We spend so much time with the finished product that it's easy to gloss over how much work and innovation goes into making a single sailboat. Today, we're taking a look behind the scenes with our friends at Lagoon as they show us the build for their new 55. There's something truly mesmerizing about watching a boat come together. Enjoy!
For more on the Lagoon 55, cata-lagoon.com/en/55
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