Overview
This 2018 Lagoon 450F named ?Altair? represents one of the most compelling value opportunities currently available in the Caribbean market.
Professionally maintained and proactively upgraded, Altair stands apart from comparable vessels by addressing the most common concerns associated with the Lagoon 450F platform?before they become issues. The result is a structurally reinforced, mechanically sound, and fully vetted vessel that offers true turnkey ownership.
Unlike many sister ships that require deferred maintenance or structural updates, Altair has undergone extensive improvements, including factory-certified bulkhead reinforcement, comprehensive system upgrades, and over 60 documented service items completed since 2024.
With major systems already addressed and additional scheduled service included in the sale, this vessel offers a rare combination of immediate usability and long-term confidence.
The current owner, a UK citizen, is preparing the transition to his next vessel and has priced Altair competitively to encourage a timely sale. Serious offer are welcomed and encouraged.?
- ?Located in St. Thomas, USVI
- 0% Sales Tax Advantage
- Full documentation available (certifications, oil reports, service records)
Highlights
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ManufacturerLagoon
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Model450 F
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Year2018
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LOA45 ft 10 in - 13.97 meter
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Beam25 ft 10 in - 7.87 meter
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Draft - max4 ft 3 in - 1.3 meter
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Engine BrandYanmar
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Engine Hours4086
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Number of Rooms6
Basic Information
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CategorySail
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ConditionUsed
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LocationSt Thomas, VI
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Vessel NameAltair
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Boat TypeMulti Hull
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Hull MaterialFiberglass
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Designer:Lagoon
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Flag of RegistryVI
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Available for sale in U.S. watersYes
Dimensions & Weight
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Length45 ft - 13.72 meter
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LOA:45 ft 10 in - 13.97 meter
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Beam:25 ft 10 in - 7.87 meter
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Draft - max:4 ft 3 in - 1.3 meter
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Bridge Clearance:75 ft 8 in - 23.06 meter
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Dry Weight:37265 lbs
Engine
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Make:Yanmar
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Model:4JH57
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Engine(s):3
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Hours:4086
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Cruise Speed:9 MPH
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Engine Type:Inboard
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Fuel Type:Diesel
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Horsepower:57 (Individual), 171 (combined)
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Max Speed:14 MPH
Tank Capacities
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Fuel Tank:137 gallons - 2 tank(s)
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Fresh Water Tank:46 gallons - 2 tank(s)
Accommodations
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Total Cabins:6
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Total Heads:5
Descriptions
Key Highlights
- Factory-Certified Bulkhead Reinforcement (2023)
- 60+ Maintenance & Upgrade Items Completed Since 2024
- Fresh Electronics Installed April 2026
- Engines Oil-Tested & Verified (April 2026)
- All 4 Heads Rebuilt with New Electric Motors
- Brand-New Freshwater Tanks Installed
- Full Service & Bottom Job Scheduled (May 2026 ? Included)
- Turnkey + Professionally Maintained Since 2020
- Opportunity to Retain Slip at Compass Point Marina
- 0% USVI Sales Tax Advantage?
Structural Integrity?
Altair has undergone proactive factory-certified bulkhead reinforcement, completed in 2023.
This work was performed preventatively?not as a repair, meaning:
- No structural failure occurred
- Work was completed to Lagoon factory specifications
- Certification is on file
This eliminates one of the most well-known concerns with the 450F platform and provides long-term structural confidence for the next owner.?
Recent Upgrades & Refit Highlights
Since May 2024, over 60 professional maintenance and upgrade items have been completed.
