal waterways of Europe and the Spanish Mediterranean. In 2014 a professional skipper was hired to help cross the Atlantic with the owners. The vessel then cruised in Caribbean waters up to the east coast of the United States and eventually through the Panama Canal and ended up in La Paz, Baja Sur. In April of 2021 World’s Aquarium purchased her for the purpose of Sea Lion rescue missions in the Gulf of California.

In March of 2021 current owners conducted a survey of V-Dom. Prior to survey V-Dom was taken out of the water and a substantial amount of maintenance was done on the Vessel. All through hulls below the water line were changed except holding tank valves. The bottom units on Sail Drives were serviced and new propellors were installed. The old props are still on the boat as back up. New high quality vinyl bottom paint was applied. The survey revealed a few relatively common issues for a 2012 Lagoon.

Port side sail drive leaked transmission oil because of a failed lib seal. This seal was replaced by an authorized Yanmar dealer in La Paz, MX. Since purchase the starboard side sail drive now has a tiny oil leak. Eventually it will be time change lip seal on starboard side. Normal maintenance for Yanmar sail drives.
Owners went aloft and surveyed the standing rigging. Upon inspection the lower port side shroud showed some chaff. Amazingly enough many Lagoon Cat’s come from the factory improperly rigged. Upon inspection a professional rigger replaced the lower shroud and also changed position of the starboard lowers so the double diamond rig no longer touch themselves.

The Stainless steel steering cables were also upon inspection found to be in need of replacement and were replaced with 1/4 inch galvanized cables.

The Windless has been serviced with new bearings and base plate and the decking platform under windless has been reinforced with and re-fiberglassed.

Upgrades and improvements
The boat has newly installed in 2022 custom stainless steel supports for it’s new 1900 watts of Solar. This new system completely shades cockpit lounge and is a massive upgrade. Circuit breakers are installed for solar.

New refrigerator in cockpit lounge with new fan that will better vent behind the fridge itself

Ceiling fan in cockpit lounge
New installed in 2022 Lifepo Lithium-ion batteries 1280 amp hours
New isolated start batteries for each engine
New 4000 watt inverter
New membrane on 220 volt water maker.
No need to run the perfectly functioning Northern Lights Gen-Set since the water maker works perfectly off of inverter and Life-po batteries.
New Shore power and battery charger for Lithium-ion batteries.
New curtains on all windows.
New propellers and zincs and seals on Sail drives
New bottom paint in 2022
All new stainless steel Through hulls below water line
Roller furling Asymmetrical Jenniker in excellent condition.
Eleven ft Caribe hard bottom inflatable dingy with 20 HP four stroke Honda. 15 HP two-stroke back up for dingy.
Twin Yanmar 40 HP sail drives with @3500 hours on engines.
New Victron Battery monitor installed in Nav Station
Forward Starboard Cabin has been converted to bodega and laundry room
Port forward Cabin has ECH2O Tec. water-maker under bed
Port Aft Cabin has LifePo batteries, solar controller and inverter under bed
Starboard aft cabin is Captain’s Quarters
Bow sprit for Jenniker was recently rebuilt and strengthened
Full set of tools and lot’s of extra parts located in the forward starboard cabin which has been converted to a bodega
Washing Machine located in starboard forward cabin head
Lot’s of marine grade plywood in forward starboard storage
Folding bicycle, two extra heads, and heater located in port forward storage
Three anchors, main anchor is Stainless Steel Rokna, with 37 Fortress and 20 KG Delta with approximately 150 feet of chain.
220 Volt Hooka Compressor with two regulators