Meet Crazy Idea: A Rare Find in the Lagoon 46 Market

When you're shopping for a Lagoon 46, you'll quickly discover that most of what's available has been through the charter mill. Crazy Idea (hull #288) is different. This boat has never seen a charter guest, and it shows in every detail. This is what happens when an owner and experienced offshore cruiser builds out and configures their dream cruising platform.

What you’ll find in Crazy Idea is the ultimate self-sufficient cruising catamaran. No expense was spared in the outfitting of this vessel. Her systems genuinely support extended offshore sailing, from the 2,400W solar array on a custom stainless gantry, to the 1,800 Ah of lithium house batteries, dual Victron inverters, plus watermaker and A/C that can run off solar.

Fresh from a comprehensive May 2026 service covering both engines, sail drives, windlass, and generator, plus new bottom paint, this boat is genuinely turnkey and her twin Yanmar 57HP diesel engines have about 750 hours. 

Listing Highlights:

• Maestro Layout, with Hardtop on Flybridge
• Propulsion: Twin Yanmar 57HP with folding props
• Power System: 2,400W solar, 1,800 Ah lithium house bank with twin Victron inverters
• Full B&G Suite of Navigation Electronics including radar, AIS, plus Starlink HD internet
• Hydraulic Swim Platform: Also serves as a tender launch, swim platform, and lounge. 
• Generator, Watermaker and A/C
• Condition: Never chartered; engines, sail drives, windlass, and generator recently serviced; new bottom paint 
• Duty paid and available for showings in Fort Myers, Florida

Propulsion and Handling

Twin Yanmar 4JH57 diesel engines, upgraded to 57HP from the base specification, provide reliable and well-matched power for maneuvering and extended passages alike (742 and 737 hours). The engines were fully serviced recently, alongside the sail drives, windlass, and generator. Flexofold folding propellers are fitted on both shafts, meaningfully reducing drag under sail and maximizing performance across all points of sail. 

Electronics and Navigation

The expansive flybridge of Crazy Idea is covered by a hard top and is home to the helm station. It features a B&G Zeus 3S 16-inch chartplotter mounted on a dedicated pod paired with a B&G Zeus 3S 12-inch display at the nav station below, also in a leather-covered pod. A B&G Halo 20 radar provides reliable situational awareness in reduced visibility, and an AIS 500 B&G transceiver with antenna coupling handles collision avoidance and vessel tracking. Autopilot is managed through a B&G system with a wireless autopilot remote. The helm station also features a windlass remote with chain counter, supplementing the wired remote fitted on the foredeck next to the windlass.

VHF communication is sorted with a B&G VHF V90S wired handset at the chart table plus a second H50 wireless handset with a wireless charging cradle at the flybridge. Finally, the helm station comes with a full cover for protection when not in use.

A high-performance flat-panel Starlink antenna is installed and wired directly to the salon TV area, providing high-speed satellite internet. 

Electrical and Comfort System

The electrical system has been comprehensively rebuilt around a 1,800 Ah lithium house battery bank paired with 2,400 watts of solar panels installed on a custom 316 stainless steel gantry. Individual MPPT controllers are dedicated to each panel, maximizing solar production at varying shade and sun angles. A Victron 5K inverter handles the AC loads, including the watermaker, engine room circuits, and outdoor AC outlets, while a Victron 3K inverter replaced the factory Mastervolt unit to manage house loads. System monitoring and management run through a Victron Cerbo GX with Touch 70 display. New AGM batteries have been installed for the engine and generator.

Dometic air conditioning units are fitted with soft starts, allowing them to run from the inverters without the generator. The Onan 13.5 kVA generator (approximately 1,080 hours, serviced May 2026) remains available for higher-demand scenarios or shore power charging. 

A Seawater Pro 40 GPH watermaker is installed with a control panel located in the galley for easy operation. 

Real-time monitoring of the bilge, refrigeration, and power is enabled through internet-based alerts, allowing you to oversee your systems from anywhere in the world.

Galley, Salon, and Accommodations

The open-plan salon and galley are designed for extended liveaboard comfort. The galley is equipped with a 90L refrigerator and 65L freezer in drawer format, a three-burner propane stovetop, microwave, a full-height 18-inch Samsung dishwasher, and a dedicated icemaker with carbon filter located in the cockpit. A seawater electric pump with dedicated tap, plus hot and cold pressure freshwater are plumbed throughout.

The salon features a larger LG TV on an upgraded mount, Bose Freespace 3 speakers, and a Fusion RA70N audio system serving the salon, cockpit, and flybridge through six speakers. Indirect lighting in the cabins and salon creates a relaxed ambiance at anchor, and 12V adjustable fans are installed throughout. USB sockets are provided in each cabin and at the salon chart table.

The three-cabin owner's configuration places the owner's suite in the starboard hull, with a walk-around queen berth, comfortable slat base, and a washer/dryer. All three cabins feature under-bed comfort slats and indirect lighting. Freshwater heads have been installed throughout, though the saltwater supply can be reactivated if preferred.

The two forepeak cabins at the bow are currently outfitted for storage, offering generous additional capacity.

Deck and Cockpit

The cockpit is finished in teak, with teak sugar scoops and a large foldable teak table with cover. Aft cockpit and forward cockpit cushion sets are aboard, along with a sliding cockpit bench and cockpit sides with aft sun canvas. A cockpit refrigerator with small freezer (80L/21 US gal) and a cockpit icemaker with dedicated carbon filter are installed. 

The tender hydraulic lift platform features folding wings that double as a swim platform/lounge area, accommodating the Highfield CL340 dinghy with a maximum capacity appropriate for the platform. The dinghy is equipped with a 25HP Yamaha outboard, a 6-gallon fuel tank, a console steering system, and a Garmin GPS chartplotter with depth sounder. 

A carbon fiber passerelle with slim pivot pintle is mounted on the starboard sugar scoop for easy boarding in stern-to docking scenarios.

Additional deck and cockpit features include:

• Hard-top with full enclosure
• Teak outdoor dining chairs
• Sun shade for bow seating area
• Pulpits with wooden seats
• Fishing rod storage system integrated into the flybridge
• Deck courtesy lights in cockpits, transoms, and flybridge
• Four underwater spotlights (blue)
• Freshwater and seawater deck wash pumps
• Port and starboard bow lockers (oversized)
• Forward port and starboard cabin bow areas configured for storage

Sailplan

The Lagoon 46 is rigged for efficient cruising across all points of sail, with all-electric flybridge winches replacing the standard configuration and an electric flatwinder for the mainsail traveller. A lazy bag is fitted on the standard aluminum boom. 

A North Sails Code 0 with complete rigging and lines is part of the inventory and carries no logos, giving the vessel a clean, understated appearance offshore. The bowsprit is fitted for gennaker or screecher deployment.

Safety and Anchoring

The primary anchor is an 82-pound Mantus 1 in stainless construction with a Mantus swivel and half-inch chain, paired with a Mantus anchor bridle for secure overnight holding. An electric windlass handles anchor deployment and retrieval. Safety equipment is aboard and appropriate for offshore passages.

The Bottom Line

Hull #288 is what serious Lagoon 46 buyers are looking for, but rarely find: a 3-cabin layout, flybridge with hardtop, hydraulic platform, stern passerelle, full comfort systems with solar, thoughtfully upgraded, never chartered, recently serviced, and genuinely ready to go. The owner built this as their personal cruising platform, not a charter business, and the attention to detail shows everywhere.

Crazy Idea is duty paid and awaiting your visit in Fort Myers Beach. Contact Current Yachts with your questions and to schedule your private showing by appointment.