Mechanical & Systems
- Engines oil-tested (April 2026) ? confirmed good condition
- New freshwater tanks (both replaced)
- New water heater installed
- All 4 heads rebuilt with new electric flush motors
- New galvanic isolator installed
- Seacocks replaced and serviced
- Machinery spaces upgraded with new blowers & insulation
Electrical & Climate
- All 5 air conditioning units serviced (April 2026)
- Shore power system optimized
- Continuous dehumidification system installed
Electronics & Navigation
- Brand-new B&G multi-display (April 2026)
- New Plastimo Offshore compass
- Speed log replaced
- Wind sensor serviced
Rigging & Sailing Systems
- New running rigging (topping lift, jib sheets)
- Harken 60 winch serviced and rebuilt
- Mast track hardware replaced
- Sail covers repaired
Safety & Interior
- New 12-person life raft
- Gas system fully overhauled (hoses & detectors)
- Fire systems serviced
- All new exterior cushions (cockpit, helm, sunpads)
- New cabin carpeting
Scheduled Service Included
The following items are contracted and included in the purchase price:
- Full haul-out and fresh bottom paint
- Saildrive service and zinc replacement
- Drivetrain servicing
- Final plumbing and minor system repairs
?Buyer takes delivery with a clean bottom and serviced running gear.?
Layout & Accommodations
- 4 Cabin / 4 Head Layout
- 2 Crew Cabins Forward
- Spacious salon with panoramic visibility
- Fully equipped galley
- Seamless cockpit-to-salon flow
- Flybridge helm with seating and shade
Ideal for:
- Private cruising
- Charter operations
- Liveaboard ownership
Power & Systems
- Onan 13.5 kW Generator
- Solar Array (4 x 120W)
- 2000VA Inverter
- Watermaker (Dessalator 100L/hr)
- CruisAir 48,000 BTU Air Conditioning
Ownership Continuity?
- Long-term technician available for continued support
- Opportunity to assume premium slip at Compass Point Marina the premiere hurricane-safe hole in the USVI?
?This provides a seamless transition for a new owner entering the Caribbean market.?
Why This Boat Stands Out
Most Lagoon 450Fs fall into two categories:
- Deferred maintenance and hidden issues
- Fully refit and priced significantly higher
Altair sits in a rare middle ground:
- Major structural and mechanical concerns already addressed
- Extensive documented maintenance history
- Turnkey readiness with scheduled service included
- Priced at a market-leading entry point
Listing Inventory
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Layout & Interior
- 4 Cabin 4 Head Configuration with 2 additional bow berths
- PVC Snow White interior?
- Electric heads?
- Fans in salon and cabins
- Under Bed Slats in main cabins
- USB Sockets in 4 cabins
- Leather bulkhead organizers in cabins
Deck Equipment
Safety Equipment
- 12 Person Life Raft
- Throw Rings
- Fire extinguishers
- Flag halyards on spreaders?
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Aft & Forward Cockpit
- **NEW Cushions in Beige?
- Pair of Stainless Steel Davits and manual winch
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Flybridge
- Windlass remote control at flybridge
- Fore Deck Sun Beds?
Engine & Helm Station
- 2 x 57 HP Yanmar Engines
- Canvas Bimini over Helm?
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Electrical Circuit
- 13.5 kw Onan Generator?
- 2000Va Inverter
- Gel Batteries
- Solar Panels on roof - 4x120w
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Water Circuit
- 12v & 110v Dessalator - Watermaker - 100L/H
- 2 additional 46 gal water tanks - New '24
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Interior Equipment
Galley?
- Fridge?
- Freezer
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Air Conditioning & Heating
- CruisAir AC 48,000 BTU for 4 cabins version including saloon unit
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Sails & Rigging
- Reinforced standard battoned main sails with Lazy bag and UV covers in Beige?
- Reinforced Furling Head Sail with UV cover in Beige
Electronics, HiFi & Video, Communication
- B&G Zeus T12 Display at Nav Station
- B&G Wfi Module?
- B&G V50 VHF
- 2nd VHF Handset at helm station?
- Waterproof loud speakers in cockpit with remote
- Fusion CD/USB player
- 2 Loud speakers in Salon
Disclaimer
The Company 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.
Disclaimers
Video
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Location
